Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976)
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal is a 1976 Tamil film directed by A. Bhimsingh, based on the same-titled novel by Jayakanthan, starring Lakshmi, Sreekanth and Nagesh. It became the first Tamil film to feature a Best Actress National Award winning performance, won by Lakshmi for her portrayal of the lead character Ganga.
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