Description: Tamil cinema has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s. The year 1942 saw the release of several notable films that contributed to the growth and development of Tamil cinema. In this article, we will take a look at the Tamil movies list from 1942.

    Savithri – Directed by T.R. Sundaram, Savithri starred M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, T.R. Rajakumari, and N.S. Krishnan. The film was a musical hit and featured memorable songs by the legendary composer G. Ramanathan.

    Prabhavati – Prabhavati was directed by Raja Sandow and starred P.U. Chinnappa and K.R. Chellam. The film was a romantic drama that dealt with themes such as love and sacrifice.

    Dhayam Onnu – Directed by M. Somasundaram, Dhayam Onnu starred K. Sarangkapani and K. Rani. The film was a social drama that highlighted the struggles of the poor and underprivileged sections of society.

    Gnanasoundari – Gnanasoundari was directed by R. Prakash and starred T.R. Mahalingam and M.S. Saraswathi. The film was a musical hit and featured memorable songs by the legendary composer S. V. Venkatraman.

    Veera Kesari – Veera Kesari was directed by T.R. Sundaram and starred M.G. Ramachandran and N.S. Krishnan. The film was a period drama that highlighted the struggles of a freedom fighter against British rule.

    These were some of the notable Tamil movies from the year 1942. Each film had its unique storyline, and they contributed to the growth and development of Tamil cinema. Despite being several decades old, these movies are still remembered and cherished by cinephiles and are considered to be timeless classics.