Thiruneelakantar is a 1939 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Raja Sandow and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.

The film, based on the life of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, was a big hit[2] and was known for Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's acting[2] apart from his songs.

[3] The noted nadaswaram player T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai makes a guest appearance.

The song "Dheena Karunakaraney" was well received and became a cult classic.

Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote "Remembered for MKT’s scintillating songs and the comedy by NSK-TAM.