Needhikku Thalaivanangu (transl. Bow your Head for Justice) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. It is a remake of the Telugu film Neramu Siksha (1973). The film was released on 18 March 1976 and became a box office success.
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Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
Story by | M. Balayya |
Produced by | M. Subbramaniyam |
Dialogue by | R. K. Shanmugam |
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Cinematography | Thambu |
Edited by | M. Umanath |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sri Umayambikai Productions |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Vijay, who lives with his parents, leaves home one day as his father insults him. While he is fleeing his home, he comes across a girl whom he adopts as his sister, and begins work on improving her life. In the course of time, he commits a mistake, which leads to several consequences. He also meets a young woman and falls in love with her. As a reformed person who realises his mistakes, he makes amends in many ways, and in order to please everyone, he ends up sacrificing everything, including his life.
A remake of the Telugu film Neramu Siksha (1973),[2] Needhikku Thalaivanangu was directed by P. Neelakantan and produced by Sri Umayambikai Productions. Cinematography was handled by Thambu, and editing by M. Umanath. The costumes were designed by M. G. Naidu, the founder of Naihaa.[3] During the filming of a sequence, Latha tripped and nearly drowned, resulting in M. G. Ramachandran reprimanding stuntman Sahul.[4]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5][6] Na. Kamarasan made his debut as lyricist with this film.[7] The songs like "Intha Pachaikili" were well received.[3]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intha Pachai Killikoru" (female) | Pulamaipithan | S. Varalakshmi | 1.48 |
2. | "Ethanai Manithargal" | Na. Kamarasan | P. Jayachandran | 3.34 |
3. | "Intha Pachai Killikoru" (male) | Pulamaipithan | K. J. Yesudas | 4.22 |
4. | "Paarka Paarka Sirippu" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 4.15 |
5. | "Naan Paartha" | Pulamaipithan | T. M. Soundararajan | 6.18 |
6. | "Kanavugale Ayiram" | Na. Kamarasan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 4.06 |
Needhikku Thalaivanangu was released on 18 March 1976.[8][9] The film became a box office success and ran for over 100 days in theatres.[3]
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