Nalla Idathu Sammandham (transl. The good alliance) is 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Somu. It was the debut production of writer A. P. Nagarajan, who co-produced the film with V. K. Ramasamy. The story was provided by Ramasamy himself, while the screenplay was written by Nagarajan. It stars M. R. Radha, Prem Nazir, Sowcar Janaki and M. N. Rajam. The film was released on 16 February 1958.
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| Directed by | K. Somu |
| Screenplay by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Story by | V. K. Ramasamy |
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| Cinematography | V. K. Goppanna |
| Edited by | T. Vijayarangam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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A wealthy man with a wayward son and a daughter, who is a nurse, thinks his son would change his ways if he gets married. He arranges a marriage for his son with another wealthy man's daughter, and sends the communication to his son and daughter. The wedding comes as a surprise to the son who does not intend getting married. However, he informs his sister he will be present at the wedding ceremony. He turns up just in time to tie the mangala sutra. The young bride joins her husband with hopes of a happy marriage, but her life turns out to be sheer torture. Meanwhile, the nurse falls in love with a police officer, and soon the story takes a few turns and twists. Finally, the wayward son reforms, and all live happily.
Cast
edit- M. R. Radha as Muthu
- Sowcar Janaki as Rathinam
- Prem Nazir as Manickam
- M. N. Rajam as Maragatham
- V. K. Ramasamy as Muthu's father
- C. K. Saraswathi
- K. Sarangapani
- Madi Lakshmi as Mohana
- V. M. Ezhumalai
- P. D. Sambandam as Rummy
- Kallapart Natarajan as Jacky
Production
editThe film marked the production debut of A. P. Nagarajan. He co-founded a production company named "Lakshmi Pictures" with actor V. K. Ramasamy.[1][2] Ramasamy provided the story, while Nagarajan wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film. The film was shot in Madras and Salem.[3]
Nagarajan and Ramasamy were producing Vadivukku Valai Kappu which they shelved due to Savitri's pregnancy. Nagarajan insisted Ramasamy to write a story which prompted the latter to write one which became Nalla Idathu Sambandham.[4]
Soundtrack
editThe film's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5] The film established L. R. Eswari's career as a playback singer.[1]
| Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Puthu Pennae" | L. R. Eswari, T. R. Kajalakshmi, G. Kasthuri and Udutha | A. S. Narayanan | 03:12 |
| "Ponnu Mappillai" | L. R. Eswari & G. Kasthuri | 02:33 | |
| "Thukkaththil Sirikkanum" | L. R. Eswari | A. Maruthakasi | 02:42 |
| "Ivarey Thaan Avaru" | 02:48 | ||
| "Sonnalum Ketppathillai" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 02:36 | |
| "Jaalam Seivathum Niyaayamaa" | 04:00 |
Release and reception
editThe film was released on 16 February 1958,[6] and was successful at the box office.[3] The film marked a turning point in Radha's career.[7] Kanthan of Kalki wrote [clarification needed].[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "எனது தாயார் சினிமாவில் கோரஸ் பாடித்தான் என்னை வளர்த்தார்". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 28 August 2012. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 158. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
- ^ a b Guy, Randor (20 July 2013). "Nalla Idathu Sammandham (1958)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ ராமசாமி, வி. கே. (13 April 1997). "ஏன் பிரிந்தார் ஏ.பி.என்?" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 82–85. Retrieved 31 May 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 147.
- ^ "1958 – நல்ல இடத்து சம்மந்தம் – ஸ்ரீ லஷ்மி பிக்சர்ஸ் (த)" [1958 – Nalla Idathu Sammandham – Sri Lakshmi Pictures (ta)]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 December 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "சாண்டோ சின்னப்பா தேவர்! (33)". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 20 March 2016. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ காந்தன் (2 March 1958). "நல்ல இடத்துச் சம்பந்தம்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 14–15. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2022 – via Internet Archive.
