Movie Summary Thiruvarutchelvar is a 1967 Tamil devotional film depicting the life and spiritual journey of the Nayanar saint Chandikeswarar, focusing on his devotion to Lord Shiva and his conflict with his father.

Song Credits - Song: Sadhuram Marainthaal - Film: Thiruvarutchelvar (1967) - Lyrics: Kannadasan - Music: K. V. Mahadevan - Singers: T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela

Musical Style & Raga - Style: Devotional / Carnatic-based film music - Raga: Based on Sindhu Bhairavi

Key Artists Involved - Director: A. P. Nagarajan - Cast: Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya - Music Director: K. V. Mahadevan

Scene Context The song appears in a devotional sequence where the protagonist sings in praise of Lord Shiva, expressing the idea that when the "sadhuram" (the sacred essence or grace) disappears or is hidden, the devotee's heart yearns for divine presence.

Awards & Recognition - The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil (1967). - K. V. Mahadevan's music and Kannadasan's lyrics for the film were widely acclaimed.