Manipayal

Manipayal
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	A. Jagannathan
Screenplay by	R. M. Veerappan
Story by	Poovai Krishnan
Produced by	R. M. Veerappan
Starring	A. V. M. Rajan Jayanthi Master Sekhar Baby Indra
Cinematography	Dutt
Edited by	Krishnan Sundaram
Music by	M. S. Viswanathan
Production company	Sathya Movies
Release date	14 January 1973
Running time	149 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Manipayal (transl. Good Boy) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Jagannathan in his debut and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Master Sekhar and Baby Indra, with A. V. M. Rajan, Jayanthi, V. K. Ramasamy and S. V. Subbaiah playing supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1973.

Plot

A cobbler finds himself in prison after being wrongly accused of a crime. He must find a way to prove his innocence in order to lead a dignified life.

Cast

• A. V. M. Rajan as Arun
• Jayanthi as Shanthi
• Master Sekhar as Ilangovan
• Baby Indra as Selvi
• V. K. Ramasamy as Ponnambalam
• S. A. Ashokan as Parasuram
• Thengai Srinivasan as Amavasai
• Manorama as Andal
• S. V. Subbaiah as Kandhan
• Master Prabhakar as Kasi
• M. S. Sundari Bai as Sivagami
• Rajakokila as Rossie
• Shanmugasundari as Arun's mother
• Isari Velan as Shanthi's house cook
• Ennathe Kannaiah as Constable Alwar Naidu
• Kundumani as Kalimuthu
• Usilai Mani in Cameo Appearance
• Haalam as (Dancer)

Production

A. Jagannathan, who earlier assisted T. Prakash Rao and P. Neelakantan made his directorial debut with this film.

Soundtrack

Music was by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were by Vaali, Avinasimani and Pulamaipithan. Jayachandran made his debut in Tamil as a singer with the song "Thangachimizh Pol" in this film.

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Dutt's cinematography and Jagannathan's direction, calling Manipayal an entertaining film in many aspects.