Nallavan (transl. Good man) is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. Thiruvengadam.[2] The film stars R. S. Manohar, Serukalathur Sama, P. K. Saraswathi and Rajasulochana.[1]
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| Directed by | M. Thiruvengadam |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Story by | O. K. Durai S. Raghavan |
| Starring | R. S. Manohar Serukalathur Sama P. K. Saraswathi Rajasulochana |
| Cinematography | G. Chandran |
| Edited by | S. Surya |
| Music by | M. S. Gnanamani |
Production company | Sunrise Productions |
| Distributed by | Sunrise Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 min. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.[1]
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Production edit
Nallavan was produced by Sunrise Productions and directed by M. Thiruvengadam. O. K. Durai and S. Raghavan wrote the story while S. L. Narayanan composed the dialogues. G. Chandran and S. Surya were in charge of cinematography and editing respectively. S. K. Jayavar and Nayak handled the art direction. Choreography was by T. G. Thangaraj and K. K. Sinha. Still photography was done by S. N. Ragasamy and Tukaram.[1] Shooting took place at the now defunct Film Centre and Star Combines studios.[3]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack of the film was composed by M. S. Gnanamani, while the lyrics were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Ghantasala, V. N. Sundaram, Thiruchi Loganathan, P. Leela, N. L. Ganasaraswathi and G. Kasthoori were playback singers. The soundtrack did not attain popularity.[3]
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Duration |
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| 1 | "Bharathiye Nam Bharadha" | V. N. Sundaram | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | |
| 2 | "Inbak Kalai Vaanil" | P. Leela | ||
| 3 | "Nambathe Unnaiye Nambathe" | Thiruchi Loganathan | ||
| 4 | "Valluvar Vasugi Pol Illara" | P. Leela & G. Kasthoori | ||
| 5 | "Paalaivana.... Kanneerum Kaanikkaiyaa Kadhal" | P. Leela | ||
| 6 | "Vazhvil Inbam Kaanuma" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela | ||
| 7 | "Gnana Sabaithanil Aadum" | N. L. Ganasaraswathi | ||
| 8 | "Maaradha Aasaiyellaam Kaanal" | Ghantasala |
Reception edit
Nallavan was released on 5 March 1955.[1] The film was not a commercial success, but film historian Randor Guy praised it for the "formidable cast" and "unusual storyline".[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 23 June 2017.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (1998). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. p. 623.
- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (10 August 2013). "Nallavan (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
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