Thigambara Samiar

<p>The film revolves around the efforts of Chokkalingam Pillai (Thigambara Samiar) to expose the illicit activities of S. S. Sattanathan Pillai, a corrupt lawyer. , an adaptation of the novel of the same name by , was directed by who also produced it under . It was a rare heroic role for , who was generally known for negative roles. The scenario was written by Ko. Tha. Shanmuga. Cinematography was handled by G. R. Nathan and T. S. Kotnis, and editing by L. Balu. Choreography of the dances was done by , Madhavan and R. T. Krishnamoorthi. According to historian , the film re-uses a theory from the novel, “that if a man is made to stay awake without sleep for three or four days, he will be in a mood to confess everything hidden in his mind”. The music was composed by and and the lyrics were written by , , K. B. Kamakshisundaram, and . “Oosi Pattasey Oosi Pattasey” is based on “O Dilwalo Dil Ka Lagana Acha Hai” from the film (1949) and “Paarudappa Paarudappa Paarudapppa” is based on “Lara Lappa Lara Lappa” from another 1949 Hindi film. was released on 22 September 1950, and emerged a commercial success.</p>