There is an older 1985 drama directed by Rama Narayanan starring Chandrasekar and Nalini, and the 1957 classic Thangamalai Ragasiyam starring Shivaji Ganesan. JioHotstar
Another golden-era classic is "Naan Sollum Ragasiyam," which translates to "The Secret I Tell." This 1959 Indian Tamil film was directed by P. Sridhar Rao and produced by V. C. Subburaman. The film featured an ensemble cast including the legendary Sivaji Ganesan, Anjali Devi, K. A. Thangavelu, and J. P. Chandrababu in prominent roles. The musical score was composed by G. Ramanathan. The film's story is rooted in Tamil folklore, revolving around the poet Kamban in the court of Kulothunga Chola I, weaving a narrative about devotion, scholarship, and humility. ragasiyam tamilyogi