Meenava Nanban(1977)
Meenava Nanban is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Latha in lead roles, with Vennira Aadai Nirmala, M. N. Nambiar, and Nagesh in supporting roles. The story follows Kumaran, an adventurer who arrives at a fishing village and fights against the exploitation of fishermen by a wealthy businessman. The film features a soundtrack composed by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 14 August 1977.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 1977
- Director
- C. V. Sridhar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A daring adventurer named Kumaran arrives at a coastal fishing village. He sees poor fishermen being exploited by a greedy rich man named Nagaraj. Kumaran decides to help them fight for their rights. He also reforms Nagaraj's arrogant daughter Kamali and falls in love with her.
“A friend to the helpless.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Meenava Nanban
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. S. Viswanathan (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few films where M.G. Ramachandran played a character directly involved with the fishing community.
- The film's release coincided with MGR's active political career, adding to its social message about fighting exploitation.
- Director C.V. Sridhar was primarily known for romantic films, making this a shift towards a more socially conscious drama.
- The movie features veteran actor Nagesh in a supporting role, showcasing his versatility beyond comedic parts.
- It was produced and released under the banner of Sathya Movies, a company associated with several MGR films.
- The storyline highlighting the struggles of fishermen resonated with coastal audiences in Tamil Nadu at the time.