''Marakka Mudiyuma?'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by Murasoli Maran, and written by his uncle

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. A remake of the

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film '' Santhanam'' (1955), it stars S. S. Rajendran, Devika, R. Muthuraman and Kanchana, with

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, S. V. Sahasranamam

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and S. A. Natarajan in supporting roles. The film was released on 12 August 1966.

Plot

Cast

* S. S. Rajendran * Devika * R. Muthuraman * Kanchana *

* S. V. Sahasranamam *

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* S. A. Natarajan *

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* S. N. Lakshmi *

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* Baby Kanchana * Thirupathisamy * Vijayarani * Suryakala

Production

''Marakka Mudiyuma?'' is a remake of the

film '' Santhanam'' (1955). It was the only film where Devika acted under

's writing. The film was produced and directed by Karunanidhi's nephew Murasoli Maran.

Soundtrack

Music was by

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and lyrics were written by Karunanidhi,

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, Mayavanathan and Tiruchi Thyagarajan.

Reception

'' Kalki'' appreciated the film for its cinematography, and Karunanidhi's story/dialogues.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 1960s Tamil-language films 1966 drama films 1966 films Filicide in fiction Films about dysfunctional families Films about poverty in India Films about siblings Films about women in India Films with screenplays by M. Karunanidhi Indian drama films Indian nonlinear narrative films Tamil remakes of Telugu films