Underplayed Gems

Manithan (1953)

Manithan poster
Directed by
K. Ramnoth
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A man confronts moral and social challenges in his community. The story follows his personal struggles and relationships.

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What happens

Manithan (transl. The Man) is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Ramnoth. The film stars T. K. Shanmugam, T. K. Bhagavathi and Krishnakumari. It is based on the play of the same name by the TKS Brothers, itself a Tamil adaptation of the Malayalam play Manushyan by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. The film was released on 17 April 1953. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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