Neerum Neruppum (transl. Water and Fire) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with R. S. Manohar, Thengai Srinivasan among others. The storyline is based on the 1844 French novella The Corsican Brothers by Alexandre Dumas.[1] It was released on 18 October 1971.[2] The film was remade in Hindi as Gora Aur Kala.[3]

Neerum Neruppum
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Neelakantan
Written byR. K. Shamugam (dialogues)
Screenplay byAcharya
Produced by
  • Tehmina D.Tehrani
  • Perviz D.Tehrani
Starring
CinematographyV. Ramamoorthy
Edited byM. Umanath
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Neo Manijeh Cine Productions
Release date
  • 18 October 1971 (1971-10-18)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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The story is about twin princes Manivannan and Karikalan who seek to avenge their father's death at hands of King Marthandan. The twins are separated. But Karikalan can feel whatever feelings Manivannan is in. Karikalan wanted to avenge those people who have set fire to his castle. One of them is brought up by Arunakiri while the other is brought up by Marudhu. One is educated preferring to use brains over brawns while the other is an adept fighter. They both plan and execute the downfall of Marthandan.

Cast

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Actor Role
M. G. Ramachandran Twins Princes Manivannan (Neerum) and Karikalan (Neruppum)
Jayalalithaa Kanchana
S. A. Ashokan The King Marthandan
R. S. Manohar The royal bodyguard Marudhu
T. K. Bhagavathi The doctor Arunakiri
C. L. Anandan Djambhu, the right-hand man of Marthadhan
Vijayachandrika
Thengai Srinivasan Navarassam, the royal make-up man of Marthadhan
Manorama Ammuni
Jothilakshmi Kannaga Valee, the favourite of Marthadhan
G. Sakunthala The queen Karpagam, mother of the twins
Shanmugasundari Prince Manivannan's foster mom
S. V. Ramadas The king Mahendhar Boobbadhi, father of the twins
V. S. Raghavan The jeweler Nala, the father of Kantchana
K. Nadarajan Prince Manivannan's foster dad
Karikol Raju Guard
Usilai Mani Guard

The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.

Production

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The film was prominently shot at Gemini Studios. K. P. Ramakrishnan served as a stunt double for Ramachandran.[4]

Soundtrack

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Track listing[5]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kanni Oruthi"VaaliT. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela3:27
2."Kadavul Vazhthuppaadum"VaaliT. M. Soundararajan3:12
3."Kattu Mella Kattu"VaaliL. R. Eswari3:24
4."Konduva Innum"VaaliS. Janaki3:16
5."Maalai Nera Thendral"VaaliP. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:26
6."Viruntho Nalla Virunthu"Vaali, Vayalar Ramavarma, Kosaraju & Vijaya NarasimhaL. R. Eswari, K. Veeramani, Sadhan, Nageswara Rao, T. A. Modhi & J. V. Raghavalu6:53

Reception

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References

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  1. ^ 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 4 April 2021.
  2. ^ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. ^ Marja Evelyn Mogk (2013). Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television. McFarland. pp. 123–124. ISBN 978-0-7864-6535-4.
  4. ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (24 December 2018). "Meet KP Ramakrishnan: MGR's bodyguard and body double". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Neerum Neruppum (1971)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  6. ^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம் : நீரும் நெருப்பும்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). October 1971. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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