Manohara is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language historical fantasy film[3] directed by L. V. Prasad and written by M. Karunanidhi.

Starring Sivaji Ganesan, T. R. Rajakumari, P. Kannamba and Girija, the film was based on the play of the same name by Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar.

Padmavathi makes him promise that he would never harm Vasanthasenai as such an act would affect her husband's happiness.

She orders him to restore the honour of their kingdom by retrieving the prestigious throne which was seized by king Muthuvijayan.

Manoharan, with the help of the minister Sathyaseelar and Rajapriyan, re-enters the palace disguised as a messenger Atchayan and works under Vasanthasenai.

Ukrasenan, an opponent of Purushothaman, enters the palace disguised as a sage, on the invitation of Vasanthasenai.

Enraged, Padmavathi decides it is enough of patience and time to respond, and advises Manohara to restore the honour of the family.

Though he is chained to a wall, his mother's words make him powerful enough to break free and a fight ensues.

Manohara was a play staged by Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar in the 1930s; he even acted in a film version which was released in 1930.

[5] Jupiter Pictures announced the film adaptation of Manohara with Ramasamy in the title role and A. S. A. Sami as the director.

[11] Ramanathan composed the songs Singara Paingkiliye Pesu and Nilaavile Ullaasamaaga Aadalaam.

[2] Ananda Vikatan wrote "Manohara is an example if there is a good script combined with lively dialogues and powerful acting, the public will appreciate and love such films".

According to historian G. Dhananjayan, the film became a success due to the performances of Ganesan and Kannamba and dialogues by Karunanidhi.