Naalu Veli Nilam
Naalu Veli Nilam (transl. 27 Acres Land) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Muktha V. Srinivasan.[2] The film stars S. V. Sahasranamam, M. Pandaribai and M. Mynavathi.[3]
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| Directed by | Muktha V. Srinivasan |
| Produced by | S. V. Sahasranamam |
| Screenplay by | Thi. Janakiraman |
| Based on | Naalu Veli Nilam by Seva Stage |
| Starring | S. V. Sahasranamam Pandari Bai Mynavathi V. R. Rajagopal |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan M. K. Athmanathan |
| Cinematography | Nimai Gosh |
| Edited by | D. Vijayarangam, K. Durai |
Production company | Seva Screens |
Release date |
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Running time | 173 mins. (15649 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Production
Naalu Veli Nilam was adapted from the Seva Stage play of the same name.[4] The film adaptation was produced by S. V. Sahasranamam (who also acted in the play) and was directed by Muktha V. Srinivasan. Story, screenplay and dialogues were written by writer and novelist T. Janakiraman. Nimai Gosh was in charge of cinematography while editing was done by D. Vijayarangam and K. Durai. Kalasaagaram Rajagopal was in charge of art direction. Choreography was done by Madhavan, Chinnilal and Sampathkumar. Still photography was done by B. Ranganathan.[1] The film was shot at Bharani Studios and processed at Vijaya laboratory.
Soundtrack
Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and M. K. Athmanathan while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi and M. K. Athmanathan. A folk song, a Thiruvarutpa by Ramalinga Swamigal and three songs by Bharathiyar were also included in the film. Playback singers were Sirkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, A. L. Raghavan, R. Jayaraman, Thiruchi Loganathan, K. Jamuna Rani, S. Janaki, L. R. Eswari, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela and A. Andal.[5]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Music director | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ooraar Urangaiyile" | Thiruchi Loganathan & L. R. Eswari | K. V. Mahadevan | Folk Song | 03:21 |
| 2 | "Kulipen Panneerile" | S. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani | A. Maruthakasi | 05:01 | |
| 3 | "Paadupattu Thaedi Panathai .. Iruppavargal Anubavikka" | P. Susheela | 04:05 | ||
| 4 | "Muruga Muruga Muruga" Title song | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | Bharathiyar | 02:56 | |
| 5 | "Nambinaar Keduvadhillai" | A. L. Raghavan & A. Andal | M. K. Athmanathan | 03:36 | |
| 6 | "Kaani Nilam Vendum" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 00:49 | ||
| 7 | "Enakkum Unakkum" | Ramalinga Swamigal | 03:46 | ||
| 8 | "Singaara Cholaiyile" | S. C. Krishnan | M. K. Athmanathan | ||
| 9 | "Unnai Thaedi Vandhen" | S. C. Krishnan & K. Jamuna Rani | 01:49 | ||
| 10 | "Inba Kavidhai Paaduthu" | R. Jayaraman & S. Janaki | 02:46 | ||
| 11 | "Kalyaanamaam Kalyaanam" | R. Jayaraman, S. Janaki& group | 03:55 |
Reception
The film was a loss to Sahasranamam. He mortgaged his house, paid compensation to the distributors and paid the balance fee to Pandari Bai and Mynavathi.[5][6] The film is remembered for its story and the memorable songs.
References
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017.
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. pp. 170 & 619.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link) - Typo: Printed as Naalu Veli Neelam
- Nalu Veli Nilam (1959 – Tamil)
- Bhatt, Karthik (25 April 2015). "Policekaran Magal: From stage to celluloid". The Cinema Resource Centre. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 174 — 175.
- Majordasan. "Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema – Muthuraman". Kalyanamalai. Retrieved 20 April 2018.