Synopsis
Thanga Padhumai is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami and produced by M. Somasundaram under Jupiter Pictures. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, with music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
The movie tells the story of Manivannan, a simpleton physician who falls for Maya Mohini, a dancer sent to perform at the Uraiyur festival. Despite his wife's disapproval, Manivannan becomes smitten with Maya, leading to a series of events that unfold in the film.
Thanga Padhumai won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for 1959 and proved to be a hit in its re-release.
