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Nadodi Mannan

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I've listed this article for peer review because I wish to take it to FA. In doing so it would be my second solo attempt at it. Constructive comments are most welcome. Thanks, — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 11:18, 5 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Comments from Yashthepunisher

"..action adventure film, co-produced and directed by M. G. Ramachandran."
Try loosing few names of the cast from the opening para in lead.
Future king?
"..after he is abducted". It can be written as 'after getting abducted'.
Comma missing at some instances in the third para of lead.
I think the re-release bit suits in the legacy section.

Yashthepunisher (talk) 11:53, 7 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I have hopefully resolved your comments, Yashthepunisher. Do let me know if there is anything pending. Thanks. — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 12:25, 7 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Comments from Kailash

I may have various comments, but I'd like to see the article add more info from this MGR biography, of which I got quite a few pages. ----Kailash29792 (talk) 12:05, 7 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

This is as you say, a piece of gem, Kailash29792. I'll get around to it on the 11th January if that's alright as I'll be quite busy due to family matters for a few days. — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 12:26, 7 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Kailash29792, I've added info from Kannan's books. Do have a look at it now. — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 09:49, 12 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I'll give a good readthrough today, and post comments tomorrow. --Kailash29792 (talk) 11:13, 12 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Alright, here are some comments for a start:

The writer field shouldn't have the dialogue writer listed. A good explanation behind this is given here.
Mention the film being MGR's directorial debut in the lead.
The infobox sources the film's release date, which is already sourced under "Release". Since the infobox is part of the lead section, you may want to comply with WP:LEADCITE.
You must mention how the film was a turning point in his later political career.
Don't you think there is some inconsistency here? Principal photography took place from 1956 to 1958 over a period of 156 days Because a year has only 365 days. Please re-read the source and edit.
Balakrishnan composed the songs - introduce him by his full name.
Please try expanding the critical reception section.
The "cancelled sequel" section is too small, so you could merge it with legacy.
Page 107 of MGR: A Life mentions Dina Thanthi calling the film "Komali Mannan". See where that can fit here.

More to follow soon... --Kailash29792 (talk) 17:42, 12 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Kailash29792, Kantha mentions it like this: "Nadodi Mannan (The Vagabond King) was MGR’s grand project of 1956-57, and it was released on August 22, 1958." This indicates that principal photography occurred from 1956 to 1957. This line "Usually 40-50 days of shooting are adequate for a movie. But, for ‘Nadodi Mannan’, it took 156 days" indicates that a period of 156 days (possibly with intervals/break from shooting) was taken to make the film. — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 07:05, 13 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I'll expand the "critical reception" section soon. The rest of your comments have been resolved. — Ssven2 ^{Looking at you, kid} 07:05, 13 January 2018 (UTC)[reply]