Nallavan (1955 film)
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| Directed by | M. Thiruvengadam |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Story by | O. K. Durai S. Raghavan |
| Starring | R. S. Manohar Serukalathur Sama P. K. Saraswathi Rajasulochana |
| Cinematography | G. Chandran |
| Edited by | S. Surya |
| Music by | M. S. Gnanamani |
Production company | Sunrise Productions |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nallavan (transl. Good man) is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. Thiruvengadam. The film stars R. S. Manohar, Serukalathur Sama, P. K. Saraswathi and Rajasulochana.[1]
Cast
[edit]List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.[1]
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Production
[edit]Nallavan was produced by Sunrise Productions and directed by M. Thiruvengadam. O. K. Durai and S. Raghavan wrote the story while S. L. Narayanan composed the dialogues. G. Chandran and S. Surya were in charge of cinematography and editing respectively. S. K. Jayavar and Nayak handled the art direction. Choreography was by T. G. Thangaraj and K. K. Sinha. Still photography was done by S. N. Ragasamy and Tukaram.[1] Shooting took place at the now defunct Film Centre and Star Combines studios.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack of the film was composed by M. S. Gnanamani, while the lyrics were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The soundtrack did not attain popularity.[2]
| Song | Singer |
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| "Bharathiye Nam Bharadha" | V. N. Sundaram |
| "Inbak Kalai Vaanil" | P. Leela |
| "Nambathe Unnaiye Nambathe" | Thiruchi Loganathan |
| "Valluvar Vasugi Pol Illara" | P. Leela & G. Kasthoori |
| "Paalaivana.... Kanneerum Kaanikkaiyaa Kadhal" | P. Leela |
| "Vazhvil Inbam Kaanuma" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela |
| "Gnana Sabaithanil Aadum" | N. L. Ganasaraswathi |
| "Maaradha Aasaiyellaam Kaanal" | Ghantasala |
Reception
[edit]Nallavan was released on 5 March 1955.[1] The film was not a commercial success, but film historian Randor Guy praised it for the "formidable cast" and "unusual storyline".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "1955 – நல்லவன் – சன்ரைஸ் புரொடக்சன்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (10 August 2013). "Nallavan (1955)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
