| Marutha Nattu Veeran | |
| Director: | T. R. Raghunath |
| Producer: | B. Radhakrishna |
| Starring: | Sivaji Ganesan Jamuna P. S. Veerappa P. Kannamba |
| Cinematography: | R. Sampath |
| Editing: | T. R. Raghunath P. K. Krishnan A. P. Jagadish |
| Music: | S. V. Venkatraman |
| Studio: | Sri Ganesh Prasad Movies |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Marutha Nattu Veeran is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by B. Radhakrishna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jamuna, P. S. Veerappa and P. Kannamba. It was released on 24 August 1961.[1]
Jeevagan, a brave young man is appointed as the high guard to protect princess Ratna and soon they both fall in love. Meanwhile, the King's minister, Veera Kesha is secretly plotting with the Sultan, a known enemy of the throne. Veera Kesha frames Jeevagan as a traitor and turns the Kingdom against him. What sinister plan does the Sultan hold? Can Jeevagan prove his innocence and save his Kingdom?
The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Paruvam Paartthu Arugil" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 03:46 |
| "Oruvarai Oruvar Unarnthukondale" | |||
| "Kallirukkum...Enge Selkindaraai" | P. B. Sreenivas | 04:22 | |
| "Vizhiyalai Mele Semmeen Pole" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 05:57 | |
| "Arumbudhira Mutthudhira Azhagu Sirikkudhu" | A. Maruthakasi | 03:44 | |
| "Samaadhaaname Thevai" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:07 | |
| "Dhairiyathukkoru Santhegam Kelu Kanmani" | A. L. Raghavan & A. G. Rathnamala | 03:11 | |
| "Pudhu Inbam Ondru Uruvaagi Indru" | P. Susheela | 02:41 | |
| "Aasai Kaadhal" | P. Susheela | 04:34 |
The Indian Express praised the film for the performances of Ganesan, Kannamba, Jamuna and Veerappa, and the lyrics by Kannadasan and Maruthakasi.[3] Kanthan of Kalki negatively reviewed the film, and hoped it would put an end to Tamil films based on monarchs.[4]
