Madurai Veeran (transl. The Warrior of Madurai) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by D. Yoganand, written by Kannadasan, and produced by Lena Chettiar. Based on the folklore legend turned deity of the same name, it stars M. G. Ramachandran as the eponymous character, with P. Bhanumathi and Padmini playing his love interests. T. S. Balaiah, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram play supporting roles.
Madurai Veeran was the second film based on the legend after a 1939 film. It was released on 13 April 1956, during Puthandu (Tamil New Year). The film became a major commercial success, and had a theatrical run of over 200 days, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. It was also a milestone in the careers of Ramachandran and Padmini, and led to many more similar films being made.
Directed by : D. Yoganand
Screenplay by : Kannadasan
Produced by : Lena Chettiar
Starring : M. G. Ramachandran , P. Bhanumathi , Padmini
Cinematography : M. A. Rehman
Edited by : V. B. Natarajan
Music by : G. Ramanathan
Production company : Krishna Pictures
Release date : 13 April 1956
Running time : 186 minutes
Country : India
Language : Tamil