Nalla Idathu Sammandham

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Nalla Idathu Sammandham
Nalla Idathu Sammandham.jpg
Film poster
Directed byK. Somu
Screenplay byA. P. Nagarajan
Story byV. K. Ramasamy
Produced by
  • V. K. Ramasamy
  • A. P. Nagarajan
Starring
CinematographyV. K. Goppanna
Edited byT. Vijayarangam
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Sri Lakshmi Pictures
Release date
  • 16 February 1958 (1958-02-16)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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 soundtrack and background score were composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[1]

Plot[]

A wealthy man (Ramasami) with a wayward son (Radha) and a daughter (Rajam), 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 (Janaki), 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 'mangalasutra'!

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 cop (Nazir), and soon the story takes a few turns and twists. Finally, the wayward son reforms, and all live happily.

As expected, M.R. Radha dominates the film with his characteristic flamboyant performance while Sowcar Janaki plays the tradition-drenched wife encasing her fine range of talent. Sacchu and her elder sister 'Maadi' Lakshmi present fine dances. As does 'Gemini' Chandra (choreography by T.C. Thangaraj). Ramasami is excellent, and during that period, he and multi-talented Nagarajan produced movies together, directed by Somu.

The film had excellent music by K.V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Marudhakasi and A.S. Narayanan. Some of the songs that became popular were 'Puthu Penney Puthu Penney Nimirnthu Paaru' (by , Kasthuri, Udutha and Gajalakshmi) and 'Ponnu Maapillay Onnaa Poguthu Jigu Jigu Vandiyiley' (L.R. Eswari and Kasthuri). Noted singer Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi sang the ghazal-like 'Kuzhandhai Pol Oru Kanam'. This film was shot in Madras (now Chennai) and at Salem. It fared fairly well.

Remembered for The impressive performances of M.R. Radha, 'Sowcar' Janaki, Rajam, Nazir and Ramasami, and the tuneful music.

Cast[]

Production[]

The film marked the production debut of A. P. Nagarajan. He co-founded a production company named "Lakshmi Pictures" with actor V. K. Ramasamy.[2][3] Ramasamy provided the story, while Nagarajan wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film. The film was shot in Madras and Salem.[4]

Soundtrack[]

The film's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written A. Maruthakasi and A. S. Narayanan. The film established L. R. Eswari's career as a playback singer.[2]

No. Song Singer Lyrics Length(m:ss)
1 "Puthu Pennae" L. R. Eswari, T. R. Kajalakshmi, G. Kasthuri and Udutha A. S. Narayanan 03:12
2 "Ponnu Mappillai" L. R. Eswari & G. Kasthuri 02:33
3 "Thukkaththil Sirikkanum" L. R. Eswari A. Maruthakasi 02:42
4 "Ivarey Thaan Avaru" 02:48
5 "Sonnalum Ketppathillai" Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi 02:36
6 "Jaalam Seivathum Niyaayamaa" 04:00

Reception[]

The film was released on 16 February 1958,[5] and was successful at the box office.[4] The performances of M. R. Radha, Sowcar Janaki and V. K. Ramasamy received critical acclaim. The film marked a turning point in Radha's career.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1958/mar/02-03-1958/p14.jpg
  2. ^ a b "எனது தாயார் சினிமாவில் கோரஸ் பாடித்தான் என்னை வளர்த்தார்". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 28 August 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  3. ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 158. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
  4. ^ a b Guy, Randor (20 July 2013). "Nalla Idathu Sammandham (1958)". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  5. ^ Film News Anandan (2004). Saadhanaigal Padaitha thamizh thiraipada varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publishers.
  6. ^ "சாண்டோ சின்னப்பா தேவர்! (33)". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 20 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.

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