Nee!
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| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna Kanagashanmugam |
| Written by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Produced by | T. K. Ramaraj |
| Starring | Jaishankar Jayalalithaa |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rahiman |
| Edited by | M. S. Money |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sri Vinayaga Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nee! (lit. 'You!') is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Kanagashanmugam (with T. R. Ramanna receiving "supervising director" credit) and produced by T. K. Ramaraj. The film stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 21 August 1965 and became a commercial success.
Plot
Sundaram, a rich man, falls in love with an orphaned girl, and marries her over the objections of his elder brother. He sets up a home of his own with his wife, but when his family members persuade him to rejoin the household, he brings his wife to his brother's house. There is once again cheer and sunshine in his life. Trouble arises when he is away from the house to accept a new job offered to him. The son-in-law of the house, a magistrate, leaks out the news that the orphan girl has earlier been convicted by him for immoral traffic. At once, insults are heaped on her. Unable to bear the taunting remarks, the girl leaves the house and attempts. The real drama then begins and all ends well.
Cast
- Jaishankar as Sundaram[1]
- Jayalalithaa as Jaya and Usha[1]
- Nagesh as Raju (Sundaram Friend)
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Ramadurai
- Pandari Bai as Mangalam (Ramadurai Wife)
- S. V. Ramadoss as Gopal
- G. Sakunthala as Chithra (Gopal Wife)
- Madhavi as Chellayee
- R. S. Manohar as Sekar (Enemy role)
- Ennatha Kannaiya
- Karikol Raju as Saamy
- Sadhan as Chappan
- M. Bhanumathi as Cameo Appearance
Production
Nee! was directed by Kanagashanmugam, while T. R. Ramanna received "supervising director" credit.[2] The film was produced by T. K. Ramaraj under Sri Vinayaga Pictures, and was the company's first production.[3][1] Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy was the writer, Selvaraj was art director, M. A. Rahiman was cinematographer, and M. S. Money was editor.[2] The film was completed in two months,[1] and its final cut measured 3,977 metres (13,048 ft).[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan,[4] while the lyrics were written by Vaali.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Adada Enna Azhagu" | L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 03.59 |
| 2 | "Vellikkizhamai" | Susheela | 03.25 | |
| 3 | "One Day One Way" | P. B. Srinivas L. R. Eswari | 04.16 | |
| 4 | "Sonnaalum Sonnaandi" | L. R. Eswari | 05.00 | |
| 5 | "Vanthaalenna" (Enakkuvantha) | L. R. Eswari | 06.01 |
Release and reception
Nee! was released on 21 August 1965.[2] Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran positively reviewed the film, saying the male and female leads showed "promising talent".[1] The film became a commercial success.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Ramachandran, T. M. (18 September 1965). "Nee". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. p. 51.
- ^ a b c d "Nee!". The Indian Express. 21 August 1965. p. 10.
- ^ a b Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Nee (1965)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "Jayalalithaa The Actress 'Hated' The limelight, But Starred in Over 140 Films". NDTV. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2017.