Nadodi (pronounced [n̪aːɖoːɖi]; transl. Vagabond) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran (credited as M. G. R), B. Saroja Devi and Bharathi in her acting debut. It was released on 14 April 1966, and became a modest commercial success.
| Nadodi | |
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| Directed by | B. R. Panthulu |
| Story by | G. Balasubramaniam |
| Produced by | B. R. Panthulu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | R. Deva |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Padmini Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
Thyagu remains inconsolable since Meena, his lover, committed suicide because of her father, the wealthy Dharmalingam. The latter categorically refused Meena's marriage to her beloved Thyagu, under the pretext that Thyagu belongs to an oppressed caste, while the same father, an activist speaker travels the country, by crying out, by preaching, to anyone who might be listening the virtues of the abolition of the caste system.
To trap him, confront his hypocrisy and to honour her older sister, Radha, the second daughter of Dharmalingam leaves upon meeting the mysterious benefactor that seems to be Thyagu, and decides to marry him. Indeed, this good model son, adoptive, gave up his immense heritage, preferring to bequeath integration to the blue-collar workers of his late father. Thyagu ends up leaving the family field and is put in search of plenitude, by making of course its passage.
Radha meanwhile, falls into the claws of Jambu, a former gardener, who holds her because of the misfortunes caused by her father, particularly the death of his mother and her little sister. In reprisals, by reminding the contemptible words uttered by Dharmalingam against his blind little sister, Jambu decides to return the similar one. He deprives Radha of her sight and puts her at the street corner to beg. Later, the ways of Radha and Thyagu cross. Alas, neither one, nor the other can be recognised, be identified about it.
Cast edit
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- Supporting cast
- Loose Arumugam, Raja, S. A. G. Sami, Kumar, Kamakshinathan, Kesavan, Sami, Dhandapani, P. S. Selvaraj.
Production edit
Nadodi was produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu under Padmini Pictures. The dialogues were written by R. K. Shanmugam from a story by G. Balasubramaniam. V. Ramamoorthy handled the cinematography, and R. Devarajan did so for editing. Bharathi made her acting debut in this film.[1]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] "Ulagamengum" is based on "Tom Dooley" by The Kingston Trio.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ulagamengum Orey" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 3.24 |
| 2. | "Kadavul Seitha Paavam" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan | 4.43 |
| 3. | "Androru Naal" | Kannadasan | L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Naadu Athai Naadu" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Paadum KuralInge Padiyavan Enge" | Kannadasan | P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "Rassikathane Intha" | Kannadasan | P. Susheela | |
| 7. | "Thirumbivaa" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 8. | "Kadavul Thandha Paadam" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 9. | "Kangalinal" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
Release and reception edit
Nadodi was released on 14 April 1966.[4] Ananda Vikatan negatively reviewed the film, calling it worth watching only for the songs.[5] Kalki, however, reviewed the film more positively.[6] The film was a modest success, with a theatrical run of 70 days.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Guy, Randor (13 February 2016). "Naadodi (1966)tamil". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 June 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Nadodi (1966)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ S, Karthik. "Tamil [Other Composers]". ItwoFS. Archived from the original on 22 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (16 March 2016). "MGR Remembered – Part 34 | 1966 and Prelude to the M.R. Radha shooting incident". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: நாடோடி". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 5 June 1966. Archived from the original on 9 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "நாடோடி". Kalki (in Tamil). 15 May 1966. p. 28. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
