Meenakshi will protect) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Valampuri Somanathan.

Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi is based on the 1951 Tamil film Samsaram produced by Gemini Studios, who are credited for the remake's story.

[4] The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam.

[5][6] The song "Sugamo Aayiram" is set to the Carnatic raga Kapi.

[7] Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi was released on 5 August 1977,[8] and became a major success.