Nallavan Vazhvan(1961)
Nallavan Vazhvan is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Rajasulochana in lead roles. The story follows Muthu, a social worker sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit. He escapes from prison and disguises himself as a shaman to find the real killer. The screenplay was written by future Chief Minister C. N. Annadurai. This was MGR's 50th film as an actor. The soundtrack was composed by T. R. Pappa and featured lyrics by Vaali for the first time in an MGR film. The film was released on 31 August 1961 and had a theatrical run of 80 days.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 1961
- Director
- P. Neelakantan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Muthu, a kind social worker, is framed for murder by a wealthy landlord named Nallasivam. Sentenced to death, Muthu escapes from prison. He must clear his name and expose the real killer before it is too late.
“A good man will always survive.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nallavan Vazhvan
Cast reunions in this film: M. N. Nambiar & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & P. Neelakantan (16 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & M. R. Radha (15 films together), M. N. Nambiar & P. Neelakantan (8 films together), M. N. Nambiar & M. R. Radha (6 films together), and M. R. Radha & P. Neelakantan (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on the popular stage play 'Nallavan Vazhvan' by T. N. Rajappa, which was already a hit with audiences.
- This was one of the earliest films for actor Muthuraman, who would later become a major star in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamurthy, who scored many classic Tamil films of the era.
- It was produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the prestigious AVM Studios, one of India's oldest film production houses.
- The story's conflict between a social worker and a corrupt landlord reflected common social themes in early 1960s Tamil cinema.
- Actress Rajasulochana, a well-known dancer, played the female lead, showcasing both her acting and dancing skills.