Abhimanyu is a 1948 Tamil film produced by Jupiter Pictures and starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in a supporting role. It was based on the Mahabharatha story of Abhimanyu.
The screenplay was written by A. S. A. Sami and M. Karunanidhi. This was the second film for Karunanidhi as scriptwriter. The film also starred M. N. Nambiar in a supporting role.
MGR’s name appears fourth in the credits as ‘M. G. Ramachandar’. Indeed, he appears in the film only after the Kurukshetra war breaks out between the Kauravas and the Pandavas.
Handsome Narasimha Bharathi plays Lord Krishna with conviction, while Vatsala, Balaraman’s (M. G. Chakrapani) daughter, was played by the then popular heroine U. R. Jeevaratnam.
Directed by – M Somasundaram & A Kasilingam
Produced by – Jupiter Pictures
Written by – A S A Sami & M Karunanidhi
Starring – M G Ramachandran, S M Kumaresan, M R Santhanalakshmi, M G Chakrapani, P V Narasimma, M N Nambiar
Music by – C R Subburaman & S M Subbaiah Naidu
Cinematography – W R Subbarao
Edited by – A Kasilingam
Release date – 6 May 1948
Running time – 180 min. (16,325 Feet)
Country – India
Language – Tamil
