Movie Description
Matharkula Manikkam
(1956)Overview
The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi & Lakshmi are happy lovers. Ravi is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life & honor are at stake, Ravi agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously another marriage takes place in the same village Dr. Chandra Shekar visits his best friend's sister marriage but the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marriage's his sister called Parvathi. Due to sudden marriage, the couple doesn't see each other. Thereby because marriage is happening without his wish Ravi also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties traveling on the same train which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident Ravi's parents and wife are dead.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tatineni Prakash Rao
- Producer : A. Sankar Reddy
- Editor : N. M. Shankar
- Cast : Gemini Ganesan,Akkineni Nageswara Rao,Anjali Devi,Savitri,S. V. Ranga Rao,K. A. Thangavelu,M. N. Rajam,D. Balasubramaniam,K. Sarangapani,Kaaka Radhakrishnan,P. Kannamba,S. D. Subbulakshmi,K. R. Chellam,Kumari Kamala,Friend Ramasamy
Cast
Dr. Chandra Shekar
Parvathi
Lakshmi
Dance
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Facts
Original TitleMatharkula Manikkam
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-12-20
Original LanguageTamil
Runtime 03h 17m
Production CompaniesLalitha Films
Genres
- Drama
