Marutha Nattu Veeran () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by B. Radhakrishna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jamuna, P. S. Veerappa and P. Kannamba. It was released on 24 August 1961.
Plot
Jeevagan, a brave young man, is appointed as the high guard to protect princess Ratna and soon they fall in love. Meanwhile, the King's minister, Veera Kesha is secretly plotting with the Sultan, a known enemy of the throne. Veera Kesha frames Jeevagan as a traitor and turns the Kingdom against him. What sinister plan does the Sultan hold? Can Jeevagan prove his innocence and save the Kingdom?
Cast
Soundtrack The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman.
Song Singers Lyrics Length "Paruvam Paartthu Arugil" T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan 03:46 "Oruvarai Oruvar Unarnthukondale" "Kallirukkum...Enge Selkindaraai" P. B. Sreenivas 04:22 "Vizhiyalai Mele Semmeen Pole" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela 05:57 "Arumbudhira Mutthudhira Azhagu Sirikkudhu" A. Maruthakasi 03:44 "Samaadhaaname Thevai" T. M. Soundararajan 04:07 "Dhairiyathukkoru Santhegam Kelu Kanmani" A. L. Raghavan & A. G. Rathnamala 03:11 "Pudhu Inbam Ondru Uruvaagi Indru" P. Susheela 02:41 "Aasai Kaadhal" P. Susheela 04:34
Reception The Indian Express praised the film for the performances of Ganesan, Kannamba, Jamuna and Veerappa, and the lyrics by Kannadasan and Maruthakasi. Kanthan of Kalki negatively reviewed the film, and hoped it would put an end to Tamil films based on monarchs.
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