Maadappura(1962)
Maadappura is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by S. A. Subbaraman. It stars M. G. Ramachandran as Ramu and B. Saroja Devi as Meena, with M. R. Radha, M. N. Nambiar, and T. K. Balachandran in supporting roles. The story follows Ramu, who takes the blame for his father's murder to protect his younger brother, and must prove his innocence while evading police and a criminal gang. The film features music composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. Maadappura was released on 16 February 1962 and is remembered for its emotional narrative and MGR's performance. The film is not currently listed on major streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 15 February 1962
- Director
- S. A. Subbaraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
When a lawyer is murdered, his elder son Ramu takes the blame to shield his younger brother from suspicion. Now a fugitive, Ramu must uncover the real killer while being hunted by both the police and a ruthless criminal. Two women who love him become his only allies in this fight for truth and justice.
“A brother's sacrifice, a killer's secret”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maadappura
Cast reunions in this film: M. N. Nambiar & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. G. Ramachandran (31 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha (31 films together), Saroja Devi & M. G. Ramachandran (24 films together), M. N. Nambiar & Saroja Devi (15 films together), and M. G. Ramachandran & M. R. Radha (15 films together).