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{{short description|1986 film by G. M. Kumar}} | {{short description|1986 film by G. M. Kumar}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Aruvadai Naal.jpg | | image = Aruvadai Naal.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[G. M. Kumar]] | | director = [[G. M. Kumar]] | ||
| screenplay = G. M. Kumar | |||
| story = [[J. Livingston|Livingston]] | |||
| producer = Shanthi Narayanasamy<br />T. Manohar | | producer = Shanthi Narayanasamy<br />T. Manohar | ||
| starring = {{ubl|[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]|[[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]]}} | | starring = {{ubl|[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]|[[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]]}} | ||
| cinematography = [[B. R. Vijayalakshmi]] | | cinematography = [[B. R. Vijayalakshmi]] | ||
| editing = Shyam | | editing = Shyam | ||
| | | music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]] | ||
| 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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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''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]]. | '''''Aruvadai Naal''''' ({{Translation|Harvest Day}}) is a 1986 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[G. M. Kumar]] in his debut. The film stars [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] and [[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]]. It was released on 1 November 1986. The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Muvva Gopaludu]]'' (1987).<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2022 |title=Actor-director GM Kumar hospitalised in Chennai |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/07/28/actor-director-gm-kumar-hospitalised-in-chennai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927085852/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2022/07/28/actor-director-gm-kumar-hospitalised-in-chennai |archive-date=27 September 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
{{More plot|date=February 2023}} | |||
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 to become 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. 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 to him about their love. Rathnavel finally accepts their marriage with Soosai's help. Nirmala is eager about her wedding and leaves the village 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 [[Mangala sutra|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 [[ | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Muthuvel | *[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Muthuvel | ||
*[[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]] as Nirmala | *[[Pallavi (actress)|Pallavi]] as Nirmala | ||
*R. P. Viswam as Rathnavel | *R. P. Viswam as Rathnavel | ||
*[[Vadivukkarasi]] as Vadivu | *[[Vadivukkarasi]] as Vadivu | ||
*Raasi as Rajalakshmi | *Raasi as Rajalakshmi | ||
*[[Kumarimuthu]] as Lotha | *[[Kumarimuthu]] as Lotha | ||
* | *[[Sathyajith (Tamil actor)|Sathyajith]] | ||
*[[Usilai Mani]] | |||
*[[Ramkumar Ganesan]] as Vincent Parker Soosai | |||
;Uncredited | |||
*[[J. Livingston|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 == | ||
''Aruvadai Naal'' is the directorial debut of [[G. M. Kumar]] | ''Aruvadai Naal'' is the directorial debut of [[G. M. Kumar]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=கண்ணன் |first=சுரேஷ் |date=12 January 2023 |title=அறுவடை நாள்: 'சின்னதம்பி', 'மின்சார கனவு' படங்களின் முன்னோடி; ஆனால் இளையராஜாவின் அந்தப் பாடல்..! |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/aruvadai-naal-yet-another-80s-romance-with-a-tragic-ending-and-the-iconic-ilaiyaraaja-music |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112075753/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/aruvadai-naal-yet-another-80s-romance-with-a-tragic-ending-and-the-iconic-ilaiyaraaja-music |archive-date=12 January 2023 |access-date=18 January 2023 |website=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref> and the story was written by [[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 |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 |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 |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The film was originally to be produced by Vigranth Creations and was to feature debut actors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-23-9-312|access-date=4 July 2025|work=Anna|language=ta|title=அறுவடை நாள்|via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]|pages=6|date=22 September 1985}}</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 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grand-reentry/article3613600.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730065650/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/grand-reentry/article3613600.ece |archive-date=30 July 2021 |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> According to Kumar, ''Aruvadai Naal'' was "chopped mercilessly" by the [[Central Board of Film Certification|censor board]].<ref name="focus">{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=7 January 2016 |title=Back in focus in Bala's film |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Back-in-focus-in-Bala%E2%80%99s-film/article13986386.ece |url-status=live |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 |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The voice for the film's lead actress Pallavi was given by another actress [[Uma Bharani]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=26 January 2004 |title=Voicing emotions |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/26/stories/2004012601740300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040227234732/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/01/26/stories/2004012601740300.htm |archive-date=27 February 2004 |access-date=11 February 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The song "Melatha Mella" was filmed at Prakash Studios.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-23-10-299|date=9 September 1986|page=4|access-date=13 July 2025|work=Anna|language=ta|title=பிரபு காதலுக்கு ராம்குமார் உதவி|via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with lyrics by [[Gangai Amaran]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 1986 |title=Aruvadai Naal |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aruvadai-naal/,f79SbzehlE_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927064332/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aruvadai-naal/,f79SbzehlE_ |archive-date=27 September 2022 |access-date=27 September 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</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> Kumar said the song "Devanin Kovil" was almost removed from the film because Ilaiyaraaja felt the film did not need it, but the former successfully pushed for the song to be retained.<ref name="focus" /> | |||
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with lyrics by [[Gangai Amaran]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aruvadai Naal |url= | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | ||
! Song !! Singer(s) !! Length | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Chinna Ponnu" || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], [[S. Janaki]], [[Vani Jairam]] || 4:45 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Devanin Kovil" || [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[K. S. Chithra]] || 4:39 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Melatha Mella" || Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki || 4:42 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Naanga" || [[Gangai Amaran]], Malaysia Vasudevan || 4:33 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Ola Kuruththola" || S. Janaki || 4:39 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Oru Kaaviam" || Ilaiyaraaja || 4:36 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Vakkapattu" || Malaysia Vasudevan || 4:25 | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Aruvadai Naal'' was released on 1 November 1986, [[Diwali]] day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 November 1986 |title=Aruvadai Nall | ''Aruvadai Naal'' was released on 1 November 1986, [[Diwali]] day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 November 1986 |title=Aruvadai Nall |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19861101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=16 February 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=7 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</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 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o4RlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tZ4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1787%2C43475 |access-date=30 July 2021 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=14 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Subha (writers)|Jayamanmadhan]] of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' wrote ''Aruvadai Naal'' is a film with unstriped margins that can tear the hand but with a different glow.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஜெயமன்மதன் |author-link=Subha (writers) |date=16 November 1986 |title=அறுவடை நாள் |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1986/nov/16-11-1986/p31.jpg |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220729120210/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1986/nov/16-11-1986/p31.jpg |archive-date=29 July 2022 |access-date=1 November 2021 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=31 |language=Ta}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title | * {{IMDb title}} | ||
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 3 March 2026
| Aruvadai Naal | |
|---|---|
![]() Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | G. M. Kumar |
| Produced by | Shanthi Narayanasamy T. Manohar |
| Screenplay by | G. M. Kumar |
| Story by | Livingston |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | B. R. Vijayalakshmi |
| Edited by | Shyam |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aruvadai Naal (transl. Harvest Day) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by G. M. Kumar in his debut. The film stars Prabhu and Pallavi. It was released on 1 November 1986. The film was remade in Telugu as Muvva Gopaludu (1987).[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
This article needs an improved plot summary. (February 2023) |
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 to become 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. 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 to him about their love. Rathnavel finally accepts their marriage with Soosai's help. Nirmala is eager about her wedding and leaves the village 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 | edit source]
- Prabhu as Muthuvel
- Pallavi as Nirmala
- R. P. Viswam as Rathnavel
- Vadivukkarasi as Vadivu
- Raasi as Rajalakshmi
- Kumarimuthu as Lotha
- Sathyajith
- Usilai Mani
- Ramkumar Ganesan as Vincent Parker Soosai
- Uncredited
- Livingston
- Raj Kapoor as a police officer
Production[edit | edit source]
Aruvadai Naal is the directorial debut of G. M. Kumar,[2] and the story was written by Livingston.[3] The film was originally to be produced by Vigranth Creations and was to feature debut actors.[4] Sivaji Ganesan's elder son Ramkumar made his acting debut with this film.[5] According to Kumar, Aruvadai Naal was "chopped mercilessly" by the censor board.[6] The voice for the film's lead actress Pallavi was given by another actress Uma Bharani.[7] The song "Melatha Mella" was filmed at Prakash Studios.[8]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[9][10] Kumar said the song "Devanin Kovil" was almost removed from the film because Ilaiyaraaja felt the film did not need it, but the former successfully pushed for the song to be retained.[6]
| Song | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Chinna Ponnu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki, Vani Jairam | 4:45 |
| "Devanin Kovil" | Ilaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra | 4:39 |
| "Melatha Mella" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki | 4:42 |
| "Naanga" | Gangai Amaran, Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:33 |
| "Ola Kuruththola" | S. Janaki | 4:39 |
| "Oru Kaaviam" | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:36 |
| "Vakkapattu" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:25 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Aruvadai Naal was released on 1 November 1986, Diwali day.[11] 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".[12] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote Aruvadai Naal is a film with unstriped margins that can tear the hand but with a different glow.[13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Actor-director GM Kumar hospitalised in Chennai". DT Next. 29 July 2022. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ↑ கண்ணன், சுரேஷ் (12 January 2023). "அறுவடை நாள்: 'சின்னதம்பி', 'மின்சார கனவு' படங்களின் முன்னோடி; ஆனால் இளையராஜாவின் அந்தப் பாடல்..!". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 12 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "அறுவடை நாள்". Anna (in தமிழ்). 22 September 1985. p. 6. Retrieved 4 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (7 July 2012). "Grand re-entry". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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.
- ↑ Saravanan, T. (26 January 2004). "Voicing emotions". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 February 2004. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ↑ "பிரபு காதலுக்கு ராம்குமார் உதவி". Anna (in தமிழ்). 9 September 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 13 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "Aruvadai Naal". JioSaavn. 9 January 1986. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ↑ "Aruvadai Naal Tamil Film LP Vinyl record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ↑ "Aruvadai Nall". The Indian Express. 1 November 1986. p. 7. Retrieved 16 February 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ Krishnaswamy, N. (14 November 1986). "Prabhu's day". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 30 July 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (16 November 1986). "அறுவடை நாள்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 31. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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