Maaman Magal () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, T. S. Balaiah and J. P. Chandrababu. Released on 14 October 1955, it was a moderate success.
Dharmalingam is a rich man with only one daughter, Malathi. His late wife left a will stating the daughter Malathi should be married to her missing brother's son, who would inherit her wealth. Dharmalingam sends his friend Kanniyappan, who is after the young woman and her property, in search of him. The crook sets up his nephew Thandavam as the missing man and the father decides to get the two married. Meanwhile, another shy young man Chandran, who never looks at any women in the eyes, becomes Malathi's teacher. They two falls in love and decide to marry. Scared stiff, Kanniyappan manages to get Chandran dismissed from his job. Chandran's grandmother Kamatchi gives him magic armour which will make him tough and bold. Chandran returns to his heartthrob disguised as an elderly gardener. The will suddenly disappears and more complications crop up. However, the truth surfaces, Kanniyappan is exposed, and the lovers unite.
Maaman Magal was produced and directed by R. S. Mani, who also wrote the story. The dialogue was written by C. V. Sridhar, not yet the acclaimed filmmaker he would later become. Cinematography was handled by Nemai Ghosh, and the editing by K. Govindasamy.
The soundtrack was composed by S. V. Venkatraman. The song "Govaa maambazhamey, Malgovaa Maambazhamey", picturised on Chandrababu and Dorairaj's characters, where the former expresses his love for Malathi (Savitri), looking at her photograph, became popular. Words in the song like âÂÂsamaalakkidi girigiri..., saavuttu paaru vadakari...â contributed to its popularity.
Maaman Magal was released on 14 October 1955, and emerged a moderate success.