Thillaanaa Mohanambal (1968)
Thillaanaa Mohanambal is a 1968 Tamil-language film directed by A. P. Nagarajan starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini in the lead roles. The film is based on the novel of same name written by Kothamangalam Subbu which was published in a popular Tamil Magazine 'Ananda Vikatan' as weekly episodes. Though this movie was based on novel, it received good reception especially with higher class audience. The credit goes to Sivaji`s performance as well as Padmini`s bharathanattyam. Ccommercially it was super hit.
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