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| writer = C. V. Sridhar | | writer = C. V. Sridhar | ||
| producer = Prakash R. C. | | producer = Prakash R. C. | ||
| starring = [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] | | starring = [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]<br />Gigi | ||
| cinematography = Tiwari | | cinematography = Tiwari | ||
| editing = Mani | | editing = Mani<br />Umanath | ||
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | | music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| studio = Shiv Shakthi Films | | studio = Shiv Shakthi Films | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = <!-- don't add without source --> | ||
| released = {{Film date|1982|6|18|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1982|6|18|df=y}} | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
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'''''Ninaivellam Nithya''''' ({{translation|Thoughts are only of Nithya}}) is a 1982 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romance film]] written and directed by [[C. V. Sridhar]]. The film stars [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] and Gigi, in her only acting role. It was released on 18 June 1982. | '''''Ninaivellam Nithya''''' ({{translation|Thoughts are only of Nithya}}) is a 1982 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romance film]] written and directed by [[C. V. Sridhar]]. The film stars [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] and Gigi, in her only acting role. It was released on 18 June 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |title=நினைவெல்லாம் நித்யா / Ninaivellam Nithya (1982) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/ninaivellam-nithya |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118164359/https://screen4screen.com/movies/ninaivellam-nithya |archive-date=18 November 2023 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
Gigi, a daughter of [[Gemini Ganesan]], made her acting debut, and ''Ninaivellam Nithya'' was her only film as an actress. | Gigi, a daughter of [[Gemini Ganesan]], made her acting debut, and ''Ninaivellam Nithya'' was her only film as an actress.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 June 2014 |title=ஜெமினி குடும்பத்துக்கு எம்.ஜிஆர் கொடுத்த விருந்து! |url=http://kungumam.co.in/Articalinnerdetail.aspx?id=7229&id1=67&issue=20140623 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713110130/http://kungumam.co.in/Articalinnerdetail.aspx?id=7229&id1=67&issue=20140623 |archive-date=13 July 2021 |access-date=13 July 2021 |website=[[Kungumam (magazine)|Kungumam]] |language=ta}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]]. | The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ninaivellam Nithya (1982) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=t0000118 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227203527/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=t0000118 |archive-date=27 December 2013 |access-date=9 October 2013 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ninaivellam Nithya Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/ninaivellam-nithya-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713105522/https://mossymart.com/product/ninaivellam-nithya-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja/ |archive-date=13 July 2021 |access-date=13 July 2021 |website=Mossymart |language=en-US}}</ref> Many of the songs are set in [[raga]]s; "Rojavai Thalattum Thendral" is set in [[Pantuvarali]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=30 September 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— Poignant Pantuvarali |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-poignant-pantuvarali/article2500456.ece |url-status=live |access-date=9 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214164228/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-poignant-pantuvarali/article2500456.ece |archive-date=14 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Sundararaman |title=Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music |publisher=Pichhamal Chintamani |year=2007 |edition=2nd |pages=156 |oclc=295034757 |orig-date=2005}}</ref> "Panivizhum Malar Vanam" is in [[Chalanata]],<ref>{{Cite av media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d31zlAvM4fo |title=இளையராஜா தான் MSV- க்கு உயிர் -Music Director Veeramani Kannan Exclusive Interview - Aadhan Cinema |date=2025-03-03 |last=Aadhan Cinema |access-date=2025-03-19 |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=20 September 2013 |title=Ragas hit a high |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece |url-status=live |access-date=9 May 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181226035819/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-hit-a-high/article5149905.ece |archive-date=26 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=20 December 2013 |title=Versatile Nattai |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/versatile-nattai/article5482691.ece |url-status=live |access-date=9 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221051732/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/versatile-nattai/article5482691.ece |archive-date=21 December 2019}}</ref> "Neethane Enthan Pon Vasantham" is in Brindavani,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=30 August 2013 |title=The power of three |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/the-power-of-three/article5075368.ece |url-status=live |access-date=9 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624063808/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/the-power-of-three/article5075368.ece |archive-date=24 June 2021}}</ref> and "Kanni Ponnu" is in Hamsanadam.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=1 February 2013 |title=Call of the swan |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/call-of-the-swan/article4368746.ece |url-status=live |access-date=9 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326053448/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/call-of-the-swan/article4368746.ece |archive-date=26 March 2016}}</ref> Sudhakar played the flute for "Panivizhum Malar Vanam".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kolappan |first=B. |date=28 March 2023 |title=Flautist Sudhakar, who collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja on many memorable songs, no more |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/flautist-sudhakar-who-collaborated-with-ilaiyaraaja-on-many-memorable-songs-no-more/article66670957.ece |url-status=live |access-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603043027/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/flautist-sudhakar-who-collaborated-with-ilaiyaraaja-on-many-memorable-songs-no-more/article66670957.ece |archive-date=3 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
'''Tracklist''' | '''Tracklist''' | ||
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== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
S. Shiva Kumar of ''[[Mid-Day]]'' wrote, "Karthik's sensitive performance and Ilayaraja's soothing music save the film from being a total washout. Gigi makes a very unsure debut and looks uncomfortable throughout." | S. Shiva Kumar of ''[[Mid-Day]]'' wrote, "Karthik's sensitive performance and Ilayaraja's soothing music save the film from being a total washout. Gigi makes a very unsure debut and looks uncomfortable throughout."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shiva Kumar |first=S. |date=1982 |title=Gigi makes unsure debut |url=https://twitter.com/sshivu/status/1291682737254932481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807102935/https://twitter.com/sshivu/status/1291682737254932481 |archive-date=7 August 2020 |access-date=7 August 2020 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |via=[[Twitter]]}}</ref> Thiraignani of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' praised Karthik's acting and Ilaiyaraaja's music and also praised Sridhar for showing love in a different dimension. He concluded that though he wrote praising Sridhar after watching the film, the review is negative.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=திரைஞானி |date=4 July 1982 |title=நினைவெல்லாம் நித்யா... |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1982-07-04/page/n63/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230415033303/https://archive.org/details/kalki1982-07-04/page/n63/mode/2up |archive-date=15 April 2023 |access-date=15 April 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=62 |language=Ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Balumani of ''Anna'' newspaper praised the acting of the star cast and cinematography, but found Ilayaraja's songs to be average and stated Sridhar, who has focused well on the early part of the film, would have been a hit if he had focused well on the second half.<ref>{{Cite news |last=பாலுமணி |date=22 June 1982 |title=நினைவெல்லாம் நித்யா |url=https://archive.org/details/EAP372-6-23-6-241/page/n5/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240530150441/https://ia600700.us.archive.org/BookReader/BookReaderImages.php?zip=/21/items/EAP372-6-23-6-241/EAP372-6-23-6-241_jp2.zip&file=EAP372-6-23-6-241_jp2/EAP372-6-23-6-241_0005.jp2&id=EAP372-6-23-6-241&scale=4&rotate=0 |archive-date=30 May 2024 |access-date=30 May 2024 |newspaper=Anna |pages=6 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
The song "Neethane Enthan Pon Vasantham" inspired the titles of a 2012 film (''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'', in which the lead character briefly sings the song) | The song "Neethane Enthan Pon Vasantham" inspired the titles of a 2012 film (''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'', in which the lead character briefly sings the song)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Narayan |first=Anantha |date=2013-06-22 |title=The wimpy before psycho |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2013/Jun/22/the-wimpy-before-psycho-489403.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250905092149/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2013/Jun/22/the-wimpy-before-psycho-489403.html |archive-date=2025-09-05 |access-date=2025-09-05 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=17 December 2012 |title="Neethane En Ponvasantham"… The loving daylights |url=https://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/neethane-en-ponvasantham-3455434576-7835/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219164001/https://baradwajrangan.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/neethane-en-ponvasantham-3455434576-7835/ |archive-date=19 December 2022 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Baradwaj Rangan}}</ref> and a [[Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham|2020 TV series]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=25 February 2020 |title=Title trouble for TV soaps |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/250220/title-trouble-for-tv-soaps.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230170512/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/250220/title-trouble-for-tv-soaps.html |archive-date=30 December 2020}}</ref> "Panivizhum Malarvanam" inspired the title of a [[Panivizhum Malarvanam|2014 film]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 June 2025 |title=Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-vairamuthu-criticises-tamil-filmmakers-for-using-his-verses-as-film-titles-without-permission/article69673753.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250609093054/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-vairamuthu-criticises-tamil-filmmakers-for-using-his-verses-as-film-titles-without-permission/article69673753.ece |archive-date=9 June 2025 |access-date=9 June 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:26, 22 March 2026
| Ninaivellam Nithya | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Produced by | Prakash R. C. |
| Written by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Starring | Karthik Gigi |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Tiwari |
| Edited by | Mani Umanath |
Production company | Shiv Shakthi Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ninaivellam Nithya (transl. Thoughts are only of Nithya) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Karthik and Gigi, in her only acting role. It was released on 18 June 1982.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Chandru, a young and carefree man visits an estate on a hill region along with his friend Thyagu. He meets Nithya, a local girl. At first they have a bit of standoffs but eventually they fall in love. At a time when their love affair is known to the girl's family, the whole village joins hands to separate them, but Chandru and Nithya escape to Chandru's hometown. Chandru was of the opinion that his father, a well-to-do businessman will support him, but he turns Chandru and Nithya away. Chandru and Nithya temporarily stay with Chandru's other friend. What happens to both of them forms the balance of the story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Karthik as Chandru
- Gigi as Nithya
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Thyagu
- Nithershan Kugenesan
Production[edit | edit source]
Gigi, a daughter of Gemini Ganesan, made her acting debut, and Ninaivellam Nithya was her only film as an actress.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[3][4] Many of the songs are set in ragas; "Rojavai Thalattum Thendral" is set in Pantuvarali,[5][6] "Panivizhum Malar Vanam" is in Chalanata,[7][8][9] "Neethane Enthan Pon Vasantham" is in Brindavani,[10] and "Kanni Ponnu" is in Hamsanadam.[11] Sudhakar played the flute for "Panivizhum Malar Vanam".[12]
Tracklist
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Kaanal Neer Pol" | S. Janaki | 04:12 |
| "Kanni Ponnu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela | 04:23 |
| "Neethane Enthan Pon Vasantham" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:26 |
| "Ninaivellam Nithya" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 01:31 |
| "Panivizhum Malar Vanam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:30 |
| "Rojavai Thaalattum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:13 |
| "Tholin Mele" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:25 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
S. Shiva Kumar of Mid-Day wrote, "Karthik's sensitive performance and Ilayaraja's soothing music save the film from being a total washout. Gigi makes a very unsure debut and looks uncomfortable throughout."[13] Thiraignani of Kalki praised Karthik's acting and Ilaiyaraaja's music and also praised Sridhar for showing love in a different dimension. He concluded that though he wrote praising Sridhar after watching the film, the review is negative.[14] Balumani of Anna newspaper praised the acting of the star cast and cinematography, but found Ilayaraja's songs to be average and stated Sridhar, who has focused well on the early part of the film, would have been a hit if he had focused well on the second half.[15]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The song "Neethane Enthan Pon Vasantham" inspired the titles of a 2012 film (Neethaane En Ponvasantham, in which the lead character briefly sings the song)[16][17] and a 2020 TV series.[18] "Panivizhum Malarvanam" inspired the title of a 2014 film.[19]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "நினைவெல்லாம் நித்யா / Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ "ஜெமினி குடும்பத்துக்கு எம்.ஜிஆர் கொடுத்த விருந்து!". Kungumam (in தமிழ்). 23 June 2014. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ "Ninaivellam Nithya (1982)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ↑ "Ninaivellam Nithya Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (30 September 2011). "A Raga's Journey — Poignant Pantuvarali". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 December 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 156. OCLC 295034757.
- ↑ Aadhan Cinema (3 March 2025). இளையராஜா தான் MSV- க்கு உயிர் -Music Director Veeramani Kannan Exclusive Interview - Aadhan Cinema. Retrieved 19 March 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Saravanan, T. (20 September 2013). "Ragas hit a high". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Mani, Charulatha (20 December 2013). "Versatile Nattai". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (30 August 2013). "The power of three". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Mani, Charulatha (1 February 2013). "Call of the swan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Kolappan, B. (28 March 2023). "Flautist Sudhakar, who collaborated with Ilaiyaraaja on many memorable songs, no more". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ Shiva Kumar, S. (1982). "Gigi makes unsure debut". Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2020 – via Twitter.
- ↑ திரைஞானி (4 July 1982). "நினைவெல்லாம் நித்யா..." Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 62. Retrieved 15 April 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ பாலுமணி (22 June 1982). "நினைவெல்லாம் நித்யா". Anna (in தமிழ்). p. 6. Retrieved 30 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Narayan, Anantha (22 June 2013). "The wimpy before psycho". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (17 December 2012). ""Neethane En Ponvasantham"… The loving daylights". Baradwaj Rangan. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (25 February 2020). "Title trouble for TV soaps". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 30 December 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ↑ "Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission". The Hindu. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)