Nandha En Nila (transl. Nandha, my moon) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Jagannathan and written by Pushpa Thangadurai. It is based on Thangadurai's novel of the same name that was serialised in Dinamani Kathir.[1][2] The film stars Vijayakumar, Sumithra and Fatafat Jayalaxmi. It was released on 9 December 1977.[3]
| Nandha En Nila | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | A. Jagannathan |
| Written by | Pushpa Thangadurai |
| Based on | Nandha En Nila by Pushpa Thangadurai |
| Produced by | R. S. Sankaran |
| Starring | Vijayakumar Sumithra Fatafat Jayalaxmi |
| Cinematography | Dutt |
| Edited by | Vijayanand |
| Music by | V. Dakshinamoorthy |
Production company | Ramya Cine Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
This article needs a plot summary. (August 2023) |
Cast edit
- Vijayakumar
- Sumithra
- Fatafat Jayalaxmi
- M. N. Rajam (guest appearance)
- Kusalakumari (guest appearance)
- Jeyageetha
- Anupama
- Vasantha
- Selvakumar
- Veerasami
- Ramachandran
- Rangamani
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy.[4] The title song is set to the Hindustani raga Madhuvanti.[5][6] It attained popularity, as did "Oru Kaathal Saamrajyam".[7][8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nandha En Nila" | Iraa. Pazhanisami | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Kovilukku Poojaiseiya" | Iraa. Pazhanisami | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Oru Kaathal Saamrajyam" | Na. Kamarasan | P. Jayachandran, T. K. Kala | |
| 4. | "Kannukutti Chellamma" | Pulamaipithan | S. Janaki |
References edit
- ^ "Tamil novelist Pushpa Thangadurai dead at 82". The Times of India. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Nandha En Nila (motion picture) (in Tamil). Ramya Cine Arts. 1977. Opening credits, at 0:17.
- ^ "Nandha En Nila ( 1977 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 14 November 2004. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Nandha En Nilaa Tamil Film Ep Vinyl Record by V Dakshinamoorthy". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (9 November 2012). "Twice as nice". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (25 September 2020). "Remembering SP Balasubrahmanyam Through The MSV Era, The Ilaiyaraaja Era, And Beyond". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ கோலப்பன், ப. (13 May 2016). "திரையில் மிளிரும் வரிகள் 13: நந்தா நீ என் நிலா நிலா..." Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (3 August 2013). "Dakshinamurti passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
