Naam Pirandha Mann
Naam Pirandha Mann (transl. Our Motherland) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan plays a supporting role, together with Phataphat Jayalakshmi.
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| Directed by | A. Vincent |
| Produced by | Vijaya Arts |
| Screenplay by | A. Vincent Vietnam Veedu Sundaram |
| Story by | Rajasekhar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Gemini Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Kamal Haasan Phataphat Jayalakshmi |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | A. Venkat |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekhar |
Production company | Vijaya Arts |
Release date | 7 October 1977 |
Running time | 167 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Vettaikara Thevar (Sivaji Ganesan) is a rich landlord that lives with his wife Devanayaki (K. R. Vijaya) and younger sister Valliyammai (Phataphat Jayalaxmi). Unbeknownst to his family, he is also Santhana Thevar, the masked vigilante leader of a group that terrorizes the British colonizers in town and helps the locals. Former soldier Joseph joins Santhana Thevar's group and also befriends Vettaikara Thevar but remains clueless that both are one in the same. Santhana Thevar is hurt during a mission and Joseph rescues him but is presumed dead. Eventually, the British learn his secret identity and Valliyammai is murdered in an attempt to draw out Santhana Thevar. Bound by a promise to Devanayaki, he surrenders. He escapes his death sentence at the last moment and is freed as India gains independence. Years later, the family is now reduced to penury and his son Ranjith (Kamal Haasan) is bitter young man. He resents the fact that his father's sacrifices have resulted in only misery for the family. The two clash due to their contrasting world views.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Santhana thevar / Vettaikara thevar, freedom fighter.
- Gemini Ganesan as Joseph, freedom fighter. (Santhana thevar Friend)
- K. R. Vijaya as Devanayaki, (Santhana thevar's wife)
- Kamal Haasan as Ranjith, (Santhana thevar's son)
- Phataphat Jayalakshmi as Valliyammai, (Santhana thevar's younger sister)
- Nagesh as Thavasu, (Santhana thevar's Home Servant)
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Asai Povadhu Vinnile | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Kannadasan | 4.33 |
| 2 | "Thai Padum Pattu Thane" | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam | 5.10 | |
| 3 | Idhaya Thalaiva Nee Sollu "Naan Yaar" | T. M. Soundararajan | 4.45 | |
| 4 | "Annai bhagavathikku thannai " | P. Susheela | 4.50 | |
Legacy
The 1996 Kamal Haasan starrer Tamil film Indian's story is loosely based on this film.[3]
References
- Indian Films. B. V. Dharap. 1977. p. 130.
- "M. S. Viswanathan – Annan Oru Kovil / Naam Pirandha Mann". Discogs.
- Dhananjayan, G. (3 November 2014). PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013. Chennai: Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 352. ISBN 978-93-84301-05-7.CS1 maint: date and year (link)