Nilave Malare (transl. Oh Moon, Oh Flower) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Rahman, Nadhiya, Baby Shalini and Manorama. It was released on 14 February 1986.[1] The film was later dubbed into Telugu as Muddula Papa.[2]

Nilave Malare
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. A. Chandrasekhar
Screenplay byS. A. Chandrasekhar
Story byShoba Chandrasekhar
Produced bySajan
StarringNadhiya
Rahman
Baby Shalini
CinematographyM. Kesavan
Edited byD. Shyam Mukherjee
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
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Saj Productions
Release date
  • 14 February 1986 (1986-02-14)
Running time
134 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Tamil version

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[3][4]

Song Singers Lyrics
"Mannil Vandha" P. Susheela Pulamaipithan
"Malai Ponnana" K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
"Sondhangalai" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaali
"Oru Dimon Rani" S. N. Surender Vaali
"Pottiku Potti" Malaysia Vasudevan, SN Surender Pulamaipithan
"Ammavum Appavum Illai" S. Janaki Muthulingam
"Sudhandira naattu" P. Susheela, Malaysia Vasudevan Muthulingam
Malayalam version

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader.

Song Singers
"Amma Achanu" S. Janaki, Chorus
"Maane Pon Varnna" K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra
"Mannin Vennilaave" P. Susheela
"Mannin Vennilaave" K. S. Chithra
"Mannin Vennilaave" (Pathos) P. Susheela
"Oru Diamond Rani" Chorus, Krishnachandran
"Porinu Poru" Krishnachandran
"Swanthangale" K. J. Yesudas
"Swanthangale" (Pathos) K. J. Yesudas
"Swathanthrarayulla" K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra

Reception

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Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote Chandrasekhar, who was arguing about court, murder and law, suddenly changed his track to family and love, which is to be welcomed and also appreciated the performances of Rahman, Baby Shalini and Viswanathan's music.[5] At the 7th Cinema Express Awards, Shalini won the award for Best Child Artist.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "நிலவே மலரே". Anna (in Tamil). 14 February 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 2 June 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  2. ^ "പ്രിയംവദയ്ക്കൊരു പ്രണയഗീതം (1986)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Nilave Malare". Saregama. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Nilave Malare Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (16 March 1986). "நிலவே மலரே". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 67. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  6. ^ "Cinema Express awards for 1986". The Indian Express. 27 February 1987. p. 3. Retrieved 14 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
  7. ^ "Cine artistes asked to broaden talents". The Indian Express. 13 April 1987. p. 3. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via Google News Archive.
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