Nangooram (transl. Anchor)[1] is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film[2] directed by Timothy Weeraratne. The film stars R. Muthuraman, Lakshmi and Vijaya Kumaranatunga. It was released on 30 November 1979.[3]
| Nangooram | |
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| Directed by | Timothy Weeraratne |
| Written by | Pinnai Panneerselvam (dialogue) |
| Story by | Jayakumar |
| Produced by | Lankal Murugesu |
| Starring | Muthuraman Lakshmi Vijaya Kumaranatunga |
| Cinematography | Timothy Weeraratne |
| Edited by | B. Kandasamy |
| Music by | V. Kumar Premasiri Khemadasa |
Production company | Lankal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2021) |
Cast
editThe list was taken from the film titles.[4]
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Production
editThe film was produced by Lankal Murugesu and was directed by Timothy Weeraratne. Jayakumar wrote the story while the dialogues were penned by Pinnai Panneerselvam. Cinematography was in charge of Timothy Weeraratne while the operative cameramen were V. Suresh and Lalith. Editing was done by B. Kandasamy, A. Ramasamy was in charge of art direction. Still photography was done by Priyalal and Praveenkumar. The film was shot at Sathya and AVM studios and was processed at Prasath Colour lab.[4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by V. Kumar and Premasiri Khemadasa. The lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[5][6]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aalayam Naayagan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and S. Janaki | 03:38 |
| "Illai Illai Illaiye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Swarna | 03:27 |
| "Kadhirvel Nayagane" | Vani Jairam | 04:21 |
| "Oru Paarvai Paarkumpodhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Swarna | 04:22 |
Reception
editKausikan of Kalki felt the film did not have much of a story but praised the songs and cinematography.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Kamal Haasan's guided tour on virtual reality is enjoyable". The Indian Express. 23 June 2018. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "படத்தில் க்ளாமரும் தேவைப்பட்டது! - 'second show' தயாரிப்பாளர் சிவா சரவணன்". Virakesari (in Tamil). 21 June 2022. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "நங்கூரம் / Nangooram (1979)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ a b Nangooram (motion picture) (in Tamil). Lankal Films. 1979. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:02.
- ^ "Nangooram Tamil Film LP VInyl Record by V Kumar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Nangooram (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 9 July 1979. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ கெளசிகன் (23 December 1979). "நங்கூரம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 63. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.