Mayavathi is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram.

The story is based on a folk tale and the film was produced at Modern Theatres that was located on the outskirts of Salem.

Pennenum Maaya Peyaam Poi Maadharai is the first film song penned by A.

Sundaram decided to make "Manthiri Kumari" movie in a grand style and succeeded well in 1950.

"Mayavathi", nevertheless is "remembered for: Lalitha-Padmini’s dances, and the daring romantic scenes between the lead pair.