Nootrukku Nooru () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed and written by K. Balachander. The film stars Jaishankar and Lakshmi, with Jayakumari, Vijaya Lalitha and Srividya in other pivotal roles. It is about a college professor who is accused by three girls of sexual harassment, just before his marriage.
Nootrukku Nooru was released on 19 March 1971. The film was remade in Hindi as Imtihan (1974).
Plot A reputed college professor is accused of sexual harassment by three women including his students and his neighbor. His fiancée sets out to investigate the truth behind the accusations.
Cast
Production Although Jaishankar was previously known mainly for his action-oriented roles, Balachander saw potential in him for other roles and cast him in Nootrukku Nooru.
Soundtrack The music was composed by V. Kumar, with lyrics by Vaali. The song "Naan Unnai" was remixed by Thaman S in Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013).
Song Singers Length "Ungalil Oruvan Naan" T. M. Soundararajan 03:59 "Naan Unnai Vaazhthi" P. Susheela 04:24 "Nitham Nithamoru" T. M. Soundararajan 03:27 "Uzhaipukku Silaper" T. M. Soundararajan 01:15 "Boologama?" Sirkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari 06:42
Accolades Jaishankar won the Film Fans' Association Best Actor Award. Balachander won the Chennai Film Fans' Association awards for Best Director and Best Story.
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