Senthamarai ( transl. Red Lotus) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, K. R. Ramasamy and S. S. Rajendran. It was released on 14 September 1962. No complete print of the film is known to survive, making it a partially lost film.
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Cast
Sivaji Ganesan as Chandran
Padmini as Senthamarai
K. R. Ramasamy as Lawyer
S. S. Rajendran
Lalitha
Ragini
J. P. Chandrababu
K. A. Thangavelu
B. R. Panthulu
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
Reception
Playing on the film's title meaning red lotus, Kanthan of Kalki caustically called it "Kakidha Poo" (paper flower).
Production
The song "Vaaranam Aayiram Soozha Valam Seidhu" was shot on the previous night of Padmini's actual Wedding which was scheduled at Guruvayur Temple.