Mannadhi Mannan (Eng: King of Kings) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film directed and produced by M. Natesan. The film features M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and Padmini in the lead roles.
Mannadhi Mannan, written by Kannadasan, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on diwali 1960. The film achieve cult status and remembered for the melodious music, meaningful lyrics and dialogue, the dances by Padmini, Ragini and Anjali Devi and the impressive performance by MGR, and the opening song, ‘Acchham Enbathu’ helped MGR become a cultural icon.
Directed by – M. Natesan
Produced by – M. Natesan
Written by – Kannadasan
Story by – Kannadasan
Starring – M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi, Padmini, P. S. Veerappa
Music by – Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography – G. K. Ramu & C. J. Mohan
Edited by – C. P. Jambulingam, S. Krishnamoorthy & Rajan
Production – Natesh Art Pictures
Distributed by – Natesh Art Pictures
Release date – 19 October 1960
Running time – 172 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
