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Overview
Manickam is wanted by the army of East India Company. He is absconding and takes refuge in the house of Maheswari. Manickam and Maheswari fall in love with each other. Manickam's father Dharmalingam demands a large dowry from Maheswari's mother, Kanthimathi, who somehow manages to give the amount. However, Dharmalingam comes to know that Kanthimathi is ridiculed by the villagers as a woman of loose moral character. So, he sends back Maheswari to her home. Manickam is helpless because he depends on his father for everything.
A closer look
Maheswari (1955) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by T. R. Raghunath. The cast includes Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, K. A. Thangavelu, Saradamba.
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Maheswari FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Maheswari?
Maheswari is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Maheswari?
Our source metadata lists 13 November 1955. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Maheswari?
The listed director is T. R. Raghunath.
Who is in the cast of Maheswari?
The available cast credits include Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, K. A. Thangavelu, Saradamba, N. S. Narayana Pillai. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Maheswari?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Maheswari?
The original title in our source data is மஹேஸ்வரி. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Maheswari about?
Manickam is wanted by the army of East India Company. He is absconding and takes refuge in the house of Maheswari. Manickam and Maheswari fall in love with each other. Manickam's father Dharmalingam demands a large dowry from Maheswari's mother, Kanthimathi, who somehow manages to give the amount. However, Dharmalingam comes to know that Kanthimathi is ridiculed by the villagers as a woman of loose moral character. So, he sends back Maheswari to her home. Manickam is helpless because he depends on his father for everything.
