Neeyum Naanum(1968)
Neeyum Naanum is a 1968 Tamil romantic drama film directed by T.R. Ramanna. The lead role of Karthik is played by actor Ravichandran. The story follows a photographer who falls in love with a woman hiding a mental health condition. The film explores the challenges of acceptance, trust, and honesty in relationships. It is noted for its sensitive portrayal of mental illness in a mainstream Tamil film of the era. The movie was released in India on May 29, 1991, though its original production year is 1968.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- Ramanna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m 0
Storyline
Karthik, a young photographer, meets Oviya after her breakup. They fall in love, but Oviya's strange behaviour worries Karthik. He discovers she has a hidden mental health condition. Karthik must decide if his love is strong enough to stay.
“Love means staying when it hurts”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Neeyum Naanum
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & R. Muthuraman (17 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Vijayakumari (17 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & A.V.M.Rajan (16 films together), R. Muthuraman & Vijayakumari (7 films together), and R. Muthuraman & A.V.M.Rajan (6 films together).

