Nandhavana Theru
| Nandhavana Theru | |
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| Directed by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Written by | Gokula Krishnan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Story by | Sujatha Udayakumar |
| Produced by | T. Siva A. Selvaraj |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | R. Ganesh |
| Edited by | B. S. Nagaraj |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nandhavana Theru (English: Chariot of Nandavanam) is a 1995 Tamil drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film features Karthik and newcomer Srinidhi in lead roles. The film, produced by T. Siva and A. Selvaraj, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 11 May 1995. The film did not do well at the box office.[1][2][3][4]
Plot
Seenu (Karthik) grows as an orphan and becomes a full-time thief, he helps prisoners by solving their problems outside. One day, intrigued by a prisoner's silence, Seenu asks him his problem. The prisoner is Adhiseshan (Devan), maternal uncle of Gayatri (Srinidhi), and he wants to save her life from her paternal uncle (Anandaraj) and her brother. Seenu promised him to solve his problem. Firstly, Gayatri avoids Seenu but she soon understands the conspiracy of Rajasekhar and she begin to be closed with Seenu. Adhiseshan reveals to Seenu after seeing the photo of Seenu's mother that he is his father. Happy, he brings Gayatri to Adhiseshan's home but they find Adhiseshan death. Gayatri's guardians borrows lot of money, so they are sent to jail, she cannot stay to her house so Seenu accommodates her. Seenu decided to earn money in the right way to realize Gayatri's dream : to become a Carnatic music singer. When she becomes a famous singer, she builds a new house and she reveals to Seenu that she's in love with Suresh (Siva), her hardcore fan. Suresh's father releases Rajasekhar to separate them before their marriage. Seenu manages to save them and the couple elope. To keep a promise to his neighbour (Manorama) after her death, Seenu decide to carry the widow woman and her son.
Cast
- Karthik as Seenu (Srinivasan)
- Srinidhi as Gayatri
- Anandaraj as Rajasekhar
- Devan as Adhiseshan
- Janagaraj as Albert
- Vivek as Beedi
- Vadivelu as Theekuchi
- Manorama as Seenu's neighbouring
- Siva as Suresh (Guest appearance)
- Madhan Bob as a music instrument seller (Guest appearance)
Soundtrack
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1995, features 8 tracks with lyrics written by R. V. Udayakumar.[5]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
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| 1 | "Adichu Pudichu" | Arunmozhi, Mano, SN. Surendar | 4:51 |
| 2 | "Anniya Kaattu Annaney" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:53 |
| 3 | "Enna Varam Vendum" | Mano, Lekha, Sindhu Devi | 5:29 |
| 4 | "Enthan Vaazhkaiyin" | Mano | 5:19 |
| 5 | "Ramanaa Sri" | Shobhana | 2:10 |
| 6 | "Unn Munnai Naanum Paada Vantha" | Arumozhi | 1:05 |
| 7 | "Velli Nilave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Uma Ramanan | 5:10 |
| 8 | "Viralil Suthi Meettavaa" | K. S. Chitra | 3:34 |
References
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{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Nandhavana Theru". popcorn.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "filmography of nandhavana theru". cinesouth.com. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Tamil Movie News--1995 Review". groups.google.com. 9 January 1996. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ "Nanthavana Theru — Illayaraja". thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 3 January 2012.