Manohara
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- L. V. Prasad
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Karunanidhi
- Original Score
- M. S. Viswanathan
- Original Title
- Manohara
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
L. V. Prasad
M. Karunanidhi
M. S. Viswanathan
M.A. Thirumugham
M. Somasundaram
Department Leadership Roster
L. V. Prasad
Director
M. Somasundaram
Producer
M. Karunanidhi
Writer
M.A. Thirumugham
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manohara
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What is Manohara about?
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.
Who directed Manohara?
Manohara was directed by L. V. Prasad.
Who stars in Manohara?
The principal cast of Manohara includes Sivaji Ganesan, Girija, P. Kannamba, Pandari Bai, Kaaka Radhakrishnan.
When was Manohara released and how long is it?
Manohara was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 3h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Manohara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manohara was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manohara?
Manohara holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).