Nichaya Thamboolam (transl. The Betrothal) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna. It was released on 9 February 1962. The film was released in Telugu as Pelli Thambulam.[2]
| Nichaya Thamboolam | |
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| Directed by | B. S. Ranga |
| Written by | 'Virudai' Ramasamy |
| Produced by | B. S. Ranga |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Jamuna |
| Cinematography | B. S. Ranga |
| Edited by | P. G. Mohan M. Devendranath |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Vikram Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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A senior police officer, Ranganathan, has a spoilt son, Raghuraman. Ranganathan's wife (Raghu's mother) Kamakshi is a kind-hearted lady. Raghu falls in love with Seetha, is the daughter of a poor teacher, Ramanna. Ranganathan's family and Ramanna's family are related to each other. When Seetha born, both parents agreed that she should be married to Raghu and exchanged the Nichaya Thamboolam. However, due to their status, the families had been estranged from each other. Raghu marries Seetha and begets a child. But Raghu suspects Seetha's fidelity and walks out. To complicate matters further, Raghu is charged with the murder of his friend Pattusamy. Seetha takes the blame on herself in order to save Raghu. After more twists and turns it is revealed that Pattusamy is alive. The families come together and all live happily.
Cast
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Production
editFor the song "Padaithane Padaithane", Ranga initially built an elaborate set; however he had it torn down and "instead painted the floor wet black and used lamp posts".[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[4] "Padaithane Padaithane" is set in Bilaskhani Todi, a Hindustani raga.[5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
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| "Aandavan Padaichan" | T. M. Soundararajan | 05:13 |
| "Padaithaane, Padaithaane Manithanai" | 04:43 | |
| "Paavadai Dhavaniyil" | 04:26 | |
| "Alangaram Alangaram" | S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari | 02:50 |
| "Ithu Ver Ulagam" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 04:00 |
| "Maalai Soodum Mana Naal" | P. Susheela | 03:07 |
| "Nethiyile Oru Kunguma Pottu" | 03:43 | |
| "Nee Nadanthaal Enna" | 02:43 |
Reception
editThe film was a box-office success, though it did not hit the 100-day mark.[6]
References
edit- ^ "71-80". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 191. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
- ^ Akundi, Sweta (30 April 2018). "Shadows on the wall". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (November 2016). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 2 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. pp. 70–71.
- ^ Guy, Randor (17 July 2015). "His love for Bilaskhan-i Todi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ Guy, Randor (2 May 2015). "Blast from the past: Nichaya Thamboolam 1962". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2018.