Nandanar (தமிழ்: நந்தனார்) is 1942 Indian devotional film, based on the Nandan, a low-caste farmhand, and his deep devotion to Lord Nataraja of Chithambaram. Nandanar was a major success, in part because of an innovative prize scheme
The film was directed by Muruga Dossa[4] and produced by S. S. Vasan under his production company Gemini Studios. The film script was written by Ki. Ra. (Ki. Ramachandran), with music by M. D. Parthasarathy and S. Rajeswara Rao. Starring M. M. Dandapani Desikar (his played titled role) and Serukalathur Sama played lead role and M. R. Swamynathan, Sundari Bai and other played portraying supporting role.[3] Actor Ranjan appeared as Lord Shiva in one scene in the film.
Directed by : Murugadasa (A. Muthuswamy Iyer)
Written by : Ki. Ra. (K. Ramachandran)
Based on : Musical Play Nandan Charithram by Gopalkrishna Bharathiyar
Produced by : S. S. Vasan
Starring : M. M. Dandapani Desikar , Serukalathur Sama , Sundari Bai , M. R. Swaminathan , Ranjan
Cinematography : Sailen Bose , B. S. Ranga
Edited by : C. Panju , N. R. Krishnamoorthy
Music by : M. D. Parthasarathy , S. Rajeswara Rao
Production company : Gemini Studios
Release date : 20 September 1942
Running time : 142 minutes
Country : India
Language : Tamil