Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 film)
Ninaithale Inikkum / Andamaina Anubhavam | |
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File:Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 poster.jpg Theatrical release poster in Tamil | |
Directed by | K. Balachander |
Screenplay by | K. Balachander |
Story by | Sujatha |
Produced by | R. Venkataraman |
Starring | |
Cinematography | B. S. Lokanath |
Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Premalaya Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
Country | India |
Languages | Tamil Telugu |
Ninaithale Inikkum (transl. Sweet Memories) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jayaprada and Geetha. The story was written by Sujatha.[1][2] The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as Andamaina Anubhavam (transl. Beautiful experience).[3] A large part of the film was shot in Singapore.[4] The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Pyara Tarana.[5]
Plot
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The film follows Chandru, a singer and his band on a tour to Singapore. Over there Chandru meets his love interest Sona, only to find that she is terminally ill.
Cast
- Kamal Haasan as Chandru[6]
- Rajinikanth as Deepak[6]
- Jayaprada as Sona[6]
- Jayasudha as Kamini[6]
- Geetha as Meena[6]
- S. K. Misro as Kamalakar Rao/Mama
- Sarath Babu (Guest appearance)
- Narayana Rao (Guest appearance)
- S. Ve. Shekher as radio operator (Guest appearance)
- Poornam Viswanathan as Sona's father[6]
Production
Many of K. Balachander's students like Jayasudha, Sarath Babu, Geetha and Narayana Rao appear in cameo for their mentor. This was the debut film for actor S. Ve. Shekher.[7] Jayasudha's sister Subhashini also appears. The band in the film and the music were inspired by the Beatles.[8]
A large portion of the film was shot in Singapore,[9] while additional scenes were shot at the AVM Garden Villa, Chennai.[10] The scene where Deepak (Rajinikanth) is challenged to flip his cigarette 10 times or lose a finger is based on Roald Dahl's Man from the South.[6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[11] The disco song "Engeyum Eppothum" was remixed by Yogi B in Pollathavan (2007).[12][13] The song "Sambo Siva Sambo" was remixed by Vijay Antony as "Avala Nambithan" for Salim (2014).[14] Sudha Ragunathan noted that "Ninaithale Inikkum just rocked the scene with MSV Sir bringing out his innovative streaks."[15]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Namma Ooru Singari" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:34 |
2. | "Sayonara Vesham Kalainthathu" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:47 |
3. | "Nizhal Kandavan" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:12 |
4. | "Ninaiththaale Inikkum" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 3:51 |
5. | "Vaaniley medai amaithu" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:23 |
6. | "Aananda Thaandavamo" | Kannadasan | L. R. Eswari | 5:11 |
7. | "Bharathi Kannamma" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 5:47 |
8. | "Inimai Nirainda Ulagam" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 5:48 |
9. | "Kaaththirunthen" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:41 |
10. | "Sambo Sivasambo" | Kannadasan | M. S. Viswanathan | 4:48 |
11. | "Thattiketka Aalillai" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:18 |
12. | "Yaathum Oore" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 6:39 |
13. | "Engeyum Eppothum" | Kannadasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 6:31 |
14. | "You're like a fountain" | Kanmani Subbu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:09 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ananda Thandavamo" | L. R. Eswari | ||
2. | "Andamaina Anubhavam" | Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
3. | "Andamaina Lokamundi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | ||
4. | "Hello Nestam Bagunnava" | Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
5. | "Kurralloy Kurrallu Verrekki Vunnollu" | Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
6. | "Nuvve Nuvvamma Navvula Puvvamma" | Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | |
7. | "Pada Pada Cheyi Kalipenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | ||
8. | "Sambho Siva Sambho" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | ||
9. | "Singapuri Singari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | ||
10. | "What A Waiting" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Release and reception
Ninaithale Inikkum was released on 14 April 1979,[18] and Andamaina Anubhavam on 19 April.[19] Piousji of Sunday wrote, "despite heroic efforts by Kamalahasan to save the film, it disintegrates fast."[20] P. S. M. of Kalki appreciated Lokanath's cinematography and Balachander's direction.[21] Lokanath won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer.[citation needed]
Legacy
The 2011 film Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) was named after the film's song.[22] In 2009, another film called Ninaithale Inikkum was released. Director G. N. R. Kumaravelan stated that the title was "right for my film on students and the college scenario".[23] The line "Jagame Thandhiram" in the song "Sambo Siva Sambo" inspired a 2021 film of the same name.[24]
Abaswaram Ramji conducted a stage show called Ninaithale Inikkum in 2006.[25] A play called Shiva Sambho named after the song "Sambho Siva Sambho" was conducted by Theatre of Maham. M. S. Viswanathan composed the background music for the play.[26][27]
Re-release
A digitally restored version of the film was released on 4 October 2013,[28] but received a lukewarm response at the box office.[29]
References
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- ^ Piousji (13 May 1979). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. pp. 47.
- ^ பி.எஸ்.எஸ். (29 April 1979). "நினைத்தாலே இனிக்கும்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 29. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Paraman (7 August 2011). "Engeyum Eppothum – Music Review". KollyInsider. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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Bibliography
- Ramachandran, Naman (2014) [2012]. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography. New Delhi: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-342111-5.
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