Synopsis
Mohini is a 1948 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Lanka Sathiyam and produced by M. Somasundharam.
The movie stars T. S. Balaiah, V. N. Janaki, Madhuri Devi, M. G. Ramachandran, Pulimoottai Ramaswami, M. N. Nambiar, and R. Balasubramaniam.
Notable production details include a scene featuring a flying horse inspired by Arabian Nights, achieved using optical printing on R. Balasubramaniam's performance with the help of a machine horse, which required a budget of ₹40,000 (approximately US$53,000 in 2023).
The soundtrack features music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman, with lyrics penned by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and 'Bhoomi' Balakadas. The song "Aahaa Ivar Yaaradi" was particularly popular.
Reception noted the film's action elements were praised by critics like those at the Indian Express newspaper.
