Lamp) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by K. Balaji.
Before dying, the father hands over everything he has to Somu, now Raja, including his daughter Latha for him to take care her.
Unable to declare the true relationship between Kannan and him as it would ruin the life of his sister who absolutely believes that he is everything in addition to him giving his word that he will never reveal that he is not her brother to their father, he takes on all the abuse.
Devaraj–Mohan were originally chosen to direct the film but they left due to not liking the plot; hence Vijayan replaced them as director.
[10] Kanthan of Kalki praised the performances of Ganesan and other actors and Vijayan's direction but felt the comedy sequences of Manorama were unnecessary.