Temple of the Heart) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan, Ambika, Radha and Goundamani.

Over time, as they become friends, Shankar stops drinking and Suriya falls in love with him but he has a dark past which is then revealed.

He loved a woman named Gauri and, with encouragement from her, wishes to become a famous singer and leaves for Madras.

Although Suriya wants to marry Shankar, he refuses stating that his only true love is Gauri even though he cares about her.

On the day of the wedding, just before the ceremony, Suriya collapses and dies, having consumed poison prior to the marriage.

Producer Kovaithambi of Motherland Pictures had the dates of Radha and Ambika, as well as a story ready for a potential film.

Ratnam was then busy finishing work on Pagal Nilavu (1985) and initially turned down the opportunity to direct the film.

The producer also insisted on inserting a comedy track written by Veerapan featuring Goundamani into the film.