Praptham

Praptham is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by Savitri. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. It is a remake of the 1964 Telugu film Mooga Manasulu. The film was released on 14 July 1971, and became a box-office bomb.

Production
After watching Mooga Manasulu, Savitri wanted to remake it in Tamil, produce it and direct it. Gemini Ganesan, then romantically linked to her, warned her against doing so, describing it as an acid test, but Savitri refused to comply. Besides directing and producing, Savitri also was the lead actress, over Ganesan's objections. The film was mostly shot on an island between Kakinada and Amalapuram.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Sandhanathil Nalla" is set in Madhyamavati raga.

Release and reception
Praptham was released on 14 April 1971, Puthandu and became a box-office bomb, partly due to releasing on the same day as another Sivaji Ganesan film, Sumathi En Sundari. It caused a massive impediment in Savitri's career and led to her downfall. Despite this, Viswanathan won the Chennai Film Fans' Association Award for Best Music Composer.