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Wikipedia article
'Nalla Idathu Sammandham' 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.https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1958/mar/02-03-1958/p14.jpg
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 L.R. Eswari, 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
* M. R. Radha as Muthu
* Sowcar Janaki as Rathinam
* Prem Nazir as Manickam
* M. N. Rajam as Maragatham
* V. K. Ramasamy as Muthu's father
* C. K. Saraswathi
* K. Sarangapani
* Madi Lakshmi as Mohana
* V. M. Ezhumalai
* P. D. Sambandam as Rummy
* Kallapart Natarajan as Jacky
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. Ramasamy provided the story, while Nagarajan wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film. The film was shot in Madras and Salem.
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.
Reception
The film was released on 16 February 1958, and was successful at the box office. 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.
References
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