The film was re-releaed after 48 years to commemorate B R Panthulu's birth centenary
He essayed the lead role of Shankara Shastry, a puritan of Carnatic music, in the K Vishwanath classic, winning the national award for his sublime performance.
Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.
Saluting the late MS Viswanathan and his brilliant music.