| Director: | Kovi Manisekaran |
| Producer: | Baba Desai |
| Starring: | |
| Cinematography: | D. Rajagopalan |
| Editing: | E. V. Shanmugam |
| Music: | G. K. Venkatesh |
| Studio: | Goodwin Enterprises |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil Kannada |
Thennangkeetru is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film written by Kovi Manisekaran in his directorial debut. It is based on his novel of the same name, and was simultaneously shot in Kannada as Nireekshe . The film stars Sujatha, Vijayakumar and Kalpana. Manjula and Srinath replace Sujatha and Vijayakumar, respectively, in the Kannada version. Thennangkeetru was released on 4 July 1975, and Nireekshe on 14 August the same year.
Thennangkeetru, directed by Kovi Manisekaran, is based on his novel of the same name, and his directorial debut. It was simultaneously shot in Kannada as Nireekshe.[1]
The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh.
Thennangkeetru was released on 4 July 1975, and Nireekshe on 14 August.[2] Kanthan of Kalki wrote the film tries to be away from formula but its a complete disappointment as the basic plot appears to be weak and noted the film had too many unbelievable twists and he was shocked this was written by Manisekaran and concluded saying throughout this film it feels proud to see a writer making his directorial debut in films and added the writer-turned-director left his old career behind when he fulfilled his new role well.[3] Kumudam wrote Manisekaran's innovation in taking up a different subject cannot but be welcomed. Even if he is not completely successful in directing and scripting, he has set his mind that he wants to make a film like this and has worked hard to achieve it with all his heart.[4] While Nireekshe was a success, Thennangkeetru was not, as it ran for four weeks in theatres, although it won the Tamil Nadu Film Fans' Association Award.