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Nadodi Mannan
I've listed this article for peer review because I wish to take it to FA. In doing so it would be my second solo attempt at it. Constructive comments are most welcome. Thanks, —  Ssven2  Looking at you, kid 11:18, 5 January 2018 (UTC)

Comments from Yashthepunisher
Yashthepunisher (talk) 11:53, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * "..action adventure film, co-produced and directed by M. G. Ramachandran."
 * Try loosing few names of the cast from the opening para in lead.
 * Future king?
 * "..after he is abducted". It can be written as 'after getting abducted'.
 * Comma missing at some instances in the third para of lead.
 * I think the re-release bit suits in the legacy section.
 * I have hopefully resolved your comments, Yashthepunisher. Do let me know if there is anything pending. Thanks. —  Ssven2  Looking at you, kid 12:25, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

Comments from Kailash
I may have various comments, but I'd like to see the article add more info from this MGR biography, of which I got quite a few pages. Kailash29792 (talk)  12:05, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * This is as you say, a piece of gem, Kailash29792. I'll get around to it on the 11th January if that's alright as I'll be quite busy due to family matters for a few days. —  Ssven2  Looking at you, kid 12:26, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * , I've added info from Kannan's books. Do have a look at it now. —  Ssven2  Looking at you, kid 09:49, 12 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I'll give a good readthrough today, and post comments tomorrow. -- Kailash29792 (talk)  11:13, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

Alright, here are some comments for a start: More to follow soon... -- Kailash29792 (talk)  17:42, 12 January 2018 (UTC)
 * The writer field shouldn't have the dialogue writer listed. A good explanation behind this is given here.
 * Mention the film being MGR's directorial debut in the lead.
 * The infobox sources the film's release date, which is already sourced under "Release". Since the infobox is part of the lead section, you may want to comply with WP:LEADCITE.
 * You must mention how the film was a turning point in his later political career.
 * Don't you think there is some inconsistency here? Principal photography took place from 1956 to 1958 over a period of 156 days Because a year has only 365 days. Please re-read the source and edit.
 * Balakrishnan composed the songs - introduce him by his full name.
 * Please try expanding the critical reception section.
 * The "cancelled sequel" section is too small, so you could merge it with legacy.
 * Page 107 of MGR: A Life mentions Dina Thanthi calling the film "Komali Mannan". See where that can fit here.
 * , Kantha mentions it like this: "Nadodi Mannan (The Vagabond King) was MGR’s grand project of 1956-57, and it was released on August 22, 1958." This indicates that principal photography occurred from 1956 to 1957. This line "Usually 40-50 days of shooting are adequate for a movie. But, for ‘Nadodi Mannan’, it took 156 days" indicates that a period of 156 days (possibly with intervals/break from shooting) was taken to make the film. —  Ssven2  Looking at you, kid 07:05, 13 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I'll expand the "critical reception" section soon. The rest of your comments have been resolved. —  Ssven2  Looking at you, kid 07:05, 13 January 2018 (UTC)