Nawab Naarkali(1972)
Nawab Naarkali is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran. It stars Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Nagesh, and V. K. Ramasamy in lead roles. The story follows a poor young man who pretends to be a nawab to marry a wealthy woman. His lies spiral out of control when he falls in love with his target. The film is an adaptation of Komal Swaminathan's stage play of the same name. It was produced by K. Balakrishnan and features a blend of humor and emotional moments. The movie received positive reviews for its performances and comedic timing. It remains a well-regarded family entertainer in Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1972
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor young man named Jaishankar dresses up as a fake nawab to impress a wealthy village. He plans to marry a rich bride and escape poverty. But when he falls in love with Lakshmi, his lies threaten to destroy everything. He must choose between continuing the deception or revealing the truth.
“A fake prince, a real love.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nawab Naarkali
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. Muthuraman (65 films together), Lakshmi & M. S. Viswanathan (36 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & C. V. Rajendran (20 films together), Lakshmi & Jaishankar (18 films together), and Lakshmi & R. Muthuraman (18 films together).