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Neethikkupin Paasam
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| Neethikkupin Paasam | |
|---|---|
| File:Neethikkupin Paasam.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Story by | Aaroor Dass |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi M. R. Radha |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | N. S. Varma |
| Edited by | M. A. Thirumugam M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariappan |
Production company | Devar Films |
| Distributed by | Emgeeyar Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Neethikkupin Paasam (transl. Law First, Affection Next) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and M. R. Radha. The film, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 15 August 1963. The film was a super hit at the box office and ran for more than 100 days. The film was remade in Telugu as Thandri Kodukula Challenge.
Plot[edit]
Gopal is an honest lawyer who holds law and order above family and emotions. He once saves Sivasamy from a false petition filed against him by Muniyandi by without charging fees and being himself as an eye witness.He meets a simple village girl named Gowri and falls in love with her. Due to this he rejects his cousins Jaya and Prema. Due to this Jaya dies by jumping from the upstairs. After this incident, Gopal's father decides that Gopal's marriage will be done based on his wishes but his mother oppose it.
In due time Gopal and Gowri get separated and reunited again. But trouble brews in the form of Muthayya, Gowri's uncle who sets his wicked eyes on her. Gowri's father Sivasamy first accepted his proposal but after he rejects it when learns of Gopal and Gowri's affair. He also informs to Gopal's parents about this to which his father accepts but his mother rejects. She also goes to Gowri's house and threatens Gowri.
Meanwhile Muthayya joins hands with Muniyandi, Sivasamy's rival to get his consent for marrying Gowri. Sivasamy opposes it and to marry Gowri, Muthayya murders Sivasamy with the help of Muniyandi. Gopal's mother, who is on the way to her home is framed for the murder. This leads to the arrest of Gopal's mother by her husband, who also files the case against her.
Gopal's brother, Ramu is handling the case as a prosecutor due to their father's intentions. Only Gopal stands for his mother in the situation and he argues for her against his own father and brother in the court. After some hearings in the court, Gopal and Gowri discovers that Muthayya is the real murderer by a CID officer who is disguised as a blind beggar. They also find that Muthayya and Muniyandi are doing illegal business. With the help of police, Gopal produces them in the court.
After some arguments between Gopal and Ramu, the CID officer gives eye witness. The judge gives the judgment as follows: Since Muthayya and Muniyandi are the real culprits, they are sentenced to imprisonment and Gopal's mother is released. Since they are involved in illegal business, they are punished for that too. The judge also praised Gopal's family for serving the duty sincerely and mentions them as the family with a policy law first, affection next. At last the family unites and Gopal marries Gowri.
Cast[edit]
- M. G. Ramachandran as Gopal Chandrasekar[1]
- B. Saroja Devi as Gowri
- M. R. Radha as Sivasamy
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Chandrasekar
- P. Kannamba as Saraswathi
- M. N. Nambiar as Muthaiya
- S. A. Ashokan as Ramu Chandrasekar
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar as Muniyandi, Muthaiya's henchman
- Senthamarai as Blind man / Secret agent
- G. Sakunthala as Janaki
- S. M. Thirupathisamy
- B. V. Radha as Jaya
- Sasirekha as Prema
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Akkam Pakkam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:29 |
| 2 | "Idi Idichu Mazhai" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:05 | |
| 3 | "Kaadu Kodutha Kaniyirukku" | P. Susheela | 02:54 | |
| 4 | "Maanallavo Kangal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:44 | |
| 5 | "Sirithalum Pothume" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 02:54 | |
| 6 | "Vaanga Vaanga" | P. Susheela | 03:30 | |
| 7 | "Ponaley" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:50 |
Release and reception[edit]
Neethikkupin Paasam was released on 15 August 1963,[3] and distributed by Emgeeyar Pictures.[4] Kumudam gave the film a negative review, playing on its title by saying "நீதிக்குப் பின் பாசம் பாதிக்குப் பின் மோசம்" (Neethikkupin Paasam is bad in the latter half).[5] Similar comments were made by Kanthan of Kalki.[6] T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime, however, reviewed the film more positively, praising the performances of Ramachandran and Saroja Devi.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ Dheenadhayalan, Pa. (4 June 2016). "சரோஜா தேவி: 7. கோபால்...!". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 8 July 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ↑ "Neethikku Pin Paasam [7 Tracks]". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in தமிழ்). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ↑ "Neethikkupin Paasam". The Indian Express. 14 August 1963. p. 3. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "பார்த்தது படித்தது ரசித்தது – சுதாங்கன் – 1–12–19". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). Nellai. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ↑ காந்தன் (8 September 1963). "நீதிக்கு பின் பாசம்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 33. Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ↑ Ramachandran, T. M. (7 September 1963). "An Impressive Film from Thevar". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. p. 48. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
