Directed by K. Somu Screenplay by A. P. Nagarajan Music by K. V. Mahadevan Director K. Somu | Written by A. P. Nagarajan Story by V. K. Ramasamy Initial release 1958 | |
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Starring M. R. Radha
Sowcar Janaki
Prem Nazir
M. N. Rajam
V. K. Ramasamy Produced by V. K. Ramasamy, A. P. Nagarajan Cast M R Radha, Sowcar Janaki, V K Ramasamy, M N Rajam, Prem Nazir | ||
Nalla Idathu Sambandham (தமிழ்: நல்ல இடத்து சம்மந்தம், English: The Good Alliance) is 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Somu. It was the debut production of writer A. P. Nagarajan, who co-produced the film with V. K. Ramasamy. The story was provided by Ramasamy himself, while screenplay and dialogues were written by A. P. Nagarajan. It stars M. R. Radha, Prem Nazir, Sowcar Janaki and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
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Plot
A wealthy man (V. K. Ramasamy) thinks that the only way to change the attitude of his wayward son (M. R. Radha) is to get him married. He arranges a marriage for his son with a friend's daughter (Sowcar Janaki). Radha, who is reluctant to get married, assures his sister (M. N. Rajam), who is the only person he loves and answers to, that he will be present at the wedding ceremony. As promised, he arrives just in time to tie the knot. Radha's wife marries him with high hopes, but her dreams are shattered when she gets to know the real face of Radha who loves living on the criminal edge of life. In the end, Radha's sister, a nurse by profession, falls in love with a police officer (Prem Nazir) who is his brother in law but has not met him due to circumstances and marries him, while Radha and his wife die while she tries to save him from the bullets of the police fired by her own brother.
The title is a play on how groom's family lies their way into arranged marriages.
Crew
Production
The film marked the production debut of A. P. Nagarajan. He co-founded a production company named "Lakshmi pictures" with actor V. K. Ramasamy. Ramasamy provided the story, while Nagarajan wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film. The film was shot in Madras and Salem.
Soundtrack
The film's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written A. Maruthakasi and A. Sa. Narayanan. Playback singers are Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari, G. Kasthuri, T. R. Kajalakshmi, and Udutha.
The film established L. R. Eswari's career as a playback singer.
Reception
The film was released on 4 February 1958 and was successful at the box office. The performances of M. R. Radha, Sowcar Janaki and V. K. Ramasamy received critical acclaim. The film marked a turning point in Radha's career.
Songs
1Puthu PennaeL R Eswari - G Kasthuri - T R Kajalakshmi - 3:12
2Ponnu MappillaiL R Eswari - G Kasthuri2:33
3Thukkaththil SirikkanumL R Eswari2:42