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'Nootrukku Nooru' is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed and written by K. Balachander. It stars Jaishankar and Lakshmi, with Jayakumari, Vijaya Lalitha and Srividya in other pivotal roles. The story is about a college professor who is accused by three girls of sexual harassment, just before his marriage. It was released on 19 March 1971. The film was remade in Hindi as 'Imtihan' in 1974.

Cast



* Jaishankar as Prakash

* Lakshmi as Lakshmi

* Nagesh as Ramesh, college student leader & Lakshmi's brother

* Srividya as Manjula

* Vijaya Lalitha as Stella

* Jayakumari as Kousalya

* Gemini Ganesan as the college principal [Guest Appearance]

* R. S. Manohar as Manjula's father

* Srikanth as Police Investigator, Raja

* V. Gopalakrishnan as Robert

* V. S. Raghavan as David, Stella's father

* Y. Gee. Mahendra as Mahesh

* S. V. Sahasranamam as Lakshmi's father

* S. N. Lakshmi as Lakshmi's mother

* Sukumari as Manjula's mother

* Neelu as College Lecturer

* Jayanthi [Guest Appearance] as Vimala's mother

Production



Although Jaishankar was previously known mainly for his action-oriented roles, Balachander saw potential in him for other roles and cast him in 'Nootrukku Nooru'.

Soundtrack



The music was composed by V. Kumar. The song "Naan Unnai" was remixed by S. Thaman in 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya' (2013).

Awards



* 1971 Film Fans' Association Best Actor Award for Jaishankar

Remake



'Nootrukku Nooru' was remade in Hindi as 'Imtihan' in 1974.

References




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