Thennangkeetru

, directed by , is based on his novel of the same name, and his directorial debut. It was simultaneously shot in Kannada as . The music was composed by . was released on 4 July 1975, and on 14 August. Kanthan of wrote the film tries to be away from formula but its a complete disappointment as the basic plot appears to be weak and noted the film had too many unbelievable twists and he was shocked this was written by Manisekaran and concluded saying throughout this film it feels proud to see a writer making his directorial debut in films and added the writer-turned-director left his old career behind when he fulfilled his new role well. wrote Manisekaran’s innovation in taking up a different subject cannot but be welcomed. Even if he is not completely successful in directing and scripting, he has set his mind that he wants to make a film like this and has worked hard to achieve it with all his heart. While was a success, was not, as it ran for four weeks in theatres, although it won the Tamil Nadu Film Fans’ Association Award.