Naalai Namadhe (transl. Tomorrow Is Ours) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha, Chandramohan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, and M. N. Nambiar. A remake of the 1973 Hindi film Yaadon Ki Baaraat, it revolves around three brothers being separated in their childhood due to the actions of a killer, and growing up to live separate lives. The film was released on 4 July 1975 and became a success.[1]
| Naalai Namadhe | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Screenplay by | Vietnam Veedu Sundaram |
| Based on | Yaadon Ki Baaraat by Salim–Javed |
| Produced by | K. S. R. Moorthi |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Latha Chandramohan Vennira Aadai Nirmala M. N. Nambiar |
| Cinematography | P. L. Roy |
| Edited by | T. R. Srinivasalu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Gajendra Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Separated in their childhood by Ranjith, a killer, brothers Shankar, Vijay and Radhan grow up in different paths in life. While Shankar becomes a goon and accidentally for Ranjith himself, Radhan becomes a singer and Vijay a do-gooder. They have a family song which the three of them knows.
Fate makes them cross path and Radhan and Vijay meetup first. Even though Shankar is there, he cannot acknowledge them for he knows his gang will kill them. How Shankar manages to get back to them without the gang catching up while Vijay with Radhan's help come up to catch the gang is the rest of the story.
Cast
edit- M. G. Ramachandran as Shankar and Vijay
- Latha as Rani
- Chandramohan as Radhan
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Leela
- M. N. Nambiar as Ranjith
- Nagesh as Rangu alias Rathavandhu
- M. G. Chakrapani as Devdass (guest appearance)
- M. G. Soman as Ravi (guest appearance)
- Rajasree as Kamala (guest appearance)
- V. S. Raghavan as Sharma
- S. V. Ramadas as Raju
- K. Kannan as Madhan, Martin
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Robert
- Karikol Raju as Worker in bar
- Peeli Sivam as Fake doctor
- T. K. S. Natarajan as Marwadi
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as young Vijay
- Aalam as Dancer
Production
editNaalai Namadhe is a remake of the Hindi film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973).[2] M. G. Ramachandran, in a dual role, reprised the roles originally portrayed by Dharmendra and Vijay Arora.[3] When Ramachandran and director K. S. Sethumadhavan were discussing what to title the film, a journalist friend of theirs suggested Naalai Namadhe, and that was finalised.[4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[5][6]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Naalai Namathe" (Anbu Malargalai) | P. Susheela, L. R. Anjali, Shoba & Sasirekha | 05:12 |
| "Naalai Namathe" (Bit) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 01:37 |
| "Naanoru Medai Paadagan" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & L. R. Eswari | 06:06 |
| "Neela Nayanangalil" | K. J. Yesudas & P. Susheela | 05:48 |
| "Ennai Vittal" | K. J. Yesudas | 04:18 |
| "Kadhal Enbathu" | K. J. Yesudas & P. Susheela | 05:12 |
| "En Edaiyilum" (Love Is A Game) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari & Sai Baba | 04:40 |
| "Naalai Namathe" (Anbu Malargalai) | T. M. Soundararajan & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:58 |
| "Naalai Namathe" (Anbu Malargalai) | P. Susheela, L. R. Anjali, Shoba & Sasirekha | 05:12 |
Reception
editKanthan of Kalki called the film old-fashioned, but appreciated Sethumadhavan's direction and the colour cinematography.[7]
References
edit- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (27 December 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "Ace Malayalam film director KS Sethumadhavan passes away". Cinema Express. 24 December 2021. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Pillai, Swarnavel Eswaran (2015). Madras Studios: Narrative, Genre, and Ideology in Tamil Cinema. Sage Publications. p. 242. ISBN 978-93-5150-212-8.
- ^ Chelangad, Saju (24 February 2018). "Kamal Haasan, cinema and politics". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Naalai Namathe Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 31 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "Naalai Namathe (1975)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ^ காந்தன் (27 July 1975). "நாளை நமதே!". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 63. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.