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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Naam Iruvar | | name = Naam Iruvar | ||
| image = Naam Iruvar (1985).jpg | | image = Naam Iruvar (1985).jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[R. Krishnamoorthy]] | | director = [[R. Krishnamoorthy]] | ||
| producer = A. V. M. Kumaran | | producer = A. V. M. Kumaran | ||
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]<br />[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]<br />[[Charle]] | | starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]<br />[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]<br />[[Charle]] | ||
| cinematography = T S Vinayagam | |||
| music = [[Gangai Amaran]] | | music = [[Gangai Amaran]] | ||
| studio = [[AVM Productions]] | |||
| studio | |||
| released = {{Film date|1985|03|08|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1985|03|08|df=y}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Naam Iruvar''''' ({{translation|We Two}}) is a 1985 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[R. Krishnamoorthy]] and produced by | '''''Naam Iruvar''''' ({{translation|We Two}}) is a 1985 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[R. Krishnamoorthy]] and produced by [[AVM Productions]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] and [[Charle]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=241-250 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp25.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128041903/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp25.htm |archive-date=28 November 2022 |access-date=28 November 2022 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> It is a remake of the [[Kannada]] film ''[[Ramapurada Ravana]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2013 |title=Top ten Kannada films to have been remade |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/photo-features/top-ten-kannada-films-to-have-been-remade/photostory/27975343.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128042220/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/photo-features/top-ten-kannada-films-to-have-been-remade/photostory/27975343.cms |archive-date=28 November 2022 |access-date=28 November 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and was Ganesan's 250th film as an actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2019 |title='வசந்தமாளிகை'யில் ஜெயலலிதா - சிவாஜி நினைவுநாள் இன்று! |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/508083-sivaji.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610150859/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/508083-sivaji.html |archive-date=10 June 2021 |access-date=28 November 2022 |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |language=ta}}</ref><!-- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-23-8-309 --> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Veerayya ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a retired alcoholic soldier that's living in his hometown with his niece, Radha ([[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]). Raja ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) arrives in town as the new teacher and is offered a place to stay at the home of the trustee of the school, Sivagami ([[Srividya]]). Veerayya and Sivagami were in love once but couldn't get married. Her father, Somasundaram ([[V. S. Raghavan]]) was the town leader and opposed the match due to Veerayya's illiteracy and lack of wealth. Sivagami was set to marry a man that her father chose but he died on the wedding day and she remains unmarried. Veerayya left town due to his heartbreak and joined the army. He now spends his days drinking and fighting against the injustices meted out by Periyadurai ([[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]) to the townspeople. Periyadurai smuggles drugs, prints counterfeit cash and has murdered townspeople in his bid to become rich and powerful. He's assisted in his misdeeds by his younger brother Chelladurai ([[Sivachandran]]), mistress Mayilu ([[Kovai Sarala]]) and right-hand man Papo ([[ | Veerayya ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a retired alcoholic soldier that's living in his hometown with his niece, Radha ([[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]). Raja ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) arrives in town as the new teacher and is offered a place to stay at the home of the trustee of the school, Sivagami ([[Srividya]]). Veerayya and Sivagami were in love once but couldn't get married. Her father, Somasundaram ([[V. S. Raghavan]]) was the town leader and opposed the match due to Veerayya's illiteracy and lack of wealth. Sivagami was set to marry a man that her father chose but he died on the wedding day and she remains unmarried. Veerayya left town due to his heartbreak and joined the army. He now spends his days drinking and fighting against the injustices meted out by Periyadurai ([[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]) to the townspeople. Periyadurai smuggles drugs, prints counterfeit cash and has murdered townspeople in his bid to become rich and powerful. He's assisted in his misdeeds by his younger brother Chelladurai ([[Sivachandran]]), mistress Mayilu ([[Kovai Sarala]]) and right-hand man Papo ([[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]]). | ||
Veerayya turns over a new leaf and gives up drinking after Raja's interference. Raja also begins to teach Veerayya. Radha and Raja also fall in love. Periyadurai plans to steal the money the townspeople collect to make improvements to the school. His plan is discovered by the Panchayat Board executive officer, Ramalingam ([[V. Gopalakrishnan (actor)|V. Gopalakrishnan]]) who is also Sivagami's brother. Periyadurai's group kills Ramalingam and sets it up to look like he was the thief. This sets Sivagami, Veerayya and Raja against Peryiradurai as the trio work together to uncover the depths of his misdeeds and bring him to justice. | Veerayya turns over a new leaf and gives up drinking after Raja's interference. Raja also begins to teach Veerayya. Radha and Raja also fall in love. Periyadurai plans to steal the money the townspeople collect to make improvements to the school. His plan is discovered by the Panchayat Board executive officer, Ramalingam ([[V. Gopalakrishnan (actor)|V. Gopalakrishnan]]) who is also Sivagami's brother. Periyadurai's group kills Ramalingam and sets it up to look like he was the thief. This sets Sivagami, Veerayya and Raja against Peryiradurai as the trio work together to uncover the depths of his misdeeds and bring him to justice. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{ | {{cast listing| | ||
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Veerayya | *[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Veerayya | ||
*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Raja | *[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as DSP Shankar / Raja | ||
*[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Radha | *[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Radha | ||
*[[Srividya]] as Sivagami | *[[Srividya]] as Sivagami | ||
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*[[Sivachandran]] as Chelladurai | *[[Sivachandran]] as Chelladurai | ||
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Mayilu | *[[Kovai Sarala]] as Mayilu | ||
*[[ | *[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Papo | ||
*[[V. Gopalakrishnan (actor)|V. Gopalakrishnan]] as Ramalingam | *[[V. Gopalakrishnan (actor)|V. Gopalakrishnan]] as Ramalingam | ||
*[[Loose Mohan]] as Govindan | *[[Loose Mohan]] as Govindan | ||
*[[Anuradha (actress)|Anuradha]] as Govindan's wife | *[[Anuradha (actress)|Anuradha]] as Govindan's wife | ||
*[[V. S. Raghavan]] as Somasundaram | *[[V. S. Raghavan]] as Somasundaram (Special Appearance) | ||
*[[Jayamalini]] as a dancer in the Potten Ginger | *[[Jayamalini]] as a dancer in the Potten Ginger | ||
*Suresh Chakravarthi | *Suresh Chakravarthi | ||
}} | |||
==Production== | |||
The film's title was named after 1947 film of [[Naam Iruvar (1947 film)|same name]] also produced by AVM Productions.<ref>{{cite news|title=சிவாஜி - பிரபு நடிக்கும் ஏவிஎம்மின் நாம் இருவர்|work=Anna|language=ta|access-date=24 June 2025|url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-23-8-309|page=3|date=1 September 1984|via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref> | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
Soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https:// | Soundtrack was composed by [[Gangai Amaran]], with lyrics by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 1984 |title=Naam Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/naam-iruvar-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1364856921 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128041619/https://music.apple.com/in/album/naam-iruvar-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1364856921 |archive-date=28 November 2022 |access-date=28 November 2022 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Naam Iruvar Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Gangai Ameran |url=https://macsendisk.com/product/naam-iruvar-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-gangai-ameran/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128041901/https://macsendisk.com/product/naam-iruvar-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-gangai-ameran/ |archive-date=28 November 2022 |access-date=28 November 2022 |website=Macsendisk}}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Thiruvizha | |||
| extra1 = [[P. Jayachandran]], [[B. S. Sasirekha]] | |||
| title2 = Onnudhan | |||
| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. P. Sailaja]] | |||
| title3 = Potten Ginger | |||
| extra3 = [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], [[S. Janaki]] | |||
}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{AVM Productions}} | {{AVM Productions}} | ||
[[Category:1985 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:1985 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1985 films]] | [[Category:1985 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:AVM Productions films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by R. Krishnamoorthy]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Gangai Amaran]] | |||
[[Category:Tamil remakes of Kannada films]] | [[Category:Tamil remakes of Kannada films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | ||
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| Directed by | R. Krishnamoorthy |
| Produced by | A. V. M. Kumaran |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Prabhu Urvashi Charle |
| Music by | Gangai Amaran |
| Cinematography | T S Vinayagam |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Naam Iruvar (transl. We Two) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, Urvashi and Charle.[1] It is a remake of the Kannada film Ramapurada Ravana,[2] and was Ganesan's 250th film as an actor.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Veerayya (Sivaji Ganesan) is a retired alcoholic soldier that's living in his hometown with his niece, Radha (Urvashi). Raja (Prabhu) arrives in town as the new teacher and is offered a place to stay at the home of the trustee of the school, Sivagami (Srividya). Veerayya and Sivagami were in love once but couldn't get married. Her father, Somasundaram (V. S. Raghavan) was the town leader and opposed the match due to Veerayya's illiteracy and lack of wealth. Sivagami was set to marry a man that her father chose but he died on the wedding day and she remains unmarried. Veerayya left town due to his heartbreak and joined the army. He now spends his days drinking and fighting against the injustices meted out by Periyadurai (V. K. Ramasamy) to the townspeople. Periyadurai smuggles drugs, prints counterfeit cash and has murdered townspeople in his bid to become rich and powerful. He's assisted in his misdeeds by his younger brother Chelladurai (Sivachandran), mistress Mayilu (Kovai Sarala) and right-hand man Papo (Vennira Aadai Moorthy). Veerayya turns over a new leaf and gives up drinking after Raja's interference. Raja also begins to teach Veerayya. Radha and Raja also fall in love. Periyadurai plans to steal the money the townspeople collect to make improvements to the school. His plan is discovered by the Panchayat Board executive officer, Ramalingam (V. Gopalakrishnan) who is also Sivagami's brother. Periyadurai's group kills Ramalingam and sets it up to look like he was the thief. This sets Sivagami, Veerayya and Raja against Peryiradurai as the trio work together to uncover the depths of his misdeeds and bring him to justice.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Veerayya
- Prabhu as DSP Shankar / Raja
- Urvashi as Radha
- Srividya as Sivagami
- V. K. Ramasamy as Periyadurai
- Charle as Samipillai
- Sivachandran as Chelladurai
- Kovai Sarala as Mayilu
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Papo
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Ramalingam
- Loose Mohan as Govindan
- Anuradha as Govindan's wife
- V. S. Raghavan as Somasundaram (Special Appearance)
- Jayamalini as a dancer in the Potten Ginger
- Suresh Chakravarthi
Production[edit | edit source]
The film's title was named after 1947 film of same name also produced by AVM Productions.[4]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran, with lyrics by Vaali.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thiruvizha" | P. Jayachandran, B. S. Sasirekha | |
| 2. | "Onnudhan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 3. | "Potten Ginger" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "241-250". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ↑ "Top ten Kannada films to have been remade". The Times of India. 23 December 2013. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ↑ "'வசந்தமாளிகை'யில் ஜெயலலிதா - சிவாஜி நினைவுநாள் இன்று!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 21 July 2019. Archived from the original on 10 June 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ↑ "சிவாஜி - பிரபு நடிக்கும் ஏவிஎம்மின் நாம் இருவர்". Anna (in தமிழ்). 1 September 1984. p. 3. Retrieved 24 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "Naam Iruvar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 31 December 1984. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ↑ "Naam Iruvar Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Gangai Ameran". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Naam Iruvar on IMDb