Ruby Cradle) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Madhavan.

[1] Businessman Ramakrishnan and assistant professor Sarada are avowed bachelors.

The film revolves around the problems that Ramakrishnan and Sarada have to face as parents when most of their daughters marry men of their own choice.

Maanikka Thottil was written and produced by Balamurugan under Karpagam Productions, and directed by P. Madhavan.

[2] Sripriya was offered to portray one of the daughters of Vijaya; however she refused as she did not want to begin her career with a small role.