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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| director = [[Babu Ganesh]] | | director = [[Babu Ganesh]] | ||
| writer = Babu Ganesh | |||
| producer = Maragathamani | | producer = Maragathamani | ||
| starring = Babu Ganesh<br />[[Ravali]]<br />[[Neena (Tamil actress)|Neena]]<br />[[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] | |||
| starring = Babu Ganesh<br />[[Ravali]]<br>[[Neena (Tamil actress)|Neena]]<br>[[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] | |||
| cinematography = C. H. Rajkumar | | cinematography = C. H. Rajkumar | ||
| editing = Babu Ganesh | | editing = Babu Ganesh | ||
| music = Babu Ganesh | |||
| studio = Balavignesh Creations | | studio = Balavignesh Creations | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2000|06|23}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2000|06|23}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Nagalingam''''' is | '''''Nagalingam''''' is a 2000 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[devotional film]] written and directed by [[Babu Ganesh]], who also starred in the title role. Apart from acting and directing, Babu Ganesh also wrote the script, composed the music and handled editing and choreography respectively. The film also starred [[Ravali]], [[Neena (Tamil actress)|Neena]] and [[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] in leading roles. | ||
== Plot == | |||
{{no plot|date=June 2023}} | |||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
*[[Babu Ganesh]] as Nagalingam | *[[Babu Ganesh]] as Nagalingam | ||
*[[Ravali]] as Priya | *[[Ravali]] as Priya | ||
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*[[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] as Raja | *[[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] as Raja | ||
==Production== | == Production == | ||
The team released a press note prior to release announcing that they would be the first Tamil film to feature fragrances throughout the | The team released a press note prior to release announcing that they would be the first Tamil film to feature fragrances throughout the film. The decision was taken in a bid to curb piracy and the team revealed that they had prepared smells of rose petals, camphor, sambrani and jasmine to be released with scenes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prasad |first=Ayyappa |date=7 July 2000 |title=Nagalingam {{!}} Smells to attract audiences! |url=http://www.screenindia.com/jul07/south.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010718201308/http://www.screenindia.com/jul07/south.htm |archive-date=18 July 2001 |access-date=18 November 2020 |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]}}</ref><ref name="indolink">{{Cite web |title=Press Release on Nagalingam |url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/News/2000/June/pnews_12959.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034542/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/News/2000/June/pnews_12959.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=22 February 2014 |website=Indolink}}</ref> Babu Ganesh also hoped to make the feat reach the Guinness Book of Records, and explained the trick used would be a simple adaptation of the aerosol principle.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 August 2000 |title=No kiss for this miss |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/04ss.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129190753/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/04ss.htm |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> During the making of the film, actress [[Ravali]] fell out with Babu Ganesh regarding her payment. She subsequently approached the [[Nadigar Sangam]] and the organisation's president [[Vijayakanth]] helped settle her dues.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijayakanth Sits in Judgement |url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Hot%20News1%20.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030222131542/http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Hot%20News1%20.htm |archive-date=22 February 2003 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=cinematoday2.itgo.com}}</ref> | ||
== Release and reception == | |||
The film was released on 23 June 2000,<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2000 |title=And now, fragrant movies! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jun/13box.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250818095231/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/jun/13box.htm |archive-date=18 August 2025 |access-date=18 August 2025 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> and the fragrance gimmick used by the producers received negative feedback from audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ravali's revelation |url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/tamil/gossip/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001014154331/http://movies.indiainfo.com/tamil/gossip/index.html |archive-date=14 October 2000 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=Indiainfo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=30 July 2000 |title=வாசனை வருது பார்! |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2000-07-30/page/8/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230630070201/https://archive.org/details/kalki2000-07-30/page/8/mode/2up |archive-date=30 June 2023 |access-date=29 June 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=8–9 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' wrote, "A corny storyline and a narrative and scripting style that would have made any director disown the product".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |title=Nagalingam |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov57.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030831044754/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov57.asp |archive-date=31 August 2003 |access-date=18 August 2025 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> The film was a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 July 2000 |title=First Scented Movie Stinks At Box Office |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/first-scented-movie-stinks-at-box-office/cid/893038 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250818094253/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/first-scented-movie-stinks-at-box-office/cid/893038 |archive-date=18 August 2025 |access-date=18 August 2025 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |language=en}}</ref> Despite this, Babu Ganesh attempted to repeat the fragrance gimmick in a later film ''Naane Varuven'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H1dKMxHqlI |title=Naane Varuven - Tamil Film Trailer - Worlds First Fragrance Film |date=6 December 2012 |last=Rajshri Tamil |author-link=Rajshri Media |access-date=30 April 2025 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/7H1dKMxHqlI |archive-date=18 August 2025 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | |||
== | == References == | ||
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== | == External links == | ||
{{ | *{{IMDb title}} | ||
[[Category:2000 films]] | [[Category:2000 films]] | ||
[[Category:2000 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2000 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]] | [[Category:Hindu devotional films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:02, 3 March 2026
| Nagalingam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Babu Ganesh |
| Produced by | Maragathamani |
| Written by | Babu Ganesh |
| Starring | Babu Ganesh Ravali Neena Babloo Prithiveeraj |
| Music by | Babu Ganesh |
| Cinematography | C. H. Rajkumar |
| Edited by | Babu Ganesh |
Production company | Balavignesh Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nagalingam is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language devotional film written and directed by Babu Ganesh, who also starred in the title role. Apart from acting and directing, Babu Ganesh also wrote the script, composed the music and handled editing and choreography respectively. The film also starred Ravali, Neena and Babloo Prithiveeraj in leading roles.
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
- Babu Ganesh as Nagalingam
- Ravali as Priya
- Neena as Nagakanni
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as Raja
Production[edit | edit source]
The team released a press note prior to release announcing that they would be the first Tamil film to feature fragrances throughout the film. The decision was taken in a bid to curb piracy and the team revealed that they had prepared smells of rose petals, camphor, sambrani and jasmine to be released with scenes.[1][2] Babu Ganesh also hoped to make the feat reach the Guinness Book of Records, and explained the trick used would be a simple adaptation of the aerosol principle.[3] During the making of the film, actress Ravali fell out with Babu Ganesh regarding her payment. She subsequently approached the Nadigar Sangam and the organisation's president Vijayakanth helped settle her dues.[4]
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film was released on 23 June 2000,[5] and the fragrance gimmick used by the producers received negative feedback from audiences.[6][7] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "A corny storyline and a narrative and scripting style that would have made any director disown the product".[8] The film was a box office failure.[9] Despite this, Babu Ganesh attempted to repeat the fragrance gimmick in a later film Naane Varuven (2012).[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Prasad, Ayyappa (7 July 2000). "Nagalingam | Smells to attract audiences!". Screen. Archived from the original on 18 July 2001. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ↑ "Press Release on Nagalingam". Indolink. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ↑ "No kiss for this miss". Rediff.com. 4 August 2000. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "Vijayakanth Sits in Judgement". cinematoday2.itgo.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2003. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "And now, fragrant movies!". Rediff.com. 13 June 2000. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Ravali's revelation". Indiainfo. Archived from the original on 14 October 2000. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "வாசனை வருது பார்!". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 30 July 2000. pp. 8–9. Retrieved 29 June 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Mannath, Malini. "Nagalingam". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 31 August 2003. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ "First Scented Movie Stinks At Box Office". The Telegraph. 25 July 2000. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ↑ Rajshri Tamil (6 December 2012). Naane Varuven - Tamil Film Trailer - Worlds First Fragrance Film. Archived from the original on 18 August 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025 – via YouTube.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Nagalingam on IMDb