Matharkula Manikkam movie poster

Matharkula Manikkam

December 20, 1956 3h 17m

Originally released in 1956. Matharkula Manikkam is a drama film. directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao. With a runtime of 3h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Gemini Ganesan, Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, and Anjali Devi

Synopsis

The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi & Lakshmi are happy lovers. Ravi is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life & honor are at stake, Ravi agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously another marriage takes place in the same village Dr. Chandra Shekar visits his best friend's sister marriage but the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marriage's his sister called Parvathi. Due to sudden marriage, the couple doesn't see each other. Thereby because marriage is happening without his wish Ravi also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties traveling on the same train which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident Ravi's parents and wife are dead.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 20, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 3h 17m 197 minutes total
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Language TA Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TA

Production Companies

  • Lalitha Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matharkula Manikkam about?

The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi &...

Who directed Matharkula Manikkam?

Matharkula Manikkam was directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao.

How long is Matharkula Manikkam?

Matharkula Manikkam has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).

When was Matharkula Manikkam released?

Matharkula Manikkam was released on December 20, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Matharkula Manikkam?

The main cast of Matharkula Manikkam includes Gemini Ganesan, Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Anjali Devi, Savitri, S. V. Ranga Rao.