Puthiya Bhoomi
1968 film by Tapi Chanakya
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Puthiya Bhoomi (transl. New Earth) is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Chanakya, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. It is a remake of the Hindi film Himalay Ki God Mein (1965).[3] The film was released on 27 June 1968.[4]
Aarumugam
| Puthiya Bhoomi | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chanakya |
| Screenplay by | V. C. Guhanathan[1] |
| Produced by | P. K. V. Shankaran Aarumugam |
| Dialogue by | S. S. Thennarasu |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Jayalalithaa |
| Cinematography | P. N. Sundaram[2] |
| Edited by | R.Devarajan |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | J. R. Movies |
| Distributed by | Jayanthi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Katheeravan is a cardiologist and heart surgeon, while his father is an honest police officer. Kangeyan is a criminal whose life Katheeravan saves. When Kangeyan learns that his saviour is the son of the police officer who is out to get him, he unsuccessfully tries to kill Katheeravan. Meanwhile, Kangeyan's deputy pulls the brake lines from Katheeravan's car. Katheeravan has an accident and ends up in a village where he meets Kannamma. Love grows between them, but the threat of Kangeyan looms over the village and Katheeravan.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Katheeravan[5]
- Jayalalithaa as Kannamma[2]
- M. N. Nambiar as Kangeyan[2]
- S. A. Ashokan as Mayandhi
- Nagesh as Sivamani
- T. S. Muthaiah as Veeraiya
- S. Ramarao as Vidapudi Veera Baghu
- Trichy Soundararajan as The Inspector General of Police Officer Ranga Durai
- Pandari Bai as Kathiravan's mother
- Sheela as Nalina
- Rama Prabha as Maari Kannamma's friend
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Naanthandi Kaathi" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari & chorus | Poovai Senguttavan | 4:58 / 4:38 (film version) |
| "Nalina's dance" (Instrumental Piece) | M. S. Viswanathan | No Lyrics | 1:16 (film version) |
| "Nethiyile Pottu" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 5:28 / 4:54 (film version) |
| "Chinnavalai Mugam" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 4:12 / 4:16 (film version) | |
| "Naan Ungal Veetu" | T. M. Soundararajan | Poovai Senguttavan | 3:27 / 3:53 (film version) |
| "Vizhiye Vizhiye" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 3:38 / 5:23 (film version) |