Naam Iruvar

Nam Iruvar
Directed by A. V. Meiyappan
Produced by A. V. Meiyappan
Written by P. Neelakantan
Starring T. A. Jayalakshmi
Kamala Kumari
T. R. Mahalingam
T. R. Ramachandran
V. K. Ramasamy
Music by R. Sudarshanam
Cinematography T. Muthusamy
Edited by N. V. Raman
Release date
  • 12 January 1947 (1947-01-12)
[1]
Running time
 153 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Nam Iruvar (English: We Two) is a 1947 Indian Tamil film directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan.

Production

Based on a play Thyaga Ullam written by Pa. Neelakantan[2] and directed by Sahasranamam[3](which itself was based on the story of the 1936 film Iru Sahodhargal),[4][1] Nam Iruvar was directed and produced by A.V. Meiyappan. The film released in January, a few months before India's independence after six months of shooting and was a "thundering success".[1][5] The story begins with a Subramania Bharati anniversary and ends with Gandhi's 77th birthday celebrations. A notable feature of the movie were its songs which were written by Indian nationalist Subramaniya Bharati[6][7] and sung by D. K. Pattammal.[1][2]

The film is remembered for the dance performances of Baby Kamala.[2] It is also remembered as the first film produced under the banner of AVM Productions.[8] Following the success of the film, AVM moved his studio from Karaikudi to Kodambakkam in Chennai.[8][9] Nam Iruvar was also the last film directed by A. V. Meiyappan and extensively portrayed the hopes and aspirations of a nation on the brink of independence.

S. V. Sahasranamam who acted and directed the play was initially considered for the leading role. but couldn't take up the film due to other commitments hence he was replaced by T. R. Mahalingam.[10] The film also marked the debut of V. K. Ramasamy who appeared in the role of an evil old man at the age of 21.[11] The film had a prominent comedy track provided by T. R. Ramachandran of Sabapathy fame.[8]

Cast

Plot synopsis

Mahalingam plays the part of Sukumar, the son of a black-marketeer [4] who falls in the company of evil friends and invests his money in making a film in accordance with their advice. However, the film never sees the light of the day and leaves Sukumar heavy in debt. He is eventually questioned by financiers and when he fails to pay them, is dragged to court. How he is rescued from his perilous situation forms the climax of the story. At the end of the movie, Sukumar becomes a nationalist and a Gandhian[4]

Nam Iruvar also marked the debut of V. K. Ramasamy who plays the role of an evil old man who desires to marry Sukumar's lady-love Kannamma. The film had a prominent comedy track provided by T. R. Ramachandran of Sabapathy fame.

Songs

Music composed by R. Sudarasanam and lyrics written by Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar and K. P. Kamatchisundaram. Singers are T. R. Mahalingam and T. R. Ramachandran. Playback singers are Devanarayanan, D. K. Pattammal, T. S. Bagavathi and M. S. Rajeswari.

The song "Aaduvome" was written by Subramaniya Bharathi while other two songs were written by K. P. Kamatchisundaram. Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote that the film was remembered for "The scintillating song and dance numbers, ‘Aaaduvomey…..’ and ‘Vetri Ettum’, performed by ‘Baby’ Kamala".[12]

NoSongSingerLyricsLength(m:ss)
1Iga Vaazhvinile AaanandhamT. R. Mahalingam & T. S. BhagavathiK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:46
2Aaduvome Pallu PaaduvomeD. K. PattammalMahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar04:53
3Vasandham Tharum MaalaiT. S. BagavathiK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:35
4Viduthalai Viduthalai ViduthalaiT. R. MahalingamMahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar01:33
5Karunaamoorthi Gaandhi MahaathmaaM. S. RajeswariK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:01
6Solai Malar OliyoT. R. Mahalingam & T. S. BhagavathiMahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar03:16
7Vetri Ettu Dhikkum EttaD. K. PattammalMahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar04:13
8Vaazhiya Sendhamizhar Vaazhiya NatramizharDevanarayanan & T. S. BhagavathiMahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar
9Udal Aaviyum PolT. S. BagavathiK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:55
10Amudhinai VishamendruDevanarayananK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:05
11Maalai Neramidhe Kola Kuyil KoovudheT. S. BagavathiK. P. Kamatchisundaram01:59
12Devaamudha MozhiyaaleT. R. MahalingamK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:10
13Jega Meedhile Mei KaadhalthaaneT. R. Mahalingam & T. S. BhagavathiK. P. Kamatchisundaram02:08
14Mahaan, Gaandhiye MahaaneM. S. RajeswariK. P. Kamatchisundaram03:27
15Kodaiyile IlaipaatrikollaT. R. MahalingamVallalar Ramalinga Adigal Arudpa04:55

Reception

The reviewer for The Indian Express called the film "an interesting social drama well acted with the additional attraction of a few songs of the great Bharathi rendered by Mahalingam. Baby Kamala is responsible for some good dance numbers."[13] Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote that the concept "had nothing to do with the freedom movement, but it had everything to do with perceptively capturing the spirit of the times, making it a hit".[14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Dhananjayan 2014, p. 64.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kamala Lakshmanan - One hundred Tamils of the 20th century". tamilnation.org. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
  3. ↑ "Biography of AVM". Retrieved 2008-04-13.
  4. 1 2 3 "Nam Iruvar". answers.com. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
  5. ↑ "From Naam Iruvar to Sivaji". The Hindu:Business Line. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
  6. ↑ "Landamarks in Tamil cinema". Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2008.
  7. ↑ Guy, Randor (7 January 2002). "She danced her way to stardom". The Hindu: Friday Review. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
  8. 1 2 3 Dhananjayan 2014, p. 66.
  9. ↑ Guy, Randor (28 July 2006). "AVM, the adventurer". The Hindu: Friday Review. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
  10. ↑ Dhananjayan 2014, p. 65.
  11. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2002/12/25/stories/2002122504390500.htm
  12. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/naam-iruvar-1947/article3024059.ece
  13. ↑ ""We Two"". The Indian Express. 22 February 1947. p. 8. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  14. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-innovative-filmmaker/article3186485.ece

Bibliography

  • Dhananjayan, G. (2014). Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931 to 2013. Blue Ocean Publishers.
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