Nenjam Marappathillai

Nenjam Marappathillai
Tamil நெஞ்சம் மறப்பதில்லை
Directed by C. V. Sridhar
Produced by M. S. Kasi Viswanathan
Written by C. V. Sridhar
Screenplay by C. V. Sridhar
Story by M. S. Kasi Viswanathan
Starring Kalyan Kumar
Devika
M. N. Nambiar
Nagesh
Manorama
Music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography A. Vincent
Edited by N. M. Shankar
Production
company
Manohar Pictures
Distributed by Manohar Pictures
Release date
  • 2 August 1963 (1963-08-02)
Country India
Language Tamil

Nenjam Marappathillai (English: The Heart/Soul Never Forgets) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romantic-horror film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar.[1] The lead roles were played by Kalyan Kumar and Devika, M. N. Nambiar, S. V. Sahasranamam, Nagesh and Manorama played supporting roles.[2] The film was produced by M. S. Kasi Viswanathan under his banner Manohar Pictures, had music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, cinematography by A. Vincent and editing by N. M. Shankar. The story was by M. S. Kasi, and Sridhar's brother C. V. Rajendran worked as the associate director.[2] The film dealt with reincarnation[3] and Sridhar was inspired by news paper articles.[2]

Cast

Production

During the filming of a scene where Nambiar's character chases the hero and heroine via horse carriage, one of its wheels suddenly came off. Even though the driver panicked, Nambiar asked him to continue driving the carriage and as it overturned, jumped out, took aim and shot.[4]

Soundtrack

Nenjam Marappathillai
Soundtrack album by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Released 1963
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Producer Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[5][6] T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, S. Janaki and L. R. Eswari sang the songs. The title song, ‘Nenjam Marapathillai’ (PBS and Susheela),[7] and ‘Azhagukkum Malarukkum,’ a duet by PBS and Janaki, became popular.[2] The lyrics were written by Kannadasan assisted by his nephew Panju Arunachalam.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1Azhagukkum MalarukkumP. B. Sreenivas, S. JanakiKannadasan03:53
2Kadu Malai Medu KandaT. M. Soundararajan03:20
3Mundhanai PanthadaL. R. Eswari, P.Susheela04:05
4Nenjam Marappathillai (Duet)P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela04:04
5Nenjam Marappathillai (Lady)P. Susheela04:21
6Nenjam Marappathillai (Men)P. B. Sreenivas04:06
7Nenjam Marappathillai (Sad)P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela03:36
8Thenadi MeenadiT. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:59

Reception

Nenjam Marappathillai is considered a Tamil cinema classic.[8][9][10] Director Ameer Sultan named it one of his most favorite films and said, "Nenjam Marappadhillai not only breaks free from the formulaic screenplay but director Sridhar does something revolutionary by introducing new faces in it. Recently I read in a paper that the film has been remade in Hindi. This is the power of Sridhar’s script".[11] Cinematographer P. C. Sreeram stated, "I still remember how terrified I was while returning home after watching Nenjam Marapathillai and Athey Kangal. Spooky themes were great entertainers".[12] M. N. Nambiar said that it was one of his favourite films he acted in.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Nenjam Marappadhillai". spicyonion. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Randor Guy (2 February 2013). "Nenjam Marapathillai 1963". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Friday Review Chennai / Theatre : Rebirth in comic mode". The Hindu. 17 March 2006. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Raman, Mohan V. (16 November 2010). "Reel villain, real hero". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "Nenjam Marappadhillai Songs". raaga. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Nenjam Marappadhillai Songs". tamiltunes. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  7. ↑ "'Traditional music should not be diluted'". The Hindu. 29 December 2002. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "Special » Tamil Cinema Classics – Nenjam Marappathillai". 600024.com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  9. ↑ "Sridhar's film to be remade by Selvaraghavan - Tamil Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  10. ↑ "Old is still gold - Tamil Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 1 February 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  11. ↑ "Filmmakers' favourites". The Hindu. 13 July 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  12. ↑ "Indian cinema is growing - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  13. ↑ "Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : A legend in his own right". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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