Nallavan (1988 film)

1988 Indian film

Nallavan

Poster

Directed by| S. P. Muthuraman
Written by| Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Produced by| Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Ibrahim Rowther
Starring| Vijayakanth
Radhika
M. N. Nambiar
Cinematography| T. S. Vinayagam
Edited by| R. Vittal
C. Lancy
Music by| Chandrabose

Production
companies

Kalaippuli International
Tamilannai Cine Creation

Release date

* 15 August 1988 (1988-08-15)

Running time

| 140 minutes
Country| India
Language| Tamil

Nallavan (transl. Good Man) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu and Ibrahim Rowther. It stars Vijayakanth, Radhika and M. N. Nambiar. The film, released on 15 August 1988,[1] was a box office success.[2]

## Plot

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Gurumoorthy and Raja are twin brothers. Guru is set to marry a collector. On the day of the marriage, Raja is kidnapped and shown a photo where he is stabbing Manju. Raja realises it is Guru in the photo. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

## Cast

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* Vijayakanth as Gurumoorthy "Guru" and Raja
* Radhika as Collector Ponni
* M. N. Nambiar as Guru and Raja's father
* S. S. Chandran as Point
* Janagaraj as Madhu
* Kitty as Vikram
* Vani Viswanath as Radha
* Manimala as Guru and Raja's mother
* Disco Shanti as Manju
* Thyagu as Peter
* Charle as Raja's friend
* Chinni Jayanth as Raja's friend
* Achamillai Gopi as Shankar

## Production

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Kalaipuli S. Thanu expressed his interest to produce a film with S. P. Muthuraman as director and Vijayakanth as lead which eventually became Nallavan.[3][4] The film featured Vijayakanth in dual roles and most of the scenes involving them together in single frame were shot using Mitchell Camera by the cinematographer T. S. Vinayagam.[5]

The stunt scenes and a song were picturised and shot at Kashmir. Muthuraman revealed that the crew faced tough time to shoot at the 600 feet hills for a fight sequence, they had to use horses travel to hills and also used to transport costumes and foods there.[6] The climax fight sequence was shot with 100 lorries which came to Ladakh to provide food to people there.[7]

## Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Chandrabose and the lyrics were written by Thanu.[8][9]

Song | Singers | Length

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"Aaraaro Naan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vanitha | 04:32
"Mellam Kotti" | Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra | 04:31
"Ullathil Ondru" | S. P. Sailaja | 04:34
"Vaanam Boomi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 06:10
"Vaanmegam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 04:37
"Vetrimala Vetridhan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:32

## Reception

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N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "The script is full of holes [..] Thanu, the producer of the film is credited with the script too. He has only himself to blame. S. P. Muthuraman directs the film as best as he can within the limitations of the canvass".[10] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki also criticised the film for its writing.[11]

## References

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1. ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
2. ^ முத்துராமன், எஸ்.பி. (16 November 2016). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 84: விஜயகாந்தின் நண்பர் இப்ராகிம் ராவுத்தர்!" [Try making a film 84: Vijayakanth's friend Ibrahim Rowther!]. Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
3. ^ முத்துராமன், எஸ்.பி. (2 November 2016). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 82: பிரபுவுக்கு விட்டுக்கொடுத்த ரஜினி!" [Try to make a film 82: Rajini, who sacrificed for Prabhu!]. Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
4. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 325.
5. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 326.
6. ^ முத்துராமன், எஸ்.பி. (9 November 2016). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 83: தாணு கொடுத்த பட்டம்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
7. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 327.
8. ^ "Nallavan (1988)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
9. ^ "Nallavan Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Chandrabose". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
10. ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (26 August 1988). "Nallavan". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 15 January 2019 - via Google News Archive.
11. ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (25 September 1988). "நல்லவன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 64\. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.

## Bibliography

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* Muthuraman, S. P. (2017) [2005]. AVM Thandha SPM (in Tamil) (3rd ed.). Vikatan. OCLC 607342391.

## External links

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* Nallavan at IMDb

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Films directed by S. P. Muthuraman

1970s|

* Kanimuthu Paappa (1972)
* Petha Manam Pithu (1973)
* Kasi Yathirai (1973)
* Deiva Kuzhandhaigal (1973)
* Anbu Thangai (1974)
* Engamma Sapatham (1974)
* Aan Pillai Singam (1975)
* Yarukku Mappillai Yaro (1975)
* Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (1975)
* Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
* Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
* Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham (1976)
* Thunive Thunai (1976)
* Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal (1976)
* Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977)
* Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
* Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
* Sondhamadi Nee Enakku (1977)
* Pennai Solli Kutramillai (1977)
* Vattathukkul Chaduram (1978)
* Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
* Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978)
* Priya (1978)
* Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)
* Kavari Maan (1979)
* Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)
* Kadavul Amaitha Medai (1979)

1980s|

* Rishi Moolam (1980)
* Murattu Kaalai (1980)
* Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (1981)
* Kazhugu (1981)
* Ranuva Veeran (1981)
* Netrikkan (1981)
* Pokkiri Raja (1982)
* Sakalakala Vallavan (1982)
* Puthukavithai (1982)
* Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
* Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey (1983)
* Paayum Puli (1983)
* Adutha Varisu (1983)
* Oru Kai Pappom (1983)
* Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
* Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
* Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
* Oorukku Upadesam (1984)
* Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
* Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye (1985)
* Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
* Nalla Thambi (1985)
* Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
* Dharma Devathai (1986)
* Mr. Bharath (1986)
* Velaikaran (1987)
* Manithan (1987)
* Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)
* Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
* Guru Sishyan (1988)
* Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
* Nallavan (1988)
* Raja Chinna Roja (1989)

1990s|

* Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990)
* Guru Sishyulu (1990)
* Athisaya Piravi (1990)
* Thiyagu (1990)
* Jeevana Chadarangam (1991)
* Thaiyalkaran (1991)
* Kaaval Geetham (1992)
* Pandian (1992)
* Thottil Kuzhandhai (1995)

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