Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai

Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film written and co-produced by A. P. Nagarajan and directed by K. Somu. The film stars Manohar, and was released on 14 April 1959.

Cast
Cast adapted from the song book


 * Male cast
 * Manohar
 * V. K. Ramasamy
 * Sarangapani
 * T. K. Ramachandran
 * T. N. Sivathanu
 * Sayeeram
 * M. E. Madhavan
 * Ramanathan
 * Yadhartham Ponnusami Pillai
 * S. V. Rajagopal
 * Madhavan Krishnamurthi
 * Sivaji Ganesan (Guest)


 * Female cast
 * M. N. Rajam
 * Pandari Bai
 * P. Kannamba
 * C. K. Saraswathi
 * Padmini Priyadarshini
 * C. T. Rajakantham
 * M. S. S. Bhagyam
 * Chandra
 * Sivakami (Debut)

Production
Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai was produced by V. K. Ramasamy and A. P. Nagarajan under Sri Lakshmi Pictures. Nagarajan also wrote the script, and K. Somu was the director. Cinematography was handled by V. K. Gopanna, and the editing by T. Vijayarangam and K. Durairaj.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and the lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi.

Release and reception
Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai was released on 14 April 1959. The Indian Express positively reviewed the film for its script, and the play featuring Ganesan. Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Nagarajan's writing and Somu's direction.