Koteeswaran is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed and co-written by Sundar Rao Nadkarni.
The movie stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini in the lead roles, alongside S. Balachander and Ragini.
Based on B. V. Warerkar's Marathi play 'Haach Mulacha Baap', the film tells the story of two friends named Chandar and Kannan who return to their village after completing their studies and dedicate themselves to fighting against the dowry system.
The film was released on 13 November 1955.
Cinematography was handled by G. K. Ramu, with dialogues written by Thanjavur N. Ramaiah Dass and Kangeyan (who also co-wrote the screenplay).