Naan Paadum Paadal (transl. The song I sing) is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Sivakumar, Mohan, Ambika and Pandiyan. It was released on 14 April 1984.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Mangalya Bandham (1985).[citation needed]
| Naan Paadum Paadal | |
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| Directed by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Written by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Produced by | Rajesh Khanna A. Francis Xavier R. Palaniswamy |
| Starring | Sivakumar Mohan Ambika Pandiyan |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan |
| Edited by | R. Baskaran B. Krishnakumar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Motherland Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Gowri is a widowed school teacher who lives with her in-laws. Subramani moves into the same housing complex to stay with his nephew Selvam while he writes his newest novel. He writes under the name CRS and happens to be Gowri's favourite author though she is unaware of his identity. Due to some general misunderstandings, she is initially suspicious of Subramani. On the other hand, he finds Gowri to be intriguing and learns about her past. She was a singer who had fallen in love with a doctor, Anand. With both families' approval, they marry but Anand dies in an accident three days after the wedding. Heartbroken, she gives up singing and has found solace with Anand's family, reading CRS' novels and in teaching children. Gowri soon learns that Subramani is CRS and melts considerably towards him. She sees him as a friend and is often protective of him. Her family notice this change in behaviour and begin to consider the possibility of her marrying Subramani. He is also interested in marrying her but is unsure of her decision. Ultimately, Gowri must decide on which path to continue her life.
Trivia: In the movie, Ambika is singing her first solo song and Mohan is trying to reach the Recording studio. While driving he meets with an accident and dies. Director Sundarrajan in one of his interview quotes that it is a real incident. It happened with a singer who sang 'Nee varuvai ena naan Irunnthen'. When she was recording that song, her first song she was expecting her husband to reach the recording theatre. But tragically the husband dies at Delhi while going to the Airport.
Cast
edit- Sivakumar as C. R. Subramaniam
- Mohan as Dr. Anand
- Ambika as Shyamala Gowri
- Pandiyan as Selvam
- Ilavarasi as Sivagami
- Sarath Babu as Barath (special appearance)
- Suresh as bus conductor (special appearance)
- Shankar–Ganesh in a Special appearance
- Nalini as Lakshmi (special appearance)
- Poornam Viswanathan as Rangarajan
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Anand's father
- Kamala Kamesh as Maragatham
- Goundamani as Surya Kumar
- Senthil as laundryman
Production
editSivakumar worked as Ambika's makeup artist during the filming of the climax.[2] According to Kovaithambi, they had decided two endings for the film which led to confusion over which to choose; it was Ilaiyaraaja who chose the end which was featured in the film.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[4] The song "Paadava Un Paadalai" uses the conga, a percussion commonly used in Afro-Cuban genres.[5] The song "Paadum Vanambadi" is set in the raga known as Patdeep,[6] while "Devan Kovil" is set in Yamunakalyani.[7]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Paadavaa Un Paadalai" | S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 04:21 |
| "Devan Kovil" | S. N. Surendar, S. Janaki | Muthulingam | 04:22 |
| "Machane Vatchikodi" | Gangai Amaran, S. P. Sailaja | Vaali | 5:08 |
| "Paadum Vanambadi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Na. Kamarasan | 4:06 |
| "Seer Kondu Vaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | 5:24 |
| "Devan Kovil (Solo)" | S. Janaki | Muthulingam | 04:09 |
| "Paadava Un Paadalai (Pathos)" | S. Janaki | Vairamuthu | 04:31 |
Reception
editJayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote Sundarrajan can be praised for many things, for the way the poignant story has been told elegantly, for creating characters that stand out in the mind and not rushing till the intermission to insert songs.[8]
References
edit- ^ "ஒரே வருடத்தில் மோகன் 15 படங்கள்; ஒரேநாளில் 3 படம் ரிலீஸ்; அத்தனையும் ஹிட்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "When Sivakumar turned makeup man for actress Ambika for the climax of a film". The Times of India. 5 August 2020. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ "புரட்சித்தலைவர் புகழ் பரப்பும் படங்களை எடுப்பதே என் லட்சியம்". Anna (in Tamil). 24 March 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 30 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Naan Paadum Paadal Tamil FIlm LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Gopalakrishnan, P. V. (17 July 2017). "Filmy Ripples- Exotic Instruments in Film music – Part 3". The Cinema Resource Centre. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 151.
- ^ Sundararaman 2007, p. 127.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (29 April 1984). "நான் பாடும் பாடல்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 60. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.