Matharkula Manikkam (1956)

Matharkula Manikkam (1956) poster

The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi & Lakshmi are happy lovers. Ravi is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life & honor are at stake, Ravi agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously another marriage takes place in the same village Dr. Chandra Shekar visits his best friend's sister marriage but the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marriage's his sister called Parvathi. Due to sudden marriage, the couple doesn't see each other. Thereby because marriage is happening without his wish Ravi also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties traveling on the same train which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident Ravi's parents and wife are dead.

Director: Tatineni Prakash Rao
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 197 min
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Screenplay

Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
Editing: N. M. Shankar
Production: Lalitha Films
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
More Films by Director: Tatineni Prakash Rao
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matharkula Manikkam about?
The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi & Lakshmi are happy lovers. Ravi is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life & honor are at stake, Ravi agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously another marriage takes place in the same village Dr. Chandra Shekar visits his best friend's sister marriage but the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marriage's his sister called Parvathi. Due to sudden marriage, the couple doesn't see each other. Thereby because marriage is happening without his wish Ravi also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties traveling on the same train which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident Ravi's parents and wife are dead.
Who directed Matharkula Manikkam?
Matharkula Manikkam was directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao.
Who stars in Matharkula Manikkam?
Matharkula Manikkam stars Gemini Ganesan, Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Anjali Devi, Savitri, S. V. Ranga Rao, K. A. Thangavelu.
How long is Matharkula Manikkam?
Matharkula Manikkam has a runtime of 3h 17m (197 minutes).
What genre is Matharkula Manikkam?
Matharkula Manikkam is a Drama film.
Where was Matharkula Manikkam produced?
Matharkula Manikkam was produced in India.