Manamalai

Manamalai is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao and written by Vindhan. It is based on the 1914 novel Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It was released on 14 February 1958, and failed commercially.

Plot
Shekhar and Lalitha are lovers, but their romance is interrupted by Kumar, a wealthy young man.

Cast

 * Gemini Ganesan
 * Savitri
 * Sriram
 * Chandrababu
 * V. Nagayya
 * D. Balasubramaniam
 * Girija
 * M. Mynavathi

Production
Manamalai, directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao and written by Vindhan, is based on the novel Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was produced by Sriram under Janatha Pictures.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Vedha. Lyrics were written by Gopalakrishna Bharati, Saravanabavanandhar, Lakshmanadass, Villiputhan & A. Maruthakasi.

Release and reception
Manamalai was released on 14 February 1958, and failed commercially.