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'''''Mannathi Mannan''''' ({{IPA-ta|mannaːdi mannan|pron}}; {{Translation|King of Kings}}) is a 1960 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[swashbuckler film]] directed and produced by M. Natesan. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[Anjali Devi]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]. The film, written by [[Kannadasan]], had musical score by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] and was released on 19 October 1960, during [[Diwali]].
'''''Mannathi Mannan''''' ({{IPA-ta|mannaːdi mannan|pron}} {{Translation|King of Kings}}) is a 1960 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Historical fiction|historical]] [[action film]] directed and produced by M. Natesan. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[Anjali Devi]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]. It was released on 19 October 1960, during [[Diwali]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]], with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]] and [[A. Maruthakasi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mannathi Mannan ( EP 45 RPM ) |url=https://avdigital.in/products/mannathi-mannan-ep-45-rpm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627040251/https://avdigital.in/products/mannathi-mannan-ep-45-rpm |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=AVDigital}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mannadhi Mannan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/mannadhi-mannan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1434927811 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220627045235/https://music.apple.com/us/album/mannadhi-mannan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1434927811 |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> The song "Aadatha Manamum" is based on [[Latangi]] raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=20 July 2012 |title=Sweet and sour Lathangi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sweet-and-sour-lathangi/article3661890.ece |url-status=live |access-date=11 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821043408/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sweet-and-sour-lathangi/article3661890.ece |archive-date=21 August 2021}}</ref>
The music composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mannathi Mannan ( EP 45 RPM ) |url=https://avdigital.in/products/mannathi-mannan-ep-45-rpm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627040251/https://avdigital.in/products/mannathi-mannan-ep-45-rpm |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=AVDigital}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mannadhi Mannan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/mannadhi-mannan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1434927811 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220627045235/https://music.apple.com/us/album/mannadhi-mannan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1434927811 |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> The song "Aadatha Manamum" is based on [[Latangi]] raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=20 July 2012 |title=Sweet and sour Lathangi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sweet-and-sour-lathangi/article3661890.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821043408/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/sweet-and-sour-lathangi/article3661890.ece |archive-date=21 August 2021 |access-date=11 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
|-
|-
| 1 || "Aadadha Manamum Undo" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] & [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]] || rowspan=2|A. Maruthakasi || 03:59
| "Aadadha Manamum Undo" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] & [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]] || rowspan=2|[[A. Maruthakasi]]|| 03:59
|-
|-
| 2 || "Aadum Mayile Azhagu Mayile" || [[K. Jamuna Rani]] & [[L. R. Eswari]] || 02:28
| "Aadum Mayile Azhagu Mayile" || [[K. Jamuna Rani]] & [[L. R. Eswari]] || 02:28
|-
|-
| 3 || "Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada" || T. M. Soundararajan || rowspan=2|[[Kannadasan]] || 03:09
| "Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada" || T. M. Soundararajan || rowspan=2|[[Kannadasan]] || 03:09
|-
|-
| 4 || "Avala Ivala Therndhu Edu" || L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali || 02:38
| "Avala Ivala Therndhu Edu" || L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali || 02:38
|-
|-
| 5 || "Engalin Rani" || [[Jikki]] & K. Jamuna Rani || A. Maruthakasi || 04:11
| "Engalin Rani" || [[Jikki]] & K. Jamuna Rani || A. Maruthakasi || 04:11
|-
|-
| 6 || "Kangal Irandum Unnai" || [[P. Susheela]] || rowspan=9|Kannadasan || 04:04
| "Kangal Irandum Unnai" || [[P. Susheela]] || rowspan=9|Kannadasan || 04:04
|-
|-
| 7 || "Kaaduthazhaikka.... Kanniyar Perumai" || S. C. Krishnan & [[P. Leela]] || 04:53
| "Kaaduthazhaikka.... Kanniyar Perumai" || S. C. Krishnan & [[P. Leela]] || 04:53
|-
|-
| 8 || "Kaaviri Thaaye Kaaviri Thaaye" || K. Jamuna Rani || 03:08
| "Kaaviri Thaaye Kaaviri Thaaye" || K. Jamuna Rani || 03:08
|-
|-
| 9 || "Kadhar Kozhunan" || [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]] ||
| "Kadhar Kozhunan" || [[Sirkazhi Govindarajan]] ||
|-
|-
| 10 || "Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai" || M. L. Vasanthakumari || 03:39
| "Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai" || M. L. Vasanthakumari || 03:39
|-
|-
| 11 || "Kaniya Kaniya Mazhalai Pesum" || T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela || 03:57
| "Kaniya Kaniya Mazhalai Pesum" || T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela || 03:57
|-
|-
| 12 || "Neeyo Nano Yaar Nilave" || [[P. B. Sreenivas]], K. Jamuna Rani & P. Susheela || 03:29
| "Neeyo Nano Yaar Nilave" || [[P. B. Sreenivas]], K. Jamuna Rani & P. Susheela || 03:29
|-
|-
| 13 || "Paadupatta Thannale" || S. C. Krishnan ||
| "Paadupatta Thannale" || S. C. Krishnan ||
|-
|-
| 14 || "Thandai Kondu" || T. M. Soundararajan || 07:62
| "Thandai Kondu" || T. M. Soundararajan || 07:62
|}
|}


== Release and reception ==
== Release and reception ==
''Mannathi Mannan'' was released on 19 October 1960,<ref>{{Cite web |title=1960 – மன்னாதி மன்னன் – நடேஷ் ஆர்ட் பிக். |trans-title=1960 – Mannathi Mannan – Natesh Art Pic. |url=http://lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails39.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627031519/http://lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails39.asp |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=lakshmansruthi.com |language=Tamil}}</ref> during [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 May 2016 |title=சரோஜா தேவி: 4. எம்.ஜி.ஆர். சாப்பாடு...! |language=ta |work=[[Dinamalar]] |url=http://www.goldentamilcinema.net/index.php/sarojadevi/articles-2/199-sarojadevi15-08-2016 |url-status=live |access-date=14 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114042441/http://www.goldentamilcinema.net/index.php/sarojadevi/articles-2/199-sarojadevi15-08-2016 |archive-date=14 November 2018}}</ref> It was previously scheduled for 30 September.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=25 September 1960 |title=மன்னாதி மன்னன் |url=https://postimg.cc/mPfzGC1r |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626051241/https://postimg.cc/mPfzGC1r |archive-date=26 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "the story could have been very well developed in a different way [..] Anyway the picture is replete with romance, dance and fight" and praised the performances of star cast including Padmini.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 1960 |title=Mannaathi Mannan |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601023&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=6 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Kanthan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' called it a very ordinary film, but good by Ramachandran standards.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=6 November 1960 |title=மன்னாதி மன்னன் |url=https://ibb.co/s3tD1qk |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703061253/https://ibb.co/s3tD1qk |archive-date=3 July 2022 |access-date=3 July 2022}}</ref> Despite facing competition from ''[[Kairasi]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 October 1960 |title=Kairasi |pages=10 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601019&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=6 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[Petra Manam]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 October 1960 |title=Petra Manam |pages=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601019&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=6 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and ''[[Paavai Vilakku]]'', released on the same day,<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 October 1960 |title=Pavai Vilakku |pages=10 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601019&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=6 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> the film became a commercial success. Historian [[Randor Guy]] wrote the film "achieve cult status and remembered for the melodious music, meaningful lyrics and dialogue, the dances by Padmini, Ragini and Anjali Devi and the impressive performance by MGR, and the opening song, 'Acchham Enbathu' helped MGR become a cultural icon".<ref name="thehindu" />
''Mannathi Mannan'' was released on 19 October 1960,<ref>{{Cite web |title=1960 – மன்னாதி மன்னன் – நடேஷ் ஆர்ட் பிக். |trans-title=1960 – Mannathi Mannan – Natesh Art Pic. |url=http://lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails39.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627031519/http://lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails39.asp |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=Tamil}}</ref> during [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 May 2016 |title=சரோஜா தேவி: 4. எம்.ஜி.ஆர். சாப்பாடு...! |language=ta |work=[[Dinamalar]] |url=http://www.goldentamilcinema.net/index.php/sarojadevi/articles-2/199-sarojadevi15-08-2016 |url-status=live |access-date=14 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114042441/http://www.goldentamilcinema.net/index.php/sarojadevi/articles-2/199-sarojadevi15-08-2016 |archive-date=14 November 2018}}</ref> It was previously scheduled for 30 September.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=25 September 1960 |title=மன்னாதி மன்னன் |url=https://postimg.cc/mPfzGC1r |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626051241/https://postimg.cc/mPfzGC1r |archive-date=26 June 2022 |access-date=27 June 2022}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "the story could have been very well developed in a different way [..] Anyway the picture is replete with romance, dance and fight" and praised the performances of star cast including Padmini.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 1960 |title=Mannaathi Mannan |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601023&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=6 February 2020 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=3 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Kanthan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' called it a very ordinary film, but good by Ramachandran standards.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=6 November 1960 |title=மன்னாதி மன்னன் |url=https://ibb.co/s3tD1qk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703061253/https://ibb.co/s3tD1qk |archive-date=3 July 2022 |access-date=3 July 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=Ta}}</ref> Despite facing competition from ''[[Kairasi]]'', ''[[Petra Manam]]'', and ''[[Paavai Vilakku]]'', released on the same day,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2020 |title=தீபாவளிக்கு வெளியான தமிழ் படங்கள் – 3 |trans-title=Films released during Diwali – 3 |url=https://screen4screen.com/news/diwali-released-tamil-movies-3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213091037/https://screen4screen.com/news/diwali-released-tamil-movies-3 |archive-date=13 February 2024 |access-date=13 February 2024 |website=Screen 4 Screen |language=Ta}}</ref> the film became a commercial success. It achieved [[Cult film|cult]] status in Tamil cinema, and the song "Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada" helped Ramachandran become a "cultural icon".<ref name="thehindu" />


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0390211}}
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}


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Mannathi Mannan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byM. Natesan
Story byKannadasan
Produced byM. Natesan
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Anjali Devi
Padmini
CinematographyG. K. Ramu
C. J. Mohan
Edited byC. P. Jambulingam
S. Krishnamoorthy
Rajan
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production
company
Natesh Art Pictures
Release date
  • 19 October 1960 (1960-10-19)
Running time
178 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Mannathi Mannan (pronounced [mannaːdi mannan] transl. King of Kings) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language historical action film directed and produced by M. Natesan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and Padmini. It was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali.

Plot

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Dancer Chitra and prince of Uraiyur Manivannan fall in love with each other after meeting in a dance competition. However, Chola King Kanikannan also desires Chitra. Meanwhile, Manivannan's father, the Cheran King sends his minister, seeking the hand of Karpagavalli, daughter of King Karigala, for his son. But the King thwarts this proposal, talking ill of the heredity of Manivannan's mother. Unable to bear his mother being insulted, Manivannan goes to the Chola kingdom and abducts Karpagavalli. In the meantime, a dacoit, played very cleverly by Kanikannan, forces Manivannan to marry Karpagavalli.

Cast

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Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Soundtrack

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The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[1][2] The song "Aadatha Manamum" is based on Latangi raga.[3]

Song Singers Lyrics Length
"Aadadha Manamum Undo" T. M. Soundararajan & M. L. Vasanthakumari A. Maruthakasi 03:59
"Aadum Mayile Azhagu Mayile" K. Jamuna Rani & L. R. Eswari 02:28
"Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan 03:09
"Avala Ivala Therndhu Edu" L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali 02:38
"Engalin Rani" Jikki & K. Jamuna Rani A. Maruthakasi 04:11
"Kangal Irandum Unnai" P. Susheela Kannadasan 04:04
"Kaaduthazhaikka.... Kanniyar Perumai" S. C. Krishnan & P. Leela 04:53
"Kaaviri Thaaye Kaaviri Thaaye" K. Jamuna Rani 03:08
"Kadhar Kozhunan" Sirkazhi Govindarajan
"Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai" M. L. Vasanthakumari 03:39
"Kaniya Kaniya Mazhalai Pesum" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela 03:57
"Neeyo Nano Yaar Nilave" P. B. Sreenivas, K. Jamuna Rani & P. Susheela 03:29
"Paadupatta Thannale" S. C. Krishnan
"Thandai Kondu" T. M. Soundararajan 07:62

Release and reception

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Mannathi Mannan was released on 19 October 1960,[4] during Diwali.[5] It was previously scheduled for 30 September.[6] The Indian Express wrote "the story could have been very well developed in a different way [..] Anyway the picture is replete with romance, dance and fight" and praised the performances of star cast including Padmini.[7] Kanthan of Kalki called it a very ordinary film, but good by Ramachandran standards.[8] Despite facing competition from Kairasi, Petra Manam, and Paavai Vilakku, released on the same day,[9] the film became a commercial success. It achieved cult status in Tamil cinema, and the song "Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada" helped Ramachandran become a "cultural icon".[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Mannathi Mannan ( EP 45 RPM )". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Mannadhi Mannan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  3. ^ Mani, Charulatha (20 July 2012). "Sweet and sour Lathangi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  4. ^ "1960 – மன்னாதி மன்னன் – நடேஷ் ஆர்ட் பிக்" [1960 – Mannathi Mannan – Natesh Art Pic.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  5. ^ "சரோஜா தேவி: 4. எம்.ஜி.ஆர். சாப்பாடு...!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  6. ^ "மன்னாதி மன்னன்". Kalki (in Tamil). 25 September 1960. p. 2. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 6 February 2020 – via Google News Archive.
  8. ^ காந்தன் (6 November 1960). "மன்னாதி மன்னன்". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  9. ^ "தீபாவளிக்கு வெளியான தமிழ் படங்கள் – 3" [Films released during Diwali – 3]. Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). 2 August 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  10. ^ Guy, Randor (28 April 2012). "Blast from the past: Mannaathi Mannan (1960)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 February 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
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