Thiruneelakantar
1939
Skip it unless you're a devoted fan of classic Tamil cinema or devotional films. While M.K. Thyajaraja Bhagavathar was a legendary performer, this 1939 religious biopic is a tough watch for modern audiences—even for admirers of vintage Indian cinema, the pacing and religious narrative won't translate well to a casual movie night.
Plot
Thiruneelakantar is a 1939 Tamil-language film directed by Raja Sandow and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film was a big hit and was known for M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's acting apart from his songs. Famous nadaswaram artist T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai makes a guest appearanace in the movie.The film was based on the life history of Thiruneelakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.