Marutha Nattu Veeran

Marutha Nattu Veeran is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by B. Radhakrishna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jamuna, P. S. Veerappa and P. Kannamba. It was released on 24 August 1961.

Plot
Jeevagan, a brave young man is appointed as the high guard to protect princess Ratna and soon they both fall in love. Meanwhile, the King's minister, Veera Kesha is secretly plotting with the Sultan, a known enemy of the throne. Veera Kesha frames Jeevagan as a traitor and turns the Kingdom against him. What sinister plan does the Sultan hold? Can Jeevagan prove his innocence and save his Kingdom?

Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman.

Reception
The Indian Express praised the film for the performances of Ganesan, Kannamba, Jamuna and Veerappa, and the lyrics by Kannadasan and Maruthakasi. Kanthan of Kalki negatively reviewed the film, and hoped it would put an end to Tamil films based on monarchs.