Nichaya Thamboolam () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna. It was released on 9 February 1962. The film was released in Telugu as Pelli Thambulam.
Plot
Raghuraman is the spoiled son of a senior police officer, Ranganathan. Raghuraman's mother, Kamakshi, is a kind-hearted woman. Raghuraman falls in love with Seetha, the daughter of a poor teacher, Ramanna. Ranganathan's family and Ramanna's family are related. When Seetha was born, both parents agreed that she should be married to Raghuraman and exchanged the Nichaya Thamboolam. However, due to their status, the families had been estranged from each other. Raghuraman marries Seetha, who becomes pregnant. Raghuraman suspects Seetha's fidelity and walks out on her. To complicate matters further, Raghuraman is charged with the murder of his friend Pattusamy. Seetha takes the blame for the murder in order to save Raghuraman. After more twists and turns it is revealed that Pattusamy is alive. The families come together and all live happily.
Cast
Male cast Sivaji Ganesan as Raghu / Raghuraman M. N. Nambiar as Pattusamy S. V. Ranga Rao as Ranganathan V. Nagayya as Ramanna T. S. Durairaj as Pichai Muthu S. Rama Rao
Female cast Jamuna as Seetha P. Kannamba as Kamakshi Rajasree as Sarala Malathi as Parvathi Jothi (special appearance in "Nee Nadanthaal Enna")
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".
Soundtrack The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan. "Padaithane Padaithane" is set in Bilaskhani Todi, a Hindustani raga. "Paavadai Dhavaniyil" is loosely based on Yamuna Kalyani.
Song Singers Length "Aandavan Padaichan" T. M. Soundararajan 05:13 "Padaithaane, Padaithaane Manithanai" 04:43 "Paavadai Dhavaniyil" 04:26 "Alangaram Alangaram" S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari 02:50 "Ithu Ver Ulagam" T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 04:00 "Maalai Soodum Mana Naal" P. Susheela 03:07 "Nethiyile Oru Kunguma Pottu" 03:43 "Nee Nadanthaal Enna" 02:43
Reception The film was a box-office success, though it did not hit the 100-day mark.
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