5.8
Synopsis
Manithan Maravillai is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Chakrapani and produced by Nagi Reddi under Vijaya Productions.
The story revolves around Subbamma, a wealthy widow portrayed by Sundari Bai, who manages her household with her daughter Saroja (played by Jamuna), who is spoiled, and her stepdaughter Lakshmi (portrayed by Savitri).
The film stars Gemini Ganesan alongside Akkineni Nageswara Rao. It is a remake of the Telugu film Gundamma Katha, which itself is based on the 1958 Kannada film Mane Thumbida Hennu.
Manithan Maravillai was released on 8 June 1962 and features Sundari Bai, S. V. Ranga Rao, K. Sarangapani, L. Vijayalakshmi, Lakshmi Prabha Raja, and T. K. Ramachandran in supporting roles.
