Synopsis
Menaka is a 1935 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. K. Rajasandow and produced by Sri Shanuganandha Talkie Company.
The story revolves around two lovers who are separated due to the malicious designs of envious individuals, enduring great anguish before finally reuniting.
The film stars T. K. Shanugam and T. K. Bhagavathi in the lead roles, alongside N. S. Krishnan (his cinematic debut), S. V. Sahasranamam, K. R. Ramasamy, and T. K. Muthusamy.
The film is an adaptation of a stage play based on a novel titled Menaka by Vaduvoor K. Duraiswamy Iyengar, with the screenplay written by Kandhasamy Mudaliar.
Menaka was released on April 6, 1935, and achieved significant success at the box office, paving the way for social-themed films in Tamil cinema.
