THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Tamil CINEMA · 1959
Manjal Mahimai
Power of Turmeric
Overview
Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri in the laed roles and music composed by Master Venu. The film is based on Aasapoorna Devi's Bengali novel Agni Pariksha which was first remade as Telugu movie Mangalya Balam (1958); both the movies are made simultaneously by same banner & director and some of the scenes & artists are same in both versions. It was later remade as Hindi movie Chhoti Si Mulaqat (1967) with slight changes, starring Uttam Kumar, Vyjayanthimala in pivotal roles
A closer look
Manjal Mahimai (1959) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The cast includes Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, S. V. Ranga Rao, K. A. Thangavelu. Runtime: 177 minutes.
Cast & crew
Beyond Manjal Mahimai
Explore other films featuring the people behind this movie.
Manjal Mahimai FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Manjal Mahimai?
Manjal Mahimai is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Manjal Mahimai?
Our source metadata lists 7 January 1959. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Manjal Mahimai?
The listed director is Adurthi Subba Rao.
Who is in the cast of Manjal Mahimai?
The available cast credits include Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, S. V. Ranga Rao, K. A. Thangavelu, P. Kannamba. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Manjal Mahimai?
The recorded runtime is 177 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Manjal Mahimai about?
Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri in the laed roles and music composed by Master Venu. The film is based on Aasapoorna Devi's Bengali novel Agni Pariksha which was first remade as Telugu movie Mangalya Balam (1958); both the movies are made simultaneously by same banner & director and some of the scenes & artists are same in both versions. It was later remade as Hindi movie Chhoti Si Mulaqat (1967) with slight changes, starring Uttam Kumar, Vyjayanthimala in pivotal roles
