Naan Aanaiyittal
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| Naan Aanaiyittal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chanakya |
| Screenplay by | R. M. Veerappan |
| Story by | Manjula Nedumaran |
| Produced by | R. M. Veerappan |
| Dialogue by | Vidwan Lakshmanan N. Pandurangan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran K. R. Vijaya B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | P. N. Sundaram |
| Edited by | C. P. Jambulingam |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sathya Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 182 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Naan Aanaiyittal (transl. If I Order) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and K. R. Vijaya. The film was produced and written by R. M. Veerappan, with a musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 4 February 1966. It ran for 15 weeks and it emerged as a super hit at the box office.
Plot[edit]
Pandhiya, a member of a notorious robber gang, wishes to bring about a change in his gang and turn them towards a righteous path. Meanwhile, Velaiya a member of that gang commits a murder, and Pandhiya gets framed for it. To escape punishment, Pandhiya disguises himself as a rich man's long-lost son and stays in his house which he truly is. Furthmore, the rich man's manager Kumar tries to unmask Pandhiya, while Velaiya is also after him.
Cast[edit]
- M. G. Ramachandran as Pandhiya alias Sundaram / Saigon Selvarangam (In photograph)
- K. R. Vijaya as Mala
- B. Saroja Devi as Kannagi / Kaveri
- M. N. Nambiar as Velaiya
- R. S. Manohar as Kumar
- S. A. Ashokan as Chezhiyan
- Nagesh as Appu the Great
- Karikol Raju as Mala's relation
- C. R. Parthiban as IG
- O. A. K. Thevar as Muthuveeran
- Sedhupathy as Kanagarathnam
Production[edit]
Naan Aanaiyittal was directed by Tapi Chanakya and produced under Sathya Films by R. M. Veerappan, who also wrote the screenplay. The dialogues were written by Vidwan Lakshmanan and N. Pandurangan. Cinematography was handled by P. N. Sundaram, and editing by Jambulingam.[1]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2][3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Thaaimel Aanai" | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:32 |
| 2 | "Pirandha Idam" | L. R. Eswari | Alangudi Somu | 02:52 / 02:37 (film version) |
| 3 | "Pattu Varum" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | 03:46 / 04:46 (film version) |
| 4 | "Nalla Velai" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:11 / 04:12 (film version) | |
| 5 | "Megangal Irundu" (Odi Vanthu) | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, P. Susheela | Alangudi Somu | 03:35 / 04:17 (film version) |
| 6 | "Naan Uyara" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | 03:43 / 05:39 (film version) |
| 7 | "Kodukka Kodukka" | P. Susheela, M. S. Viswanathan | Vidwan V. Lakshmanan | 03:11 |
| 8 | "Thaaimel Aanai" (film version) | T. M. Soundararajan & chorus | Vaali | 05:29 |
Release and reception[edit]
Naan Aanaiyittal was released on 4 February 1966.[1] It was initially scheduled to release on 14 January 1966, during Pongal, but pushed back to allow the release of another Ramachandran film, Anbe Vaa.[4] The Indian Express wrote that the film "has all the ingredients to make it appealing to the masses" and praised the performances of Ramachandran and Saroja Devi.[5] T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime gave a positive review appreciating the film's message, also praising Vidwan Lakshman's dialogue as "sparkling" and M. S. Viswanathan's music as "pleasing" but he was critical of Chanakya's direction, saying it "could have been more inspiring".[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Naan Anai Ittaal". The Indian Express. 4 February 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ "Naan Aanaiyittal (1966)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "Naan Aanaiyittal - Oli Vilakku Tamil Film LP VInyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (15 August 2015). "MGR Remembered – Part 29 | Salary and 'Black Money'". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 5 May 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "'Anai Ittal' entertains". The Indian Express. 12 February 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (26 February 1966). "A Purposeful Film". Sport and Pastime. p. 51. Retrieved 10 August 2020.