Nannambikkai (transl. Good Hope) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Vembu and Charlie. The film stars N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. It was released on 31 August 1956.[1]
| Nannambikkai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Vembu Charlie |
| Screenplay by | S. Ramanathan M. S. Kannan |
| Produced by | K. Vembu |
| Starring | N. N. Kannappa Pandari Bai T. S. Balaiah N. S. Krishnan T. A. Mathuram |
| Cinematography | K. Prabhakar |
| Edited by | Pal G. Yadav |
| Music by | S. V. Venkatraman |
Production company | Film Centre |
Release date |
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Running time | 194 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2021) |
Cast
editList adapted from the database of Film News Anandan[1]
Production
editThe film was produced by K. Vembu who also directed the film together with Charlie. S. Ramanathan and M. S. Kannan wrote the screenplay and dialogues. K. Prabhakar was in charge of cinematography while Pal G. Yadav handled the editing. Art direction was by Jayavanth while choreography was done by R. K. Raj. Still photography was by Venkatachari and the film was shot and processed at Film Centre, Madras.[1]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by S. V. Venkatraman. A song by Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai was included in the film.[2]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kaar Mugilin Maeni" | T. V. Rathnam | Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai | |
| "Anbe Aadhiye" | T. V. Rathnam | S. D. S. Yogi | |
| "Vaaraamal Irundhiduvaano" | S. V. Venkatraman & K. Rani | ||
| "Meenai Pole Kannale" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Leela | Kavi Lakshmanadas | 03:38 |
| "Kopathai Adakkida Vendum" | T. A. Mathuram | Clown Sundaram | |
| "Thaali Pennukku Veli" | N. S. Krishnan | 02:35 | |
| "Sooriyanum Oru Thozhilaali" | S. V. Venkatraman | Kambadasan | 03:24 |
| "Kalyana Verlai Vandhu Kaathirukkudhu" | T. V. Rathnam | Adhimoolam |
Reception
editThe Indian Express wrote, "Situations in the story are so marshalled as to preserve the concept of the poetic justice and such it is bound to fare well as an entertainer."[3] Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Krishnan and Madhuram's comedy.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "1956 – நன் நம்பிக்கை – பிலிம் சென்டர்" [1956 – Nannambikkai – Film Centre.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. pp. 107–108.
- ^ "Acclaimed by press & public alike". The Indian Express. 21 September 1956. p. 3. Retrieved 4 September 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ காந்தன் (16 September 1956). "நன்னம்பிக்கை". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 74–75. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2022 – via Internet Archive.
External links
edit- Nannambikkai at IMDb
