Manipayal
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{{Infobox film
| name = Manipayal
| image = Manipayal.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = A. Jagannathan
| screenplay = R. M. Veerappan
| story = Poovai Krishnan
| producer = R. M. Veerappan
| starring = A. V. M. Rajan
Jayanthi
Master Sekhar
Baby Indra
| cinematography = Dutt
| editing = Krishnan Sundaram
| music = M. S. Viswanathan
| studio = Sathya Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1973|01|14}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
Manipayal ({{Translation|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.{{Cite web |title=மனிப்பாயல் / Manipayal (1973) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/manipayal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117165134/https://screen4screen.com/movies/manipayal |archive-date=17 November 2023 |access-date=17 May 2023 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}
Plot
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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
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- 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
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Production
A. Jagannathan, who earlier assisted T. Prakash Rao and P. Neelakantan made his directorial debut with this film.{{Cite web |date=8 October 2012 |title=Man who shored up MGR's film career is no more |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Man-who-shored-up-MGRs-film-career-is-no-more/articleshow/16716784.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416154233/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Man-who-shored-up-MGRs-film-career-is-no-more/articleshow/16716784.cms |archive-date=16 April 2017 |access-date=17 May 2023 |website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web |date=8 October 2012 |title=Jaya condoles Jagannathan’s death |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2012/oct/08/jaya-condoles-jagannathans-death-413171.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517092838/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2012/oct/08/jaya-condoles-jagannathans-death-413171.html |archive-date=17 May 2023 |access-date=17 May 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}
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.{{Cite web |title=JAYACHANDRANS COMMENTS AND TALENTS |url=http://www.jayachandransite.com/html/difference.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320044759/http://www.jayachandransite.com/html/difference.html |archive-date=20 March 2017 |access-date=4 March 2017 |website=jayachandransite.com}}
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! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | |||
| "Engal Tamil Annai" Kanchiyile Oru Buthan | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari | Pulamaipithan | 05:46 |
| "Thanga Chimizh Pol" | P. Jayachandran & Pushpalatha | Vaali | 04:42 |
| "Naan Aadinaal Oru Vagai" | S. Janaki | Vaali | 04:01 |
| "Enadi Ammo" | Latha & Radha | Avinashi Mani | 04:31 |
| "Naan Ulle" | L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 04:06 |
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Dutt's cinematography and Jagannathan's direction, calling Manipayal an entertaining film in many aspects.{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=25 February 1973 |title=மணிப்பயல் |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1973/feb/25-02-1973/p51.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220727055524/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1973/feb/25-02-1973/p51.jpg |archive-date=27 July 2022 |access-date=17 May 2023 |magazine=Kalki |page=51 |language=ta}}
References
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