The read
It runs long at 3h 19m.
Synopsis
Manohara produced by M. Somasundaram. The Sivaji Ganesan-L. V. Prasad production was distinct, becoming a cult classic. Karunanidhi virtually rewrote Mudaliar’s play, introducing interesting changes like the climactic sequence for which he drew inspiration from “Samson and Delilah”, especially the part where the blind Samson pushes the pillars down. Mu. Karunanidhi’s writing was superb with a contemporary touch. His dialogue had punch, satire, wit and humour. Sivaji Ganesan was excellent in his dialogue delivery and P. Kannamba who played the queen mother was equally brilliant. Her line, ‘Poruthathu podhum, pongi ezhu, maganey’, became quite famous.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- L. V. PrasadDirector
- M. KarunanidhiWriter
Cast
- Sivaji GanesanManohara
- GirijaPrincess
- P. KannambaQueen's Mother
- Pandari BaiCast
- Kaaka RadhakrishnanCast
- Javar SeetharamanCast
- T. P. MuthulakshmiCast
- T. R. RajakumariCast
- Sadasiva RaoCast
- S. A. NatarajanCast