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Nam Iruvar
Directed by A. V. Meiyappan
Produced by A. V. Meiyappan
Written by Ponmal Sampath Kumar
Starring T. Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar ( Tamil:அவிச்சி மெய்யப்ப செட்டியார் ( June 28 1907 – August 12 Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar ( Tamil:அவிச்சி மெய்யப்ப செட்டியார் ( June 28 1907 – August 12 A. Jayalakshmi
Kamala Kumari
T. R. Mahalingam
V. K. Ramasamy
Running time 153 mins
Language Tamil
IMDb profile

Nam Iruvar is a 1947 Tamil film directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan. Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. The year 1947 in film involved some significant events Events May 22 - Great Expectations is premiered in New York Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar ( Tamil:அவிச்சி மெய்யப்ப செட்டியார் ( June 28 1907 – August 12

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Production

Based on a play written by Pa. Neelakantan[1] and directed by Sahasranamam[2](which itself was based on the story of the 1936 film Iru Sahodhargal)[3], Nam Iruvar was directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan. The film released in January, a few months before India's independence after six months of shooting and was a "thundering success"[4] . The story begins with a Subramania Bharati anniversary and ends with Gandhi's 77th birthday celebrations. Subramania Bharati (சுப்ரமணிய பாரதி ( December 11, 1882 - September 11, 1921) was a Tamil poet from Tamil Nadu Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( Gujarati: મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી moɦən̪d̪äs kəɾəmʧən̪d̪ gän̪d̪ʱi (2 October 1869 – 30 January A notable feature of the movie were its songs which were written by Indian nationalist Subramaniya Bharati[5][6] and sung by D. The term nationalism can refer to an Ideology, a sentiment, a form of Culture, or a Social movement that focuses on the Nation K. Pattamal[1].

The film is remembered for the wonderful dance performances of Baby Kamala who has since become a legend[1]. It is also remembered as the first film produced under the banner of AVM Productions[7]. AVM Productions' is the oldest and largest Film production studio in Kollywood, the Tamil language Film industry of India Following the success of the film, AVM moved his studio from Karaikudi to Kodambakkam in Chennai[8]. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Karaikudi is a city and a Municipality in Sivaganga District in the Indian state Kodambakkam ( Tamil:) is a locality in Chennai, India. Traditionally Kodambakkam has been synonymous with the Tamil film industry and is known for Nam Iruvar was also the last film directed by A. V. Meiyappan and extensively portrayed the hopes and aspirations of a nation on the brink of independence[9].

Cast

T. A. Jayalakshmi as Kannamma
Kumari Kamala as Kannamma's Sister
T. R. Mahalingam as Sukumar
B. T R Mahalingam (born 1923 is a Kollywood actor singer and music composer of the 1940s and 1950s Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu as Jayakumar

Plot synopsis

Mahalingam plays the part of Sukumar, the son of a black-marketeer [3]who falls in the company of evil friends and invests his money in making a film in accordance with their advice. However, the film never sees the light of the day and leaves Sukumar heavy in debt. He is eventually questioned by financiers and when he fails to pay them, is dragged to court. How he is rescued from his perilous situation forms the climax of the story. At the end of the movie, Sukumar becomes a nationalist and a Gandhian[3]

Nam Iruvar also marked the debut of V. K. Ramasamy who plays the role of an evil old man who desires to marry Sukumar's lady-love Kannamma. The film had a prominent comedy track provided by T. R. Ramachandran of Sabapathy fame. Sabapathy was a Tamil language film directed and produced by A

Songs

References

  1. ^ a b c Kamala Lakshmanan - One hundred Tamils of the 20th century. tamilnation. org. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the
  2. ^ Biography of AVM. Retrieved on 2008-04-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople
  3. ^ a b c Nam Iruvar. answers. com. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the
  4. ^ "From Naam Iruvar to Sivaji", The Hindu:Business Line, August 15, 2007. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2008-04-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom  
  5. ^ Landamarks in Tamil cinema. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the
  6. ^ Guy, Randor. "She danced her way to stardom", The Hindu: Friday Review, January 7, 2002. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-05-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the  
  7. ^ Regional Film Studios. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the
  8. ^ Guy, Randor. "AVM, the adventurer", The Hindu: Friday Review, July 28, 2006. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the  
  9. ^ Profile of A. V. Meiyappan at IMDB. IMDB. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the
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