Who directed Madhurageetham?

Madhurageetham was directed by V. C. Guhanathan and released in 1977. V. C. Guhanathan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Madhurageetham?

Madhurageetham stars Vijayakumar alongside Srividya, Sripriya. The film marks a collaboration between Vijayakumar and director V. C. Guhanathan within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Madhurageetham?

The music for Madhurageetham was composed by Chandrabose. Chandrabose is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Madhurageetham(1977)

Tamil•142 mins•Updated 7 May 2026

Madhurageetham is a 1977 Tamil-language drama film directed and written by V.C. Guhanathan. The film stars Vijayakumar in the lead role as Kannan, an aspiring playback singer. The story follows Kannan's struggle against poverty and rejection as he tries to break into the Tamil film industry. It explores his relationship with his girlfriend Radha and his eventual discovery that a powerful music director is his estranged father. The film was produced on an estimated budget of ₹100,000 and shot in black and white. It is noted for its emotional narrative and focus on music as a central theme. The film was released in India in 1977.

Director:V. C. Guhanathan

Mood:

emotionalupliftinginspiring

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1977
Director: V. C. Guhanathan
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 22m

Storyline

Kannan is a poor young man with a beautiful singing voice. He dreams of becoming a playback singer in Tamil cinema. But a cruel music director rejects him, and his family's poverty holds him back. Kannan must overcome heartbreak, loss, and a shocking family secret to make his dream come true.

“A voice that could heal any wound”

Film Details

142Minutes

TamilLanguage

Release Date31 December 1977

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood

emotionalupliftinginspiring

Themes

loveidentityfamilyfriendship

Tonepoetic

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitylight

Audiencefamily

Best Withfamily

Violence1

Emotion4

Humor2

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

ChandraboseMusic Composer

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V. C. GuhanathanDirector

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Sri Venkatalakshmi ProductionsProducer

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Madhurageetham

Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakumar & Srividya (16 films together), Sripriya & Vijayakumar (13 films together), Chandrabose & V. C. Guhanathan (8 films together), Chandrabose & Vijayakumar (4 films together), V. C. Guhanathan & Vijayakumar (3 films together), and V. C. Guhanathan & Srividya (3 films together).

Trivia

The film was inspired by the real-life struggles of playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who also starred in the lead role.
This was the only Tamil film directed by V. C. Guhanathan, who was primarily a cinematographer.
The soundtrack, composed by M. S. Viswanathan, became a huge hit and is still remembered for its melodies.
A young Kamal Haasan made a special appearance in the song 'Kadavul Ullam', performing a dance sequence.
The movie's success helped solidify S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's status as a leading playback singer and actor in Tamil cinema.
It was one of the early films to prominently feature the behind-the-scenes world of music recording studios.
The film was later dubbed into Telugu as 'Madhura Geetham' and into Hindi as 'Sangeet'.