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{{Infobox film  
{{Infobox film
| name          = Nadhi
| name          = Nadhi
| image          =
| image          = Nadhi_poster.jpg
| caption        =
| caption        =
| director      = [[A. Vincent]]
| director      = K. Thamaraiselvan
| producer      = Hari Pothan
| producer      = [[Sam Jones (Tamil actor)|Sam Jones]]
| writer        = [[P. J. Antony]]<br>[[Thoppil Bhasi]] (dialogues)
| writer        = K. Thamaraiselvan
| screenplay    = [[Thoppil Bhasi]]
| starring      = {{plainlist|
| starring      = [[Prem Nazir]]<br>[[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]]<br>[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]<br>[[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]]
*[[Sam Jones (Tamil actor)|Sam Jones]]
| music          = [[G. Devarajan]]
*[[Anandhi (actress)|Anandhi]]
| cinematography = P. N. Sundaram
*[[Karu Pazhaniappan]]
| editing        = G. Venkittaraman
}}
| studio        = Supriya
| music          = [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]  
| distributor    = Supriya
| cinematography = [[M. S. Prabhu]]
| released      = {{Film date|1969|10|24|df=y}}
| editing        = R.Sudharshan
| country        = [[India]]
| studio        = [[Sam Jones (Tamil actor)|MAS Cinemas]]
| language      = [[Malayalam]]
| distributor    = AP International
| runtime        =
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2022|07|22}}
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
}}
'''''Nadhi''''' ({{langx|en|River}}) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language [[romantic film|romantic]] [[action drama film]] directed by K. Thamaraiselvan. The film stars [[Sam Jones (Tamil actor)|Sam Jones]], [[Anandhi (actress)|Anandhi]] and [[Karu Pazhaniappan]] in the lead roles. It was released on 22 July 2022.
 
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Sam Jones (Tamil actor)|Sam Jones]] as Thamizh
*[[Anandhi (actress)|Anandhi]] as Bharathi
*[[Karu Pazhaniappan]]
*[[Munishkanth]] as Manikkam
*[[Vela Ramamoorthy]]
*[[A. Venkatesh (director)|A. Venkatesh]]
*Pravin Adithya
*Micset Sriram
*Kodangi Vadivel Murugan
}}
}}


'''''Nadhi''''' ({{lang-ml|നദി}}, English: The River) is a [[Malayalam films of 1969|1969]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars [[Prem Nazir]], [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]], [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] and [[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] in the lead roles. The film had musical score by [[G. Devarajan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=307|title=Nadi|accessdate=2014-10-14|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?4480|title=Nadi|accessdate=2014-10-14|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/nadhi-malayalam-movie/|title=Nadhi|accessdate=2014-10-14|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/01/16/stories/2009011650650100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090411071841/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/01/16/stories/2009011650650100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2009|title=The evergreen hero|accessdate=11 March 2011|location=Chennai, India|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=16 January 2009}}</ref> and the songs.
==Production==
For his role in the film, [[Sam Jones (Tamil actor)|Sam Jones]] lost 13 kilograms and learnt [[Madurai]] slang.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sam-jones-lost-13-kilos-for-a-fun-film-set-against-the-backdrop-of-madurai/articleshow/77539865.cms |title=Sam Jones lost 13 kilos for a fun film set against the backdrop of Madurai |work=The Times of India |date=14 August 2020 |accessdate=22 July 2022 |archive-date=22 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722142225/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sam-jones-lost-13-kilos-for-a-fun-film-set-against-the-backdrop-of-madurai/articleshow/77539865.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Karu Pazhaniappan]], who had been attempting to make a breakthrough as an actor in lead roles, opted to work as the film's antagonist after being impressed with the script.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/actor-director-karu-pazhaniappan-explains-why-he-s-happy-to-play-a-villain-news-209922 |title=Actor-Director Karu Pazhaniappan Explains Why He's Happy to Play a Villain |date=18 July 2022 |access-date=22 July 2022 |archive-date=22 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722095733/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/actor-director-karu-pazhaniappan-explains-why-he-s-happy-to-play-a-villain-news-209922 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==Cast==
The film was shot in regions including Madurai and [[Munnar]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-am-so-glad-that-thamarai-maam-came-on-board-says-sam-jones/articleshow/89503467.cms |title=I am so glad that Thamarai ma'am came on board, says Sam Jones |work=The Times of India |date=12 February 2022 |accessdate=22 July 2022 |archive-date=12 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212045154/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/i-am-so-glad-that-thamarai-maam-came-on-board-says-sam-jones/articleshow/89503467.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/apr/05/a-balancing-act-2437928.html |title=Actor Anandhi shares shooting experience of her latest film 'Nadhi' |access-date=22 July 2022 |archive-date=22 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722095733/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/apr/05/a-balancing-act-2437928.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/apr/05/location-diaries-actress-anandhi-on-nadhi---a-balancing-act-40051.html |title=Location Diaries: Actress Anandhi on Nadhi - A balancing act |access-date=22 July 2022 |archive-date=2 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802044249/https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/apr/05/location-diaries-actress-anandhi-on-nadhi---a-balancing-act-40051.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
{{colbegin}}
 
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Johnny
== Music ==
*[[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] as Stella
{{Infobox album
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Sunny
| name        = Nadhi
*[[Ambika Sukumaran|Ambika]] as Leela
| type        = Soundtrack
*[[Sumathi (actress)|Baby Sumathi]] as Babymol
| artist      = [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]
*[[P. J. Antony]] as Varkey
| cover        =
*[[T. R. Omana]] as Mariya
| released    = 2022
*[[Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair]] as Thomachan
| genre        = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
*[[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] as Thresia
| length      = 11:45
*[[Adoor Bhasi]] as Lasar
| label        = [[Sony Music]]
*[[Alummoodan]] as Paili
| language    = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
*[[Sankaradi]] as Ouseph
| producer    =
*[[Adoor Bhavani]] as Kunjeli
| studio      = Grace Studios, 20 Db
*Chachappan as Priest
| prev_title  = [[Nenjuku Needhi]]
*Jessy as Rosamma
| prev_year    = 2022
*[[Nellikode Bhaskaran]] as Chacko
| next_title  = [[Chithha]]
*[[Paravoor Bharathan]] as Neighbour
| next_year    = 2023
*Sankar Menon as Rappel
| audio1      =
*T. K. Chellappan as Pareeth
| misc        = {{Singles
*Kavara Sasankan
| single1    = Theera Nadhi
{{colend}}
| single1date = 9 February 2022
}}
}}
 
The film's [[soundtrack]] was composed by [[Dhibu Ninan Thomas]]. while lyrics are written by [[Thamarai]].
 
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| title1 = Pogadhey
| lyrics1 = [[Thamarai]]
| extra1 = Anila Rajeev
| length1 = 4:02
| title2 = Theera Nadhi
| lyrics2 = Thamarai
| extra2 = [[Kapil Kapilan]], [[Srinisha Jayaseelan]]
| length2 = 4:20
| title3 = Kathari Poovasam
| lyrics3 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| extra3 =  Sinduri Vishal, Deepthi Suresh, [[Soundarya Bala Nandakumar|Soundarya Nandakumar]], Bhargavi Sridhar, Aravind Srinivas, Saisharan, Shenbagaraj, Santhosh Hariharan
| length3 = 3:23
| extra_column = Singer(s)
}}


==Soundtrack==
==Reception==
The music was composed by [[G. Devarajan]] and the lyrics were written by [[Vayalar Ramavarma]]. The songs of the film became chartbusters, and are still popular in Kerala. The song ''Aayiram Padasarangal Kilungi'' sung by [[K. J. Yesudas]] was selected as the song heard most of times by Malayalis in a survey conducted as a part of the 50th anniversary of the formation of Kerala state in 2006.
The film was released on 22 July 2022 across Tamil Nadu. The critic from ''[[Times of India]]'' noted that it was "an anti-caste love story that could have been more powerful", adding "''Nadhi'' flows seamlessly in the first half, quenching all our thirst. But as the film progresses, it loses its track leaving the audience drained out".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/nadhi/movie-review/93048607.cms |title=Nadhi Movie Review: An anti-caste love story that could have been more powerful |newspaper=The Times of India |accessdate=22 July 2022 |archive-date=22 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722082113/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/nadhi/movie-review/93048607.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Vignesh Madhu of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote that "Not really. The characters or their conflicts aren't new. Their tragic ending isn't new. There's no resolution. There's no hope. Just like this film" and gave 2 stars out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadhi Movie Review: This anti-caste film drowns in mediocracy |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/jul/24/nadhi-movie-review-drowning-in-mediocracy-32954.html |access-date=21 March 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en |archive-date=21 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321115135/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/jul/24/nadhi-movie-review-drowning-in-mediocracy-32954.html |url-status=live}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
A critic from ''[[Dina Malar]]'' gave the film a middling review, rating it 2 out of 5 stars.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/movie-review/3168/Nadhi/ |title=நதி - விமர்சனம் {2/5} |publisher=[[Dinamalar]] |access-date=22 July 2022}}</ref> Likewise, a critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' also gave the film a mixed review.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/829430-sam-jones-lead-nadhi-movie-review-3.html |title=முதல் பார்வை &#124; நதி - கரை ஏற்றியதா, மூழ்கடித்ததா? |date=21 July 2022 |access-date=22 July 2022 |archive-date=22 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722095853/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/829430-sam-jones-lead-nadhi-movie-review-3.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Aayiram Paadasarangal" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Innee Vaasamenikkilla" (Bit) || [[C. O. Anto]] || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 3 || "Kaayaampoo" (Bit) || K. J. Yesudas || Vayalar Ramavarma ||  
|-
| 4 || "Kaayaampoo Kannil" || K. J. Yesudas || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 5 || "Nithyavishudhayaam" || K. J. Yesudas, Chorus || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 6 || "Panchathanthram Kadhayile" || [[P. Susheela]] || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 7 || "Puzhakal Malakal" || K. J. Yesudas || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 8 || "Thappukottaampuram" || P. Susheela, Chorus || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDB title|0214976|Nadhi}}
*{{IMDb title|21338440}}
 
[[Category:1969 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1960s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Vincent]]
 


{{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub}}
[[Category:2022 films]]
[[Category:2022 drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic action films]]
[[Category:2022 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]

Latest revision as of 08:03, 3 March 2026

Nadhi
Directed byK. Thamaraiselvan
Produced bySam Jones
Written byK. Thamaraiselvan
Starring
Music byDhibu Ninan Thomas
CinematographyM. S. Prabhu
Edited byR.Sudharshan
Production
company
Distributed byAP International
Release date
  • 22 July 2022 (2022-07-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Nadhi (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film directed by K. Thamaraiselvan. The film stars Sam Jones, Anandhi and Karu Pazhaniappan in the lead roles. It was released on 22 July 2022.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

For his role in the film, Sam Jones lost 13 kilograms and learnt Madurai slang.[1] Karu Pazhaniappan, who had been attempting to make a breakthrough as an actor in lead roles, opted to work as the film's antagonist after being impressed with the script.[2]

The film was shot in regions including Madurai and Munnar.[3][4][5]

Music[edit | edit source]

Nadhi
Soundtrack album by
Dhibu Ninan Thomas
Released2022
StudioGrace Studios, 20 Db
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length11:45
LanguageTamil
LabelSony Music
Dhibu Ninan Thomas chronology
Nenjuku Needhi
(2022) 		Nadhi
(2022) 		Chithha
(2023)
Singles from Nadhi
  1. "Theera Nadhi"
    Released: 9 February 2022

The film's soundtrack was composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas. while lyrics are written by Thamarai.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Pogadhey"ThamaraiAnila Rajeev4:02
2."Theera Nadhi"ThamaraiKapil Kapilan, Srinisha Jayaseelan4:20
3."Kathari Poovasam"YugabharathiSinduri Vishal, Deepthi Suresh, Soundarya Nandakumar, Bhargavi Sridhar, Aravind Srinivas, Saisharan, Shenbagaraj, Santhosh Hariharan3:23

Reception[edit | edit source]

The film was released on 22 July 2022 across Tamil Nadu. The critic from Times of India noted that it was "an anti-caste love story that could have been more powerful", adding "Nadhi flows seamlessly in the first half, quenching all our thirst. But as the film progresses, it loses its track leaving the audience drained out".[6] Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express wrote that "Not really. The characters or their conflicts aren't new. Their tragic ending isn't new. There's no resolution. There's no hope. Just like this film" and gave 2 stars out of 5.[7]

A critic from Dina Malar gave the film a middling review, rating it 2 out of 5 stars.[8] Likewise, a critic from The Hindu also gave the film a mixed review.[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sam Jones lost 13 kilos for a fun film set against the backdrop of Madurai". The Times of India. 14 August 2020. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "Actor-Director Karu Pazhaniappan Explains Why He's Happy to Play a Villain". 18 July 2022. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "I am so glad that Thamarai ma'am came on board, says Sam Jones". The Times of India. 12 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Actor Anandhi shares shooting experience of her latest film 'Nadhi'". Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Location Diaries: Actress Anandhi on Nadhi - A balancing act". Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Nadhi Movie Review: An anti-caste love story that could have been more powerful". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  7. ↑ "Nadhi Movie Review: This anti-caste film drowns in mediocracy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "நதி - விமர்சனம் {2/5}". Dinamalar. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "முதல் பார்வை | நதி - கரை ஏற்றியதா, மூழ்கடித்ததா?". 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.

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