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A classical Bharatanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her family. The story is about how they try to work things out and that hardships that they have to endure. Dance and music are used as an integral part of the story rather than a pastime.

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    • Author: Hellstaff
    This film ranks among my all-time favourites. Based on a novel of the same name by Kothamangalam Subbu, this incredible film has Sivaji playing (to perfection) a nadaswaram player, with the gorgeous Padmini as his lady love. Magnificent songs, perfect screenplay, phenomenal acting by Nagesh (as Vaithy, the crook) and Manorama (Jil Jil Ramamani), well-etched characters, and a feelgood ending make for a timeless gem. This belongs in any Tamil film lover's collection.
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    • Author: Ballazan
    Bloody perfect film, with amazing performances from the entire cast…enough said! Both Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini excel in well-etched roles, they both were 'equally' top-notch, especially Padmini, she was incredible! To say her acting was great would be a freaking understatement. Its one of my all-time favorite performances of her EVER and needless to mention about her dances, they were fabulous as always.

    To sum up it's a must watch for anyone who loves quality cinema – a great musical masterpiece. A splendid blend of music and dance, supported by percussion. Each and every single character manages to leave an impact in their respective parts. The casting was just perfect. 10/10
  • Cast overview:
    Shivaji Ganesan Shivaji Ganesan - Sikkil Shanmughasundaram
    Padmini Padmini - Mohanambal
    Aachi Manorama Aachi Manorama - Jil Jil Ramamani (as Manorama)
    Balaiya Balaiya - Muthurakkan
    C.K. Saraswathi C.K. Saraswathi - Vadivambal
    S.V. Sahasranamam S.V. Sahasranamam - Shaktivelu
    K.A. Thangavelu K.A. Thangavelu - Mohana's guru (as Thangavelu)
    A.V.M. Rajan A.V.M. Rajan - Thangarathinam
    Nagesh Nagesh - Vaithy
    M.N. Nambiar M.N. Nambiar - Madanpur Maharaja
    K. Balaji K. Balaji - Singapuram Minor
    Ramachandran T.R. Ramachandran T.R. - Varadan
    A.P. Nagarajan A.P. Nagarajan - Swamiji
    Senthamarai Senthamarai - Singapuram Minor's Father-in-lae
    Chittor V. Nagaiah Chittor V. Nagaiah - Shanmugasundaram's guru
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