Manidharil Manikkam () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prameela and A. V. M. Rajan. It was released on 7 December 1973.
Ganesan's character was inspired by a Conjunctivitis specialist in Madras (later renamed Chennai). The scene where Boopathy rescues Ponni from a thief was shot at Saradha Studios.
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Vaali . I will sing for you was written by Vaali became popular https://mossymart.com/product/manitharil-manickam-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/.Manamullavan sung by MSV written by Vaali is a great song as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ikdL_juP-o&authuser=0
Kanthan of Kalki criticised the cinematography, but praised the makers for taking an ordinary story and stretching it to produce good results.