Nichaya Thamboolam

Nichaya Thamboolam (transl. The Betrothal) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna. The film had a musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was released in Telugu as Pelli Thambulam.[2]

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

Plot

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.[3]

Cast

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".[4]

Soundtrack

The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[5] The song "Padaithane Padaithane" is based on Bilaskhani Todi raga.[6]

In the song "Netriyile oru Kungama Pottu" Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy has used the concept of Counterpoint.[7] 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".

No.SongSingersLength (m:ss)
1"Aandavan Padaichan"T. M. Soundararajan05:13
2"Padaithaane, Padaithaane Manithanai"04:43
3"Paavadai Dhavaniyil"04:26
4"Alangaram Alangaram"S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari02:50
5"Ithu Ver Ulagam"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari04:00
6"Maalai Soodum Mana Naal"P. Susheela03:07
7"Nethiyile Oru Kunguma Pottu"03:43
8"Nee Nadanthaal Enna"02:43

References
  1. "Nichaya Thaamboolam". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul, eds. (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press. p. 191. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  3. 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.
  4. Akundi, Sweta (30 April 2018). "Shadows on the wall". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  5. Neelamegam, G. (November 2016). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 2 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. pp. 70–71.
  6. Guy, Randor (17 July 2015). "His love for Bilaskhan-i Todi". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCZ5S1orbC8
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