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MGR's Nadodi Mannan released

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MGR's Nadodi Mannan released
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M. G. Ramachandran directed, produced and starred in Nadodi Mannan, a major hit that boosted his popularity and DMK symbolism.

Nadodi Mannan, released in 1958, was produced and directed by M. G. Ramachandran, who also played the lead role. The film was a major commercial success. It used imagery and themes associated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, of which MGR was a member. The film helped consolidate his image as a popular hero, a base that later supported his political career.

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