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| director      = [[Rama Narayanan]]
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| producer      = Rama Subbiah<br />Karumari Kandaswamy<br />J. Durai
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'''''Nattupura Nayagan''''' (English: ''Folk Hero'') is a [[Tamil films of 1997|1997]] [[Tamil language]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Rama Narayanan]]. The film features [[Selva (actor)|Selva]], [[Swathi (actress)|Swathi]] and newcomer Timea in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[S. A. Rajkumar]] and was released on 4 July 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spicyonion.com/movie/natupura-nayagan/|title=Natupura Nayagan (1997)|accessdate=2017-12-14|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointscene.com:80/movies/Kollywood/Nattupura_Nayagan/7658|title=Find Tamil Movie Nattupura Nayagan|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101223132121/http://www.jointscene.com/movies/Kollywood/Nattupura_Nayagan/7658|archive-date=23 December 2010|accessdate=2017-12-14|publisher=jointscene.com|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com:80/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=nattupura%20nayagan|title=Filmography of nattupura nayagan|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225071243/http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=nattupura%20nayagan|archive-date=25 December 2010|accessdate=2017-12-14|publisher=cinesouth.com|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/97/Oct/a-z/atoz-4.htm|title=A-Z (IV)|accessdate=2017-12-14|publisher=indolink.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927193804/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/97/Oct/a-z/atoz-4.htm|archive-date=27 September 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''''Nattupura Nayagan''''' ({{translation|''Folk Hero''}}) is a 1997 Indian [[Tamil language]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Rama Narayanan]]. The film stars [[Selva (actor)|Selva]], [[Swathi (actress)|Swathi]] and newcomer Timea. It was released on 4 July 1997.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nattupura nayagan ( 1997 ) |url=http://www.cinesouth.com:80/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=nattupura%20nayagan |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225071243/http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=nattupura%20nayagan |archive-date=25 December 2010 |access-date=2017-12-14 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=A-Z Continued... |url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/97/Oct/a-z/atoz-4.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927193804/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Specials/97/Oct/a-z/atoz-4.htm |archive-date=27 September 2013 |access-date=2017-12-14 |website=Indolink}}</ref> [[A. L. Alagappan]] co-produced the film.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 December 2015 |title=திரைப்படத் தயாரிப்பாளர் ஏ.எல்.அழகப்பன் கருணாநிதி முன்னிலையில் திமுகவில் இணைந்தார் |url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/tamilnadu/producer-a-l-alagappan-joined-dmk-243120.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324181605/https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/tamilnadu/producer-a-l-alagappan-joined-dmk-243120.html |archive-date=24 March 2021 |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=[[Oneindia]] |language=ta}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==


Allimuthu ([[Selva (actor)|Selva]]) is the lead performer of a [[Karakattam]] group based out of a village. Ranjani ([[Swathi (actress)|Swathi]]), who studied in London, returns to her village in India. She is a modern and arrogant girl, and the daughter of the rich landlord Pannaiyar ([[Jaiganesh]]). Despite having different upbringings and social status, Allimuthu and Ranjani both fall in love with each other.
Allimuthu is the lead performer of a [[Karakattam]] group based out of a village. Ranjani, who studied in London, returns to her village in India. She is a modern and arrogant girl, and the daughter of the rich landlord Pannaiyar. Despite having different upbringings and social status, Allimuthu and Ranjani both fall in love with each other.


Allimuthu then gets an opportunity to perform in [[Delhi]], there he meets a Britain girl named Timea (Timea) who is fond of [[Tamil culture]]. Upon his return, Allimuthu is accompanied by Timea. Allimuthu spends a lot of time with Timea and he avoids Ranjani each time she wanted to talk to him. Ranjani was deeply struck by Allimuthu's behaviours, and one day, Ranjani forces him to talk to her. Allimuthu reveals that he has never loved her, he then spits out blood and he faints. Timea tells Ranjani what really happened in Delhi.
Allimuthu then gets an opportunity to perform in Delhi, there he meets a Britain girl named Timea who is fond of [[Tamil culture]]. Upon his return, Allimuthu is accompanied by Timea. Allimuthu spends a lot of time with Timea and he avoids Ranjani each time she wanted to talk to him. Ranjani was deeply struck by Allimuthu's behaviours, and one day, Ranjani forces him to talk to her. Allimuthu reveals that he has never loved her, he then spits out blood and he faints. Timea tells Ranjani what really happened in Delhi.


In Delhi, Timea implored Allimuthu to teach her Karakattam and Allimuthu accepted it. In his hotel room, Allimuthu coughed up blood, Timea came in time to rescue him and transported him to the hospital. The doctor revealed to them that Allimuthu had blood cancer. Allimuthu decided to hide the truth from Ranjani and his family. He wanted Ranjani to hate him and therefore to forget him.
In Delhi, Timea implored Allimuthu to teach her Karakattam and Allimuthu accepted it. In his hotel room, Allimuthu coughed up blood, Timea came in time to rescue him and transported him to the hospital. The doctor revealed to them that Allimuthu had blood cancer. Allimuthu decided to hide the truth from Ranjani and his family. He wanted Ranjani to hate him and therefore to forget him.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
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{{cast listing|
*[[Selva (actor)|Selva]] as Allimuthu
*[[Selva (actor)|Selva]] as Allimuthu
*[[Swathi (actress)|Swathi]] as Ranjani
*[[Swathi (actress)|Swathi]] as Ranjani
*Timea as Timea
*Timea as Timea
*[[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]] as Singaravelan (Allimuthu Father)
*[[R. Sundarrajan]] as Singaravelan (Allimuthu Father)
*Karai Subbaiya as Nadaswaram player
*Karai Subbaiya as Nadaswaram player
*[[Manivannan]]
*[[Manivannan]]
*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Kuppusamy
*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Kuppusamy
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]]
*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]]
*[[Jaiganesh]] as Pannaiyar (Ranjani Father)
*[[Jai Ganesh]] as Pannaiyar (Ranjani Father)
*[[Saroja Devi]] as Radha (Ranjani Mother)
*[[Saroja Devi]] as Radha (Ranjani Mother)
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Pavalakkodi (Allimuthu Mother)
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Pavalakkodi (Allimuthu Mother)
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*[[Kullamani]]
*[[Kullamani]]
*[[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] as Doctor
*[[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] as Doctor
{{colend}}
}}


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==


{{Infobox album
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]]. The soundtrack, released in 1997, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by [[Gangai Amaran]], [[R. Sundarrajan]], [[Kasthuri Raja]], [[Agathiyan]], E. S. Moorthy and [[Rama Narayanan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Eni Ellam Sugame / Nattupuranayagan / Aasai Thambi |url=https://avdigital.in/products/eni-ellam-sugame-nattupuranayagan-aasai-thambi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525142006/https://avdigital.in/products/eni-ellam-sugame-nattupuranayagan-aasai-thambi |archive-date=25 May 2023 |access-date=25 May 2023 |work=AVDigital}}</ref>
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] [[S. A. Rajkumar]]. The soundtrack, released in 1997, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by [[Gangai Amaran]], [[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]], [[Kasthuri Raja]], [[Agathiyan]], E. S. Moorthy and [[Rama Narayanan]].


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! Track !! Song !! Singer(s)!! Duration
! Song !! Singer(s)!! Duration
|-
|-
|1 || "Aanaiyidu" || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || 4:11
| "Aanaiyidu" || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || 4:11
|-
|-
|2 || "Aaruru Vidhiyile" || [[Yugendran]], Devi || 4:04
| "Aaruru Vidhiyile" || [[Yugendran]], Devie Neithiyar || 4:04
|-
|-
|3 || "Doo Doo Doobidoo" || [[Annupamaa]] || 3:24
| "Doo Doo Doobidoo" || [[Annupamaa]] || 3:24
|-
|-
|4 || "Nethu Pudicha" || [[K. S. Chithra]] [[Suresh Peters]] || 4:41
| "Nethu Pudicha" || [[K. S. Chithra]] [[Suresh Peters]] || 4:41
|-
|-
|5 || "Thevar Porandha" || [[T. L. Maharajan]], Devi || 4:06
| "Thevar Porandha" || [[T. L. Maharajan]], Devie Neithiyar|| 4:06
|-
|6 || "Vethala Vethala" || [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Swarnalatha]] ||  4:29
|-
|-
| "Vethala Vethala" || [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Swarnalatha]] ||  4:29
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:Films directed by Rama Narayanan]]
[[Category:1990s Tamil-language films]]
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[[Category:Films directed by Rama Narayanan]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

Latest revision as of 10:17, 3 March 2026

Nattupura Nayagan
Directed byRama Narayanan
Produced byRama Subbiah
Karumari Kandaswamy
J. Durai
Screenplay byRama Narayanan
Story byPugazhmani
Starring
Music byS. A. Rajkumar
CinematographyBaby Philips
Edited byBabu Raj
Production
company
Karumari Movies
Release date
  • 4 July 1997 (1997-07-04)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Nattupura Nayagan (transl. Folk Hero) is a 1997 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Selva, Swathi and newcomer Timea. It was released on 4 July 1997.[1][2] A. L. Alagappan co-produced the film.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Allimuthu is the lead performer of a Karakattam group based out of a village. Ranjani, who studied in London, returns to her village in India. She is a modern and arrogant girl, and the daughter of the rich landlord Pannaiyar. Despite having different upbringings and social status, Allimuthu and Ranjani both fall in love with each other.

Allimuthu then gets an opportunity to perform in Delhi, there he meets a Britain girl named Timea who is fond of Tamil culture. Upon his return, Allimuthu is accompanied by Timea. Allimuthu spends a lot of time with Timea and he avoids Ranjani each time she wanted to talk to him. Ranjani was deeply struck by Allimuthu's behaviours, and one day, Ranjani forces him to talk to her. Allimuthu reveals that he has never loved her, he then spits out blood and he faints. Timea tells Ranjani what really happened in Delhi.

In Delhi, Timea implored Allimuthu to teach her Karakattam and Allimuthu accepted it. In his hotel room, Allimuthu coughed up blood, Timea came in time to rescue him and transported him to the hospital. The doctor revealed to them that Allimuthu had blood cancer. Allimuthu decided to hide the truth from Ranjani and his family. He wanted Ranjani to hate him and therefore to forget him.

Afterwards, Ranjani summons a doctor from London to treat him from cancer. Allimuthu is then cured by cancer and Timea brings the couple together.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The soundtrack, released in 1997, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran, R. Sundarrajan, Kasthuri Raja, Agathiyan, E. S. Moorthy and Rama Narayanan.[4]

Song Singer(s) Duration
"Aanaiyidu" Malaysia Vasudevan 4:11
"Aaruru Vidhiyile" Yugendran, Devie Neithiyar 4:04
"Doo Doo Doobidoo" Annupamaa 3:24
"Nethu Pudicha" K. S. Chithra Suresh Peters 4:41
"Thevar Porandha" T. L. Maharajan, Devie Neithiyar 4:06
"Vethala Vethala" Mano, Swarnalatha 4:29

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Nattupura nayagan ( 1997 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "A-Z Continued..." Indolink. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "திரைப்படத் தயாரிப்பாளர் ஏ.எல்.அழகப்பன் கருணாநிதி முன்னிலையில் திமுகவில் இணைந்தார்". Oneindia (in தமிழ்). 26 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Eni Ellam Sugame / Nattupuranayagan / Aasai Thambi". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.

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