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Nallavan (1955 film)

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'Nallavan' is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. Thiruvengadam. The film stars R. S. Manohar, Serukalathur Sama, P. K. Saraswathi and Rajasulochana.

Cast



List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.

;Male cast

*R. S. Manohar

*Serukalathur Sama

*M. N. Nambiar

*Mustafa

*V. K. Ramasamy

;Female cast

*P. K. Saraswathi

*Rajasulochana

*S. Revathi

*C. K. Saraswathi

Production



'Nallavan' was produced by Sunrise Productions and directed by M. Thiruvengadam. O. K. Durai and S. Raghavan wrote the story while S. L. Narayanan penned 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. Shooting took place at the now defunct Film Centre and Star Combines studios.

Soundtrack



The soundtrack of the film was composed by M. S. Gnanamani, while the lyrics were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Ghantasala, V. N. Sundaram, Thiruchi Loganathan, P. Leela, N. L. Ganasaraswathi and G. Kasthoori were playback singers. The soundtrack did not attain popularity.

Reception



'Nallavan' was released on 5 March 1955. The film was not a commercial success, but film historian Randor Guy praised it for the "formidable cast" and "unusual storyline".

References



Category:1955 films

Category:1950s Tamil-language films

Category:Indian drama films

Category:Indian black-and-white films

Category:1955 drama films


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