Senthamarai(1962)
Senthamarai is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, K. R. Ramasamy, and S. S. Rajendran. Set in rural Tamil Nadu, the story follows a young village woman named Senthamarai who falls in love with an honest village man. A wealthy lawyer becomes obsessed with her and uses false legal cases to imprison her lover. The film explores themes of love, greed, and justice. Kanthan of Kalki magazine criticized the film, calling it a 'paper flower' in a play on its title meaning red lotus. No complete print of the film is known to survive, making it a partially lost film. It was released on 14 September 1962.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- A. Bhim Singh
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A beautiful village girl named Senthamarai loves a simple farmer. A rich lawyer wants her for himself. He frames the farmer and gets him sent to prison. Senthamarai must fight to save her love and expose the lawyer's lies.
“A love that blooms like a red lotus.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Senthamarai
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & Padmini (21 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (18 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & A. Bhim Singh (14 films together), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & A. Bhim Singh (10 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & S. S. Rajendran (8 films together), and Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & S. S. Rajendran (6 films together).