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Overview
Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a rich man's daughter Prathiba (Tambaram Lalitha). Nirmala promises to her lover that she will never dance in public. Due to various circumstances, Sekar's house is up for auction, and in order to save him, she performs in public. With the money thus earned, she saves his house, but Sekar is unaware of this. When he learns the truth, he begins searching of her, and in the meantime, Prathiba, who is now reformed, commits suicide. Sekar meets Nirmala, who is on the verge of committing suicide, and they are reunited.
A closer look
Meenda Sorgam (1960) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by C. V. Sridhar. The cast includes Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Tambaram Lalitha, K. A. Thangavelu. Runtime: 180 minutes.
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Meenda Sorgam?
Meenda Sorgam is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Meenda Sorgam?
Our source metadata lists 29 July 1960. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Meenda Sorgam?
The listed director is C. V. Sridhar.
Who is in the cast of Meenda Sorgam?
The available cast credits include Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Tambaram Lalitha, K. A. Thangavelu, T. R. Ramachandran. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Meenda Sorgam?
The recorded runtime is 180 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Meenda Sorgam?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Meenda Sorgam about?
Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a rich man's daughter Prathiba (Tambaram Lalitha). Nirmala promises to her lover that she will never dance in public. Due to various circumstances, Sekar's house is up for auction, and in order to save him, she performs in public. With the money thus earned, she saves his house, but Sekar is unaware of this. When he learns the truth, he begins searching of her, and in the meantime, Prathiba, who is now reformed, commits suicide. Sekar meets Nirmala, who is on the verge of committing suicide, and they are reunited.
