''Indira En Selvam'' () is a 1962 Indian

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, directed by C. Padmanaban and produced by S. Soundappan and C. Chenna Kesavan. The film's script was written by Viruthai Ramasamy, with music by C. N. Padurangan and H. R. Pathmanabha Sastri. The film stars Baby Sumangala,

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and S. A. Ashokan, with

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A. Karunanidhi, Gemini Chandra and

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in supporting roles. The film was an average success.

Plot

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film and the songbook: ;Male cast * Nadigavel M. R. Radha ''as'' Karunamurthi, Karunakaran * S. A. Ashokan ''as'' Doctor Sekar *

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''as'' Compounder Kailasam *

''as'' Rayappan *P. C. Kittan ''as'' Post Master *T. K. Sampangi ''as'' Homeowner *A. P. S. Mani ''as'' Sub-Inspector ;Female cast *

''as'' Sushila *Gemini Chandra ''as'' Prabha *Pushpamala ''as'' Malathi *Saradambal ''as'' Kaveri Ammal *Surya Prabha ''as'' Vasantha *Baby Sumangala ''as'' Indira ;Dance * Lakshmirajyam ;Bharatha Natyam * Suryaprabha * Meenakumari

Soundtrack

Music was composed by C. N. Pandurangan and H. R. Pathmanabha Sastri. The comedy number "Kadhalukku Kaaleju Yenga Irukku" by S. C. Krishnan and A. G. Rathnamala attracted attention. "Inbam Kondadum Maalai", a duet by P. B. Srinivas and K. Rani, became a hit.

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*{{IMDb title, 0248907 1960s children's drama films 1960s Indian films 1960s Tamil-language films 1962 films Films about babies Films scored by C. N. Pandurangan Films scored by H. R. Padmanabha Sastry Indian black-and-white films Indian children's drama films Tamil-language Indian films