Mannippu
Mannippu (தமிழ்: மன்னிப்பு, English: Forgiveness) is a 1969 Tamil Romantic - Thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. L. Mohan Ram under his production company.[1][2] The film script was written by Thuraiyur K. Moorthi. Music was by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. It stars Jaishankar, A. V. M. Rajan, Venniradai Nirmala and Lakshmi playing lead, with Nagesh, R. S. Manohar, C. K. Saraswathi and Major Sundararajan in supporting roles. The film was a remake of the Malayalam film Padunna Puzha (1968).[1][3][4]
| Mannippu மன்னிப்பு | |
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| Directed by | M. Krishnan Nair |
| Produced by | P. L. Mohan Ram |
| Written by | Thuraiyur K. Moorthi |
| Starring | Jaishankar Venniradai Nirmala A. V. M. Rajan Lakshmi Nagesh |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
| Cinematography | S. S. Lal M. G. R. Mani |
| Edited by | S. A. Murugesan |
Production company | Golden Studios |
| Distributed by | Mohan Productions |
Release date | 28 November 1969 |
Running time | 135 Mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil language |
Plot
Advocate Kumar (A. V. M. Rajan) and his sister Bhama (Lakshmi) lose their mother and are brought up by their maternal aunt, who loves them as her own. Radha (Venniradai Nirmala) gives Bhama daily music lessons. Radha is in love with Gopi (Jaishankar), an artist. But her mother (C. K. Saraswathi) is against their relationship due to a family feud. Kumar invites Gopi to his house. Bhama impressed by the artistic talents of Gopi and falls in love with him at first sight. Gopi rejects her love and Bhama attempts to commit suicide. Her step mother consoles her and assures her fulfillment of her ambitions. One day, Bhama is not at home when Radha arrives for their lessons. Bhama's step mother gives her a cup of coffee and leaves for a wedding. Kumar, who is attracted to Radha, attempts to take advantage of the situation. Radha resists out of fear and shame. Kumar blocks her mouth with his hands. Radha dies and Kumar throws her corpse in a river. Gopi is arrested by the Police on the evidence of a letter found in her handbag, in which he suggests they elope. Kumar decides to surrender to the police to save Gopi, whom he knows to be innocent. Kumar's step mother comes to know about Kumar's decision. At the climax, the step mother appears before the court during Gopi's trial and reveals that the real cause for Radha's death was the poison that she mixed in Radha's coffee. Her objective was get Bhama and Gopi married following Radha's demise. Kumar commits suicide by consuming poison. The mother is sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Gopi is freed by the court and the film ends with Gopi lamenting his lover's demise on the banks of the river.
Cast
- Jaishankar as Artist Gopi
- A. V. M. Rajan as Advocate Kumar
- Venniradai Nirmala as Radha, Bhama's music teacher
- Lakshmi as Bhama, Kumar's sister
- Nagesh as Nalla Muthu, barber
- R. S. Manohar as Public Prosecutor
- Major Sundararajan as Govinda Pillai, Gopi's father
- S. V. Ramadoss as Police Inspector
- C. K. Saraswathi as Radha's mother
- Sattampillai Venkataraman as Chettiyar
- Loose Mohan as Ramaiah, Kumar's servant
- Ennatha Kannaiya as Radha's uncle
Crew
- Art: B. Nagarajan
- Stills: R. N. Nagaraja Rao
- Design: Srini Somu
- Publicity: Elegant Publicity
- Processing: S. R. Ranganathan by Vijaya Laboratory
- Audiography (song): S. P. Ramanathan
- Audiography (dialogue): D. Lasaras
- Re - Recording: S. P. Ramanathan
- Outdoor: Dejo Films Unit
Table of Mannippu and Padunna Puzha
| Mannippu (Tamil) | Padunna Puzha (Malayalam) |
|---|---|
| Artist Gopi (Jaishankar) | Artist Jayachandran (Prem Nazir) |
| Advocate Kumar (A. V. M. Rajan) | Advocate Raveendran (K. P. Ummer) |
| Radha (Venniradai Nirmala) | Rajalakshmi (Sheela) |
| Bhama (Lakshmi) | Indumathi (Ushanandini) |
| Nalla Muthu (Nagesh) | (Adoor Bhasi) |
| Dhanam Ammal (Aranmula Ponnamma) | Bhanumathi Ammal (Aranmula Ponnamma) |
| Bhavani Ammal (C. K. Saraswathi) | Bhavani Ammal (T. R. Omana) |
Box office
Padunna Puzha released on 20 June 1968 was probably the first Malayalam film that was remade in another language. M. Krishnan Nair, who directed the film, directed the Tamil remake Mannippu also. Both films were successful at the box office.[1]
Soundtrack
| Mannippu | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1969 |
| Recorded | 1969 |
| Genre | Saregama |
| Length | 24:34 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Music was by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and lyrics were written by Vaali.[5] The playback singers consist of T. M. Soundararajan, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, P. Suseela and A. P. Komala.
All lyrics are written by Vaali.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kuyilosai Vellum" | P. Susheela A. P. Komala | 03:04 |
| 2. | "Nee Engey En Ninaivugal - (M)" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:18 |
| 3. | "Vennila Vaanil Varum" | T. M. Soundararajan P. Susheela | 04:53 |
| 4. | "Nee Engey En - (F)" | A. P. Komala, P. Susheela | 04:14 |
| 5. | "Kadavul Thoongavillai" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 03:54 |
| 6. | "Nee Engey En - Pathos" | P. Susheela | 04:51 |
References
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