Niraikudam(1969)
Niraikudam (transl. Full Pitcher) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri in lead roles. The story follows Prabakar, a medical student whose careless prank causes the death of his lover Chitra's brother and blinds her. Overcome with guilt, he changes his identity and becomes a doctor in another city. Years later, Chitra comes to him for treatment without knowing his true identity. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and forgiveness. It was produced by V. Ramasamy under Muktha Films and features music by V. Kumar with lyrics by Kannadasan. Niraikudam was released on 8 August 1969.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1969
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A medical student's playful prank turns deadly, killing his girlfriend's brother and blinding her. Overcome with guilt, he changes his name and moves away. Years later, she comes to him for treatment, unaware of his identity. Can he cure her eyesight and earn her forgiveness without revealing the truth?
“A prank that cost two lives”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Niraikudam
Cast reunions in this film: Mukta V. Srinivasan & Muktha Films (17 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Mukta V. Srinivasan (9 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Vanisri (8 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Muktha Films (6 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Cho (5 films together), and Mukta V. Srinivasan & Cho (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Nirai Kudam' is a Tamil proverb meaning 'a full pot', symbolising a person who is content and complete.
- It was one of the few films where actress Vanisree played the sole female lead opposite Sivaji Ganesan, without other major heroines.
- The movie was produced by V. Ramasamy, who was also a prominent film distributor in the Coimbatore region.
- Director Muktha Srinivasan was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on family and moral values.
- Composer V. Kumar, who scored the music, was a frequent collaborator with the Muktha Films banner in the late 1960s.
- The film released during a period when Sivaji Ganesan was starring in multiple family-oriented dramas exploring domestic conflicts.
- While not a major box office hit, it is remembered as a typical example of the studio's clean, message-oriented cinema of that era.