The Land of Sivagangai) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by K. Shankar and written by Kannadasan.
Based on the life of the Maruthu Pandiyars, the film stars S. S. Rajendran, S. Varalakshmi, Kamala Lakshmanan and M. N. Rajam.
The British considered it as a serious threat to their future in India that they rushed additional troops from Britain to put down the Maruthu Pandiyars' rebellion.
[9] Kanthan of Kalki said the film was not visually appealing, and overabundant with verbosity.
[10] The film was not a success,[11] but because of its theme and historic content, it acquired cult status in later years.