Nanban (1954 film)
1954 Indian film
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Nanban (transl. Friend) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. S. Srinivasa Rao.[1] The film stars R. S. Manohar and P. K. Saraswathi. It was released on 25 October 1954.[2]
Directed byP. S. Srinivasa Rao
Written byV. N. Sambantham (dialogues)
Story byMa. Lakshmanan
Produced byM. D. Viswanathan
| Nanban | |
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| Directed by | P. S. Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | V. N. Sambantham (dialogues) |
| Story by | Ma. Lakshmanan |
| Produced by | M. D. Viswanathan |
| Starring | R. S. Manohar P. K. Saraswathi T. S. Balaiah V. Nagayya |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | M. D. V. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 159 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan[2] and from Thiraikalanjiyam.[3]
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Production
The film was produced by M. D. Viswanathan and directed by P. S. Srinivasa Rao under the banner M. D. V. Productions. M. Lakshmanan wrote the story while V. N. Sambandam penned the dialogues.
Soundtrack
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.[3]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Jayamarul Sadhaa Kajavaradha" | P. Leela |
| "Gathi Yaarum Illaiye" | P. A. Periyanayaki |
| "Amaidhi Nilava Vazhiyum" | Jikki |
| "Paavi Naan Kodum Paavi" | Ghantasala |
| "Athai Magan Thaanunga" | Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki |
| "Kan Sollum Kaadhal" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela |
| "Kaadhal Rahasiyame" | Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki |
| "En Munnae Vandhu Neeye" | Jikki |
| "Needhi Devaa Niyaayamaa" | Ghantasala |
