Meenda Sorgam (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film
Released in 1960, Meenda Sorgam is a drama film directed by C. V. Sridhar, running about 180 minutes. “The Lost Paradise” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a rich man's daughter Prathiba (Tambaram Lalitha). Nirmala promises to her lover that she will never dance in public. Due to various circumstances, Sekar's house is up for auction, and in order to save him, she performs in public. With the money thus earned, she saves his house, but Sekar is unaware of this. When he learns the truth, he begins searching of her, and in the meantime, Prathiba, who is now reformed, commits suicide. Sekar meets Nirmala, who is on the verge of committing suicide, and they are reunited.
Who’s in it. Meenda Sorgam stars Gemini Ganesan as Sekar, Padmini as Nirmala, Tambaram Lalitha as Prathiba and K. A. Thangavelu as Sachithanandham Pillai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meenda Sorgam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meenda Sorgam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meenda Sorgam (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meenda Sorgam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Meenda Sorgam?
- Meenda Sorgam stars Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Tambaram Lalitha, K. A. Thangavelu and T. R. Ramachandran.
- When was Meenda Sorgam released?
- Meenda Sorgam was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.