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film starring Sriram, T. R. Rajani, P. B. Rangachari, ''Vidwan'' Srinivasan,

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Talkies.

Plot

The story revolves around Vikraman, a young man who asks for the celebrated court dancer Madhanamala during celebrations organised by a king who offers a gift to all those present. As a result, the king gets angry and banishes Vikraman from the kingdom. Vikraman, however, still manages to find Madhanamala and they both fall in love. Disguised as a

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, Vikraman meets Madhanamala and they spend a night together. Soon, though, Vikraman gets caught. In the end, after some tribulations, Vikraman is reunited with Madhanamala.

Cast

* Sriram as Vikraman * T. R. Rajanias Madhanamala * P. B. Rangachari as the fake

* Vidwan Srinivasan as the poet *

n * M. V. Mani as the king

Soundtrack

M. S. Gnanamani composed the songs, for which the lyrics were written by C. S. Varadarajan.

References

1948 films 1940s Tamil-language films Indian black-and-white films Films scored by M. S. Gnanamani {{1940s-Tamil-film-stub