MGR films to watch: From Nadodi Mannan to Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum, stream these iconic titles on Raj Digital

MG Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, is one of the earliest superstars of Tamil cinema, majorly influencing south Indian cinema. A former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, the late actor-politician has left a legacy of work behind him, that is still available in digital libraries to consume. Here are some of MGR’s iconic films you can stream on Raj Digital and OTTplay Premium.

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MGR hit films on Raj Digital and OTTplay Premium

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

Director: T. R. Sundaram

Cast: MGR, P Bhanumathi, K Sarangapani, PS Veerappa, KA Thangavelu, MN Rajam

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum is a 1956 film, which is based on the story Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from One Thousand and One Nights. The film stars MGR, P Bhanumathi, K Sarangapani, PS Veerappa, KA Thangavelu, MN Rajam, and others. Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum is notably the first Tamil film to be fully made in colour and was shot in Gevacolor. It revolves around the central character Ali Baba who chances upon the treasure cave of 40 thieves and must keep it a secret, while continuing to enjoy his newly found affluent lifestyle.

Nadodi Mannan

Director: MGR

Cast: MGR, P Bhanumathi, MN Rajam, Saroja Devi

Nadodi Mannan is a 1958 action adventure film starring MGR, P Bhanumathi, MN Rajam, Saroja Devi, and others. The film also marks the directorial debut of MGR and revolves around a lookalike who is sent to replace a king who has been abducted just before his coronation. As the lookalike begins to rule the country and implements pro-poor schemes, this irks the high priest who has orchestrated the abduction and lookalike replacement.

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Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

Director: MGR

Cast: MGR, Manjula, Lata, MN Nambiar

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban is a 1973 film starring MGR in dual roles. The film also stars Manjula, Lata, MN Nambiar and others. Directed by MGR himself, the film revolves around a scientist who makes a discovery that could save the world from wasting energy, while he is met with a rival scientist who has his own agenda.

Kudiyirundha Koyil

Director: K Shankar

Cast: MGR, Jayalalitha, Pandari Bai, MN Nambiar, Sundarrajan, VK Ramasamy

Kudiyirundha Koyil is an action drama, starring MGR, Jayalalitha, Pandari Bai, MN Nambiar, Sundarrajan, VK Ramasamy, SV Ramadas, and others. A remake of the 1962 Hindi film China Town, the film revolves around long-lost twins. One of them grows up to be a criminal, while the other has to capture him. MGR won his first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performances in the film. The film is directed by K Shankar.

Panam Padaithavan

Director: TR Ramanna

Cast: MGR, KR Vijaya

Panam Padaithavan is a 1965 film directed by TR Ramanna and stars MGR, Sowcar Janaki, KR Vijaya and others. The film revolves around two brothers who are given the opportunity to marry affluent sisters. However, one of the brothers is in love with someone else and has to make a decision.

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