Thiruneelakantar
# Thiruneelakantar

Thiruneelakantar is a 1939 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Raja Sandow and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film, based on the life of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, was a big hit and was known for Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's acting apart from his songs. The noted nadaswaram player T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai makes a guest appearance.

## Cast

* M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as Thiruneelakantar
* Sirukalathur Sama as Siva Yogi
* Thirunelveli Papa as Neelaya Thatchi
* N. S. Krishnan as Chokan
* T. A. Mathuram as Bommi
* T. S. Durairaj
* R. Balasaraswathi as Saraswathi
* S. S. Rajamani as Kalavathi

## Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Papanasam Sivan. The song "Dheena Karunakaraney" was well received and became a cult classic. The song Pavazhamaal is a Thiruvisaippa composed by Thiruvaliyamudhanar. T. N. Rajarathnam Pillai set the tune for this in the raga Nattai.

## Release

Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote "Remembered for MKT’s scintillating songs and the comedy by NSK-TAM."

