Synopsis
Shanti Nilayam is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film directed by G. S. Mani in his debut.
The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Kanchana, with Nagesh, Vijaya Lalitha, Pandari Bai, K. Balaji, and V. S. Raghavan in supporting roles.
Based on the English novel Jane Eyre (1847) by Charlotte Brontë and the American film The Sound of Music (1965), the movie follows Malathi's journey after losing her parents and being treated poorly by her aunt.
Malathi is eventually admitted to a private school-cum-hostel for orphans, where she grows and finds support. The film was released on 23 May 1969 and ran for over 100 days in theatres.
The movie won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Cinematography and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer, with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam receiving the award.
