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| name          = Aruvadai Naal
| name          = Aruvadai Naal
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| director      = [[G. M. Kumar]]
| director      = [[G. M. Kumar]]
| producer      = Shanthi Narayanasamy<br />T. Manohar
| producer      = Shanthi Narayanasamy<br />T. Manohar
| screenplay    = G. M. Kumar
| screenplay    = G. M. Kumar
| story          = [[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]]
| story          = [[J. Livingston|Livingston]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Darshan |first=Navein |date=23 October 2019 |title=Livingston’s 'Sundara Purushan' to get a sequel 23 years later |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/23/livingstons-sundara-purushan-to-get-a-sequel-23-years-later-2051964.html |url-status=live |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027203812/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/23/livingstons-sundara-purushan-to-get-a-sequel-23-years-later-2051964.html |archive-date=27 October 2019}}</ref>
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]|[[Pallavi (entertainer)|Pallavi]]|[[Ramkumar Ganesan]]|R. P. Viswam|[[Vadivukkarasi]]|Rasi|Sathyajith|Kumari Muthu}}
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]|[[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]]}}
| music          = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| music          = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = [[B. R. Vijayalakshmi]]
| cinematography = [[B. R. Vijayalakshmi]]
| editing        = Shyam
| editing        = Shyam
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| studio        = [[Sivaji Productions]]
| studio        = [[Sivaji Productions]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1986|11|01}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1986|11|01}}
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| language      = Tamil
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'''''Aruvadai Naal''''' (English: ''Harvest Day'') is a [[Tamil films of 1986|1986]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[G. M. Kumar]]. The film features [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Pallavi (entertainer)|Pallavi]] in lead roles. The film, produced by Shanthi Narayanasamy and T. Manohar, had musical score by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and was released on 1 November 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=aruvadai%20naal|title=Filmography of aruvadai naal|accessdate=2012-12-16|publisher=cinesouth.com}}</ref> The film was remade in Telugu as ''[[Muvva Gopaludu]]'' with Balakrishna.This movie was released along with another Prabhu-starrer movie Palaivana Rojakkal,both proving successful at box office.In terms of success rate,Aruvadai Naal had a 200-day run at several theatres and was the only Tamil film of 1986 to be nominated for National Flim Award For Best Background Music Score
'''''Aruvadai Naal''''' ({{Translation|Harvest Day}}) is a 1986 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[G. M. Kumar]]. The film stars [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]]. The film, produced by Shanthi Narayanasamy and T. Manohar, had musical score by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and was released on 1 November 1986. The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Muvva Gopaludu]]''.{{cn|date=July 2021}}


==Plot==
== Plot ==


Nirmala ([[Pallavi (entertainer)|Pallavi]]), an orphan Christian girl, lives in a convent and she wants to become a nun. She is then sent to a village by the convent for becoming a nun. She joins, the church's father Vincent Parker Soosai ([[Ramkumar Ganesan]]) and she works as a nurse until she becomes a nun.
Nirmala, an orphan Christian girl, lives in a convent and she wants to become a nun. She is then sent to a village by the convent for becoming a nun. She joins, the church's father Vincent Parker Soosai and she works as a nurse until she becomes a nun.


She then meets Muthuvel ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]), an innocent young man, and they fall in love with each other. Rathnavel (R. P. Viswam) brings up his son Muthuvel without any affections and treats him like his worker, whereas his mother Vadivu ([[Vadivukkarasi]]) loves him more than anything. When Rathnavel arranges Muthuvel's marriage with his niece, Muthuvel and Nirmala reveal him about their love. Rathnavel finally accepts for their marriage with Soosai's help. Nirmala is eager for her wedding and leaves the village for taking with her the convent's sisters.
She then meets Muthuvel, an innocent young man, and they fall in love with each other. Rathnavel brings up his son Muthuvel without any affections and treats him like his worker, whereas his mother Vadivu loves him more than anything. When Rathnavel arranges Muthuvel's marriage with his niece, Muthuvel and Nirmala reveal him about their love. Rathnavel finally accepts for their marriage with Soosai's help. Nirmala is eager for her wedding and leaves the village for taking with her the convent's sisters.


In the meantime, Rathnavel prepares the puberty ceremony of Rajalakshmi (Raasi), Muthuvel's niece, and manages to hide a [[Mangalsutra|Thaali]] inside a flower garland. Muthuvel, as an uncle and as per the customs, puts the flower garland around Rajalakshmi's neck and he married her without knowing. Soosai complains against Rathnavel for arranging a child marriage but the complaint is withdrawn. The rest of the story is what happens to Muthuvel and Nirmala.
In the meantime, Rathnavel prepares the puberty ceremony of Rajalakshmi, Muthuvel's niece, and manages to hide a [[Mangalsutra|Thaali]] inside a flower garland. Muthuvel, as an uncle and as per the customs, puts the flower garland around Rajalakshmi's neck and he married her without knowing. Soosai complains against Rathnavel for arranging a child marriage but the complaint is withdrawn. The rest of the story is what happens to Muthuvel and Nirmala.


==Cast==
== Cast ==


*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Muthuvel
*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Muthuvel
*[[Pallavi (entertainer)|Pallavi]] as Nirmala
*[[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]] as Nirmala
*[[Ramkumar Ganesan]] as Vincent Parker Soosai
*[[Ramkumar Ganesan]] as Vincent Parker Soosai
*R. P. Viswam as Rathnavel
*R. P. Viswam as Rathnavel
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*[[Kumarimuthu]] as Lotha
*[[Kumarimuthu]] as Lotha
*Usilaimani
*Usilaimani
*[[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]]
*[[J. Livingston|Livingston]]
*[[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]] as a police officer
*[[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]] as a police officer


==Production==
== Production ==
Sivaji Ganesan's elder son Ramkumar Ganesan made his acting debut with this film.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grand-reentry/article3613600.ece</ref>
''Aruvadai Naal'' is the directorial debut of [[G. M. Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=7 January 2016 |title=Back in focus in Bala’s film |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Back-in-focus-in-Bala%E2%80%99s-film/article13986386.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730065652/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Back-in-focus-in-Bala%E2%80%99s-film/article13986386.ece |archive-date=30 July 2021}}</ref> [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s elder son [[Ramkumar Ganesan|Ramkumar]] made his acting debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=7 July 2012 |title=Grand re-entry |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grand-reentry/article3613600.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730065650/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grand-reentry/article3613600.ece |archive-date=30 July 2021}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
== Soundtrack ==


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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. The soundtrack, released in 1986, features 7 tracks with lyrics written by [[Gangai Amaran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ww.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002650.html|title=Aruvadai Naal Songs|accessdate=2012-12-16|publisher=raaga.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/aruvadai-naal/30500 |title=Aruvadai Naal |accessdate=2012-12-16 |publisher=hummaa.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125042506/http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/aruvadai-naal/30500 |archivedate=25 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oosai.com/tamilsongs/aruvadai_naal_songs.cfm |title=Aruvadai Naal Songs&nbsp;— Illayaraja |accessdate=2012-12-16 |publisher=oosai.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003021936/http://oosai.com/tamilsongs/aruvadai_naal_songs.cfm |archivedate=3 October 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.php?ALBID=ALBIRR00058|title=Aruvadai Naal&nbsp;— Illayaraja|accessdate=2012-12-16|publisher=thiraipaadal.com}}</ref>
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with lyrics by [[Gangai Amaran]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aruvadai Naal |url=http://tamilsongslyrics123.com/listlyrics/14316 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730071441/http://tamilsongslyrics123.com/listlyrics/14316 |archive-date=30 July 2021 |access-date=30 July 2021 |website=Songs4all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aruvadai Naal Tamil Film LP Vinyl record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/aruvadai-naal-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730065719/https://mossymart.com/product/aruvadai-naal-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |archive-date=30 July 2021 |access-date=30 July 2021 |website=Mossymart}}</ref>


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==Release and reception==
== Release and reception ==
''Aruvadai Naal'' was released on 1 November 1986, [[Diwali]] day.<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19861101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en</ref> ''The Indian Express'' praised the film, saying, "Kumar and his team of technicians [..] have been courageous enough to make this film somewhat of an offbeat effort".<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19861114&printsec=frontpage&hl=en</ref>
''Aruvadai Naal'' was released on 1 November 1986, [[Diwali]] day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 November 1986 |title=Aruvadai Nall |page=7 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19861101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' praised the film, saying, "Kumar and his team of technicians [..] have been courageous enough to make this film somewhat of an offbeat effort".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnaswamy |first=N. |date=14 November 1986 |title=Prabhu's day |page=14 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o4RlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tZ4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1787%2C43475}}</ref>


==References==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 30 July 2021


Aruvadai Naal
File:Aruvadai Naal.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byG. M. Kumar
Produced byShanthi Narayanasamy
T. Manohar
Screenplay byG. M. Kumar
Story byLivingston[1]
Starring
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyB. R. Vijayalakshmi
Edited byShyam
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 November 1986 (1986-11-01)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Aruvadai Naal (transl. Harvest Day) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by G. M. Kumar. The film stars Prabhu and Pallavi. The film, produced by Shanthi Narayanasamy and T. Manohar, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 1 November 1986. The film was remade in Telugu as Muvva Gopaludu.[citation needed]

Plot[edit]

Nirmala, an orphan Christian girl, lives in a convent and she wants to become a nun. She is then sent to a village by the convent for becoming a nun. She joins, the church's father Vincent Parker Soosai and she works as a nurse until she becomes a nun.

She then meets Muthuvel, an innocent young man, and they fall in love with each other. Rathnavel brings up his son Muthuvel without any affections and treats him like his worker, whereas his mother Vadivu loves him more than anything. When Rathnavel arranges Muthuvel's marriage with his niece, Muthuvel and Nirmala reveal him about their love. Rathnavel finally accepts for their marriage with Soosai's help. Nirmala is eager for her wedding and leaves the village for taking with her the convent's sisters.

In the meantime, Rathnavel prepares the puberty ceremony of Rajalakshmi, Muthuvel's niece, and manages to hide a Thaali inside a flower garland. Muthuvel, as an uncle and as per the customs, puts the flower garland around Rajalakshmi's neck and he married her without knowing. Soosai complains against Rathnavel for arranging a child marriage but the complaint is withdrawn. The rest of the story is what happens to Muthuvel and Nirmala.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Aruvadai Naal is the directorial debut of G. M. Kumar.[2] Sivaji Ganesan's elder son Ramkumar made his acting debut with this film.[3]

Soundtrack[edit]

Aruvadai Naal
Soundtrack album by
Released1986
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length32:19
ProducerIlaiyaraaja

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[4][5]

Track Song Singer(s) Duration
1 "Chinna Ponnu" Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki, Vani Jairam 4:45
2 "Devanin Kovil" Ilaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra 4:39
3 "Melatha Mella" Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki 4:42
4 "Naanga" Gangai Amaran, Malaysia Vasudevan 4:33
5 "Ola Kuruththola" S. Janaki 4:39
6 "Oru Kaaviam" Ilaiyaraaja 4:36
7 "Vakkapattu" Malaysia Vasudevan 4:25

Release and reception[edit]

Aruvadai Naal was released on 1 November 1986, Diwali day.[6] The Indian Express praised the film, saying, "Kumar and his team of technicians [..] have been courageous enough to make this film somewhat of an offbeat effort".[7]

References[edit]

  1. Darshan, Navein (23 October 2019). "Livingston's 'Sundara Purushan' to get a sequel 23 years later". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 October 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  2. Rao, Subha J. (7 January 2016). "Back in focus in Bala's film". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. Rangarajan, Malathi (7 July 2012). "Grand re-entry". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  4. "Aruvadai Naal". Songs4all. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  5. "Aruvadai Naal Tamil Film LP Vinyl record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  6. "Aruvadai Nall". The Indian Express. 1 November 1986. p. 7.
  7. Krishnaswamy, N. (14 November 1986). "Prabhu's day". The Indian Express. p. 14.

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