Thiruvarutchelvar is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and produced by A. P.

It was released on 28 July 1967,[3][4] and ran for 100 days successfully in theatres.

This movie chronicles the various "adventures" of Lord Shiva where he played with his devotees, especially, the key Nayanmars of Appar, Sundarar, Thirugnanasambandhar, Tiru Kurippu Thondar and Sekkizhar woven into a intricate narration.

Taken largely from Periya Puranam, the movie is episodic and includes tales of how Sekkizhar works to compose it as he narrates the tale of how the Lord tested Tiru Kurippu Thondar, stopped the marriage of Sundarar while showing the world the power of verses of Appar and Sambandar by making them open the gates of temples, that had been locked for centuries, through their songs while also guide Appar to revive a dead child through his songs.

Noticing it, Ganesan walked out of the studio and Susheela recorded the song.