Synopsis
Haridas is a 1944 Tamil-language film directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, T. R. Rajakumari, and N. C. Vasanthakokilam.
The movie tells the story of Haridas, a wealthy man who neglects his family while pursuing luxury and multiple romantic interests. He is cheated by a courtesan, leading him to realize the true values of life.
Initially released in black-and-white with one manually colored scene, the film was later re-released fully in color in 1946. It holds the record as the second longest-running Tamil film at a single theatre, lasting 784 days.
The film features M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar just before his two-year imprisonment related to the Lakshmikanthan murder case. It was included in IBN Live's list of 100 greatest Indian films and is considered one of the most notable Tamil films of its time.
