Naam Pirandha Mann

Naam Pirandha Mann (transl. Our Motherland) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by A. Vincent. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, while Kamal Haasan, Nagesh and Fatafat Jayalaxmi play supporting roles.

Naam Pirandha Mann
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. Vincent
Screenplay byA. Vincent
Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Story byRajasekhar
Produced byS. Rangarajan
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan
K. R. Vijaya
Kamal Haasan
CinematographyA. Venkat
K. S. Prakash
Edited byT. R. Sekhar
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Vijaya Arts
Release date
  • 7 October 1977 (1977-10-07)
Running time
167 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Vettaikara Thevar is a rich landlord who lives with his wife Devanayaki and younger sister Valliyammai. Unknown to his family, he is also Santhana Thevar, the masked vigilante leader of a group that terrorises the British colonizers in town and helps the locals. Former soldier Joseph joins Santhana Thevar's group and also befriends Vettaikara Thevar but remains clueless that both are one in the same. Santhana Thevar is hurt during a mission and Joseph rescues him but is presumed dead. Eventually, the British learn his secret identity and Valliyammai is murdered in an attempt to draw out Santhana Thevar. Bound by a promise to Devanayaki, he surrenders. He escapes his death sentence at the last moment and is freed as India gains independence. Years later, the family is now reduced to penury and his son Ranjith is a bitter young man. He resents the fact that his father's sacrifices have resulted in only misery for the family. The two clash due to their contrasting world views.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Asai Povadhu VinnileS. P. BalasubrahmanyamKannadasan4.33
2"Thai Padum Pattu Thane"P. Susheela, Vani Jairam5.10
3Idhaya Thalaiva Nee Sollu "Naan Yaar"T. M. Soundararajan4.45
4"Annai bhagavathikku thannai "P. Susheela4.50
5"Bharathathil oru por"K. Veeramani

Release and reception

Naam Pirandha Mann was released on 7 October 1977,[3] and the final length of the film was 4,554.32 metres (14,942.0 ft).[4] The 1996 Tamil film Indian's story is loosely based on this film.[5]

References
  1. Dharap, B. V. (1977). Indian Films. National Film Archive of India. p. 130.
  2. "Naam Pirantha MannTamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  3. "Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)". Screen4screen. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  4. "Weekly Gazette of India, 1978-06-24, Weekly". The Gazette of India. 24 June 1978. p. 1268. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  5. Dhananjayan, G. (2014). Pride of Tamil Cinema. Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 352. OCLC 898765509.
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