''Nalla Idathu Sammandham'' () is 1958 Indian

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directed by K. Somu. It was the debut production of writer A. P. Nagarajan, who co-produced the film with V. K. Ramasamy. The story was provided by Ramasamy himself, while the screenplay was written by Nagarajan. It stars M. R. Radha,

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and M. N. Rajam. The film was released on 16 February 1958, became a box office success and a turning point in Radha's career.

Plot

A wealthy man with a wayward son and a daughter, who is a nurse, thinks his son would change his ways if he gets married. He arranges a marriage for his son with another wealthy man's daughter, and sends the communication to his son and daughter. The wedding comes as a surprise to the son who does not intend on getting married. However, he informs his sister he will be present at the wedding ceremony. He turns up just in time to tie the '' mangalasutra''. The young bride joins her husband with hopes of a happy marriage, but her life turns out to be sheer torture. Meanwhile, the nurse falls in love with a police officer, and soon the story takes a few turns and twists. Finally, the wayward son reforms, and all live happily.

Cast

* M. R. Radha as Muthu *

as Rathinam *

as Manickam * M. N. Rajam as Maragatham * V. K. Ramasamy as Muthu's father * C. K. Saraswathi * K. Sarangapani * Madi Lakshmi as Mohana * V. M. Ezhumalai * P. D. Sambandam as Rummy * Kallapart Natarajan as Jacky

Production

The film marked the production debut of A. P. Nagarajan. He co-founded a production company named "Lakshmi Pictures" with actor V. K. Ramasamy. Ramasamy provided the story, while Nagarajan wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film. The film was shot in

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and Salem. Nagarajan and Ramasamy were producing '' Vadivukku Valai Kappu'' which they shelved due to Savitri's pregnancy. Nagarajan insisted Ramasamy to write a story which prompted the latter to write one which became ''Nalla Idathu Sambandham''.

Soundtrack

The film's music was composed by

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. The film established L. R. Eswari's career as a playback singer.

Release and reception

The film was released on 16 February 1958 by Sri Lakshmi Pictures Circuit. It was reviewed by Kanthan of ''

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'', and Minnal of ''Janasakthi''.

References

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* {{A. P. Nagarajan 1950s Indian films 1950s Tamil-language films 1958 drama films 1958 films Films directed by K. Somu Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan Films set in Chennai Films with screenplays by A. P. Nagarajan Indian black-and-white films Indian drama films Tamil-language drama films Tamil-language Indian films