Meenda Sorgam
“The Lost Paradise”
Synopsis
Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a rich man's daughter Prathiba (Tambaram Lalitha). Nirmala promises to her lover that she will never dance in public. Due to various circumstances, Sekar's house is up for auction, and in order to save him, she performs in public. With the money thus earned, she saves his house, but Sekar is unaware of this. When he learns the truth, he begins searching of her, and in the meantime, Prathiba, who is now reformed, commits suicide. Sekar meets Nirmala, who is on the verge of committing suicide, and they are reunited.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C. V. Sridhar
- Screenplay & Story
- C. V. Sridhar
- Original Score
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Original Title
- Meenda Sorgam
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Vijaya Vahini Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C. V. Sridhar
C. V. Sridhar
T. Chalapathi Rao
P. N. Sundaram, A. Vincent
N. M. Shankar
T. A. Durai Rajan
Department Leadership Roster
C. V. Sridhar
Director
T. A. Durai Rajan
Producer
C. V. Sridhar
Screenplay
N. M. Shankar
Editor
P. N. Sundaram
Director of Photography
A. Vincent
Director of Photography
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 Meenda Sorgam
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What is Meenda Sorgam about?
Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a rich man's daughter Prathiba (Tambaram Lalitha). Nirmala promises to her lover that she will never dance in public. Due to various circumstances, Sekar's house is up for auction, and in order to save him, she performs in public. With the money thus earned, she saves his house, but Sekar is unaware of this. When he learns the truth, he begins searching of her, and in the meantime, Prathiba, who is now reformed, commits suicide. Sekar meets Nirmala, who is on the verge of committing suicide, and they are reunited.
Who directed Meenda Sorgam?
Meenda Sorgam was directed by C. V. Sridhar.
Who stars in Meenda Sorgam?
The principal cast of Meenda Sorgam includes Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Tambaram Lalitha, K. A. Thangavelu, T. R. Ramachandran.
When was Meenda Sorgam released and how long is it?
Meenda Sorgam was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Meenda Sorgam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meenda Sorgam was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meenda Sorgam?
Meenda Sorgam holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).