Manohara

Manohara produced by M Somasundaram The Sivaji GanesanL V Prasad production was distinct becoming a cult classic Karunanidhi virtually rewrote Mudaliars play introducing interesting changes like the climactic sequence for which he drew inspiration from Samson and Delilah especially the part where the blind Samson pushes the pillars down Mu Karunanidhis writing was superb with a contemporary touch His dialogue had punch satire wit and humour Sivaji Ganesan was excellent in his dialogue delivery and P Kannamba who played the queen mother was equally brilliant Her line Poruthathu podhum pongi ezhu maganey became quite famous