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Naam Pirandha Mann
| Naam Pirandha Mann | |
|---|---|
| File:Naam Pirandha Mann.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Vincent |
| Produced by | S. Rangarajan |
| Screenplay by | A. Vincent Vietnam Veedu Sundaram |
| Story by | Rajasekhar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Gemini Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Kamal Haasan |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | A. Venkat K. S. Prakash |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekhar |
Production company | Vijaya Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 167 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Naam Pirandha Mann (transl. Our Motherland) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by A. Vincent. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, while Kamal Haasan, Nagesh and Fatafat Jayalaxmi play supporting roles.
Plot[edit]
Vettaikara Thevar is a rich landlord who lives with his wife Devanayaki and younger sister Valliyammai. Unknown to his family, he is also Santhana Thevar, the masked vigilante leader of a group that terrorises the British colonizers in town and helps the locals. Former soldier Joseph joins Santhana Thevar's group and also befriends Vettaikara Thevar but remains clueless that both are one in the same. Santhana Thevar is hurt during a mission and Joseph rescues him but is presumed dead. Eventually, the British learn his secret identity and Valliyammai is murdered in an attempt to draw out Santhana Thevar. Bound by a promise to Devanayaki, he surrenders. He escapes his death sentence at the last moment and is freed as India gains independence. Years later, the family is now reduced to penury and his son Ranjith is a bitter young man. He resents the fact that his father's sacrifices have resulted in only misery for the family. The two clash due to their contrasting world views.
Cast[edit]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Santhana Thevar / Vettaikara Thevar
- Gemini Ganesan as Joseph
- K. R. Vijaya as Devanayaki
- Kamal Haasan as Ranjith
- Fatafat Jayalaxmi as Valliyammai
- Nagesh as Thavasu
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Asai Povadhu Vinnile | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Kannadasan | 4.33 |
| 2 | "Thai Padum Pattu Thane" | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam | 5.10 | |
| 3 | Idhaya Thalaiva Nee Sollu "Naan Yaar" | T. M. Soundararajan | 4.45 | |
| 4 | "Annai bhagavathikku thannai " | P. Susheela | 4.50 | |
| 5 | "Bharathathil oru por" | K. Veeramani |
Release and reception[edit]
Naam Pirandha Mann was released on 7 October 1977,[3] and the final length of the film was 4,554.32 metres (14,942.0 ft).[4] The film was dubbed Telugu language as Viplava Jyothi. The 1996 Tamil film Indian's story is loosely based on this film.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Dharap, B. V. (1977). Indian Films. National Film Archive of India. p. 130.
- ↑ "M. S. Viswanathan – Annan Oru Kovil / Naam Pirandha Mann". Discogs.
- ↑ "Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)". Screen4screen. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ↑ "Weekly Gazette of India, 1978-06-24, Weekly". The Gazette of India. 24 June 1978. p. 1268. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ↑ Dhananjayan, G. (2014). Pride of Tamil cinema 1931–2013: Tamil films that have earned national and international recognition. Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 352. OCLC 898765509.