Nadodi Mannan is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, M. G. Chakrapani, T. K. Balachandran and Chandrababu play supporting roles. The film revolves around a king being replaced by a look-alike after getting abducted on the eve of his coronation. The look-alike begins to implement social and economic reforms to uplift the poor which irks the kingdom's high priest, who has kidnapped the very person the look-alike resembles. The rest of the film shows how the look-alike saves the man he impersonates and defeats the high priest.
Arasilankumari (transl. Princess) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film directed by A. S. A. Sami and A. Kasilingam, and produced by M. Somasundaram under Jupiter Pictures. An adaptation of the 1952 film Scaramouche, itself based on a 1921 novel of the same name, it stars M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and Rajasulochana. The film was originally directed by Sami, and completed by Kasilingam. It was released on 1 January 1961, and failed commercially.
Balayogini is a 1937 Indian film made in Tamil and Telugu languages. It was directed by K. Subramanyam. It is one of the earliest Tamil films to be set in a contemporary social setting and to advocate reformist social policies. This film is considered to be first children's talkie film of South India.
Kannagi is a 1942 Indian Tamil-language epic film directed by R.S Mani based on one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature, Cilappatikaram. This is the first Tamil film based on the epic. The second film, Poompuhar, was released later in 1964.
Bhaaga Pirivinai is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi. The film was released on 31 October 1959. It was remade in Hindi as Khandan (1965), in Telugu as Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham (1961), in Kannada as Muriyada Mane (1964), and in Malayalam as Nirakudam (1977).
Arasa Kattalai is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, written and directed by M. G. Chakrapani, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, with Jayalalithaa, M. N. Nambiar and S. A. Ashokan in supporting roles. It was released on 19 May 1967.
Parakkum Pavai is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.
Kamadhenu is a 1941 Tamil-language film directed by Nandalal Jaswantalal and featuring Baby Saroja, Vatsala, K. B. Vatsal and G. Pattu Iyer in the main roles.
Mangalya Balam is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Master Venu. The film is a remake of the Bengali film Agni Pariksha, which was based on Ashapurna Devi's novel of the same name. It was simultaneously made by the same banner and director in Tamil as Manjal Mahimai.
Bhooloka Rambai is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by Ashoka Pictures. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi, with P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, Rajasulochana, K. A. Thangavelu and A. Karunanidhi in supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1958.
Thai Piranthal Vazhi Pirakkum is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film, written directed and produced by A. K. Velan in his directorial debut. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and M. N. Rajam, with Prem Nazir, Rajasulochana and V. K. Ramasamy in supporting roles. Released on 14 January 1958, it emerged a major commercial success, and was remade in Telugu as Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958), in Hindi as Barkha (1959), and in Kannada as Rowdy Ranganna (1968).
Cuddalore Nagarathnam Pandurangan was a noted music director who had scored music for Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Sinhala movies. C. N. Pandurangan was an Indian music director who worked mainly in South Indian films.
Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Srinivasan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and B. Saroja Devi.
Needhipathi (transl. Judge) is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Gemini Ganesan, Rajasulochana and M. N. Rajam. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Anna Thammudu. The film is based on the play of the same name by M. S. Solaimalai.
Thedi Vandha Selvam is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, Rajasulochana and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 16 July 1958 and emerged a box office success.
Vikatayogi is a 1946 Indian, Tamil-language film produced and directed by K. Subramanyam. The film featured P. U. Chinnappa and T. R. Rajakumari in the lead roles.
Yar Manamagan? is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by P. Subramaniam. The film stars T. K. Balachandran and Kumari K. V. Janaki. It was released on 22 September 1961.
Marumalarchi (transl. Re-awakening) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and Lanka Sathyam. The film stars Sriram and G. Varalakshmi. It was released on 16 November 1956.
Rishya Singar is a 1964 Indian Tamil language film directed by Mukkamala. The film stars K. Balaji and Rajasulochana.
Kulavilakku is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. A remake of the Malayalam film Adhyapika (1968), it stars B. Saroja Devi and Gemini Ganesan. The film was released on 14 June 1969.
