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{{Short description|1962 film by B. S. Ranga}}
{{Short description|1962 film by B. S. Ranga}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Nichaya Thamboolam
| name = Nichaya Thamboolam
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| director = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| producer = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| writer = 'Virudai' Ramasamy
| writer = 'Virudai' Ramasamy
| screenplay =
| producer = B. S. Ranga
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]]
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]]
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| music = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| cinematography = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| cinematography = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| editing = P. G. Mohan<br />M. Devendranath
| editing = P. G. Mohan<br />M. Devendranath
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| music = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| studio = Vikram Productions
| studio = Vikram Productions
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| released = {{Film date|1962|02|09|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |title=71-80 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140908155017/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |archive-date=8 September 2014 |access-date=1 August 2018 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>}}
| distributor =
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| released = {{Film date|1962|02|09|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nichaya Thaamboolam |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140908155017/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |archive-date=8 September 2014 |access-date=1 August 2018 |publisher=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>
| runtime = 130 minutes
| runtime = 130 minutes
| country = India
| country = India
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'''''Nichaya Thamboolam''''' ({{trans|The Betrothal}}) is a 1962 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed and produced by [[B. S. Ranga]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]]. The film had a musical score by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]. The film was released in Telugu as ''Pelli Thambulam''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://indiancine.ma/texts/indiancine.ma%3AEncyclopedia_of_Indian_Cinema/text.pdf |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |year=1998 |isbn=0-19-563579-5 |editor-last=Rajadhyaksha |editor-first=Ashish |pages=191 |orig-year=1994 |editor-last2=Willemen |editor-first2=Paul}}</ref>
'''''Nichaya Thamboolam''''' ({{translation|The Betrothal}}) is a 1962 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama film]], directed and produced by [[B. S. Ranga]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]]. It was released on 9 February 1962. The film was released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Pelli Thambulam''.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |publisher=[[British Film Institute]] and [[Oxford University Press]] |year=1998 |isbn=0-19-563579-5 |pages=191 |author-link=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author-link2=Paul Willemen |orig-date=1994 }}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
{{more plot|date=August 2022}}
A senior police officer, Ranganathan, has a spoilt son, Raghuraman. Ranganathan's wife (Raghu's mother) Kamakshi is a kind-hearted lady. Raghu falls in love with Seetha, is the daughter of a poor teacher, Ramanna. Ranganathan's family and Ramanna's family are related to each other. When Seetha born, both parents agreed that she should be married to Raghu and exchanged the Nichaya Thamboolam. However, due to their status, the families had been estranged from each other. Raghu marries Seetha and begets a child. But Raghu suspects Seetha's fidelity and walks out. To complicate matters further, Raghu is charged with the murder of his friend Pattusamy. Seetha takes the blame on herself in order to save Raghu. After more twists and turns it is revealed that Pattusamy is alive. The families come together and all live happily.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=2 May 2015 |title=Blast from the past: Nichaya Thamboolam 1962 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past-nichaya-thamboolam-1962/article7164730.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 August 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170829153018/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past-nichaya-thamboolam-1962/article7164730.ece |archive-date=29 August 2017}}</ref>
A senior police officer, Ranganathan, has a spoilt son, Raghuraman. Ranganathan's wife (Raghu's mother) Kamakshi is a kind-hearted lady. Raghu falls in love with Seetha, is the daughter of a poor teacher, Ramanna. Ranganathan's family and Ramanna's family are related to each other. When Seetha born, both parents agreed that she should be married to Raghu and exchanged the Nichaya Thamboolam. However, due to their status, the families had been estranged from each other. Raghu marries Seetha and begets a child. But Raghu suspects Seetha's fidelity and walks out. To complicate matters further, Raghu is charged with the murder of his friend Pattusamy. Seetha takes the blame on herself in order to save Raghu. After more twists and turns it is revealed that Pattusamy is alive. The families come together and all live happily.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Pattusamy
*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Pattusamy
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Ranganathan
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Ranganathan
*[[V. Nagaiah]] as Ramanna
*[[V. Nagayya]] as Ramanna
*[[T. S. Durairaj]] as Pichai Muthu
*[[T. S. Durairaj]] as Pichai Muthu
* S. Rama Rao
* S. Rama Rao
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== Production ==
== Production ==
For the song "Padaithane Padaithane", Ranga initially built an elaborate set; however he had it torn down and "instead painted the floor wet black and used lamp posts".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Akundi |first=Sweta |date=30 April 2018 |title=Shadows on the wall |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/chennai-photographer-brs-sreenag-on-his-work/article23726555.ece |access-date=10 December 2018}}</ref>
For the song "Padaithane Padaithane", Ranga initially built an elaborate set; however he had it torn down and "instead painted the floor wet black and used lamp posts".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Akundi |first=Sweta |date=30 April 2018 |title=Shadows on the wall |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/chennai-photographer-brs-sreenag-on-his-work/article23726555.ece |url-status=live |access-date=10 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704113027/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/chennai-photographer-brs-sreenag-on-his-work/article23726555.ece |archive-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Neelamegam |first=G. |title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;– Part 2 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1st |location=Chennai |date=November 2016 |pages=70–71 |language=Tamil}}</ref> The song "Padaithane Padaithane" is based on [[Bilaskhani Todi]] raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=17 July 2015 |title=His love for Bilaskhan-i Todi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/his-love-for-bilaskhani-todi/article7430831.ece |access-date=10 December 2018}}</ref>
The music composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Neelamegam |first=G. |title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;– Part 2 |date=November 2016 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1st |location=Chennai |pages=70–71 |language=Tamil}}</ref> "Padaithane Padaithane" is set in [[Bilaskhani Todi]], a [[Hindustani raga]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=17 July 2015 |title=His love for Bilaskhan-i Todi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/his-love-for-bilaskhani-todi/article7430831.ece |url-status=live |access-date=10 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704113029/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/his-love-for-bilaskhani-todi/article7430831.ece |archive-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>

In the song "Netriyile oru Kungama Pottu" [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] has used the concept of [[Counterpoint]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCZ5S1orbC8</ref> [[Counterpoint]] is the relationship between voices which are harmonically interdependent (polyphony) yet independent in rhythm and contour. This is one of the earliest composition in tamil film music to use "Counterpoints".


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Length (m:ss)
! Song !! Singers !! Length
|-
|-
| 1 || "Aandavan Padaichan" || rowspan=3|[[T. M. Soundararajan]]|| 05:13
| "Aandavan Padaichan" || rowspan=3|[[T. M. Soundararajan]]|| 05:13
|-
|-
| 2 || "Padaithaane, Padaithaane Manithanai" || 04:43
| "Padaithaane, Padaithaane Manithanai" || 04:43
|-
|-
| 3 || "Paavadai Dhavaniyil" || 04:26
| "Paavadai Dhavaniyil" || 04:26
|-
|-
| 4 || "Alangaram Alangaram" || S. C. Krishnan, [[L. R. Eswari]] || 02:50
| "Alangaram Alangaram" || S. C. Krishnan, [[L. R. Eswari]] || 02:50
|-
|-
| 5 || "Ithu Ver Ulagam" || T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari || 04:00
| "Ithu Ver Ulagam" || T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari || 04:00
|-
|-
| 6 || "Maalai Soodum Mana Naal" || rowspan=3|[[P. Susheela]] || 03:07
| "Maalai Soodum Mana Naal" || rowspan=3|[[P. Susheela]] || 03:07
|-
|-
| 7 || "Nethiyile Oru Kunguma Pottu" || 03:43
| "Nethiyile Oru Kunguma Pottu" || 03:43
|-
|-
| 8 || "Nee Nadanthaal Enna" || 02:43
| "Nee Nadanthaal Enna" || 02:43
|}
|}

== Reception ==
The film was a box-office success, though it did not hit the 100-day mark.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=2 May 2015 |title=Blast from the past: Nichaya Thamboolam 1962 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past-nichaya-thamboolam-1962/article7164730.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 August 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170829153018/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past-nichaya-thamboolam-1962/article7164730.ece |archive-date=29 August 2017}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0261109}}
* {{IMDb title|0261109}}
* {{YouTube|id=2AR_3V7LUWA|title=Nichaya Thaamboolam}}


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Latest revision as of 13:01, 8 July 2024

Nichaya Thamboolam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byB. S. Ranga
Written by'Virudai' Ramasamy
Produced byB. S. Ranga
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Jamuna
CinematographyB. S. Ranga
Edited byP. G. Mohan
M. Devendranath
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production
company
Vikram Productions
Release date
  • 9 February 1962 (1962-02-09)[1]
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Nichaya Thamboolam (transl. The Betrothal) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna. It was released on 9 February 1962. The film was released in Telugu as Pelli Thambulam.[2]

Plot

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A senior police officer, Ranganathan, has a spoilt son, Raghuraman. Ranganathan's wife (Raghu's mother) Kamakshi is a kind-hearted lady. Raghu falls in love with Seetha, is the daughter of a poor teacher, Ramanna. Ranganathan's family and Ramanna's family are related to each other. When Seetha born, both parents agreed that she should be married to Raghu and exchanged the Nichaya Thamboolam. However, due to their status, the families had been estranged from each other. Raghu marries Seetha and begets a child. But Raghu suspects Seetha's fidelity and walks out. To complicate matters further, Raghu is charged with the murder of his friend Pattusamy. Seetha takes the blame on herself in order to save Raghu. After more twists and turns it is revealed that Pattusamy is alive. The families come together and all live happily.

Cast

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Production

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For the song "Padaithane Padaithane", Ranga initially built an elaborate set; however he had it torn down and "instead painted the floor wet black and used lamp posts".[3]

Soundtrack

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The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[4] "Padaithane Padaithane" is set in Bilaskhani Todi, a Hindustani raga.[5]

Song Singers Length
"Aandavan Padaichan" T. M. Soundararajan 05:13
"Padaithaane, Padaithaane Manithanai" 04:43
"Paavadai Dhavaniyil" 04:26
"Alangaram Alangaram" S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari 02:50
"Ithu Ver Ulagam" T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 04:00
"Maalai Soodum Mana Naal" P. Susheela 03:07
"Nethiyile Oru Kunguma Pottu" 03:43
"Nee Nadanthaal Enna" 02:43

Reception

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The film was a box-office success, though it did not hit the 100-day mark.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "71-80". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 191. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
  3. ^ Akundi, Sweta (30 April 2018). "Shadows on the wall". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  4. ^ Neelamegam, G. (November 2016). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 2 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. pp. 70–71.
  5. ^ Guy, Randor (17 July 2015). "His love for Bilaskhan-i Todi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  6. ^ Guy, Randor (2 May 2015). "Blast from the past: Nichaya Thamboolam 1962". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 August 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
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