Nalla Theerpu () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao and written by Murasoli Maran. A remake of the 1955 Bengali film Sabar Uparey, the film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jamuna. It was released on 9 April 1963, and emerged a success.
Plot
A man who works in a bank is imprisoned on a charge of murder that he did not commit. He asks his wife to tell the world her husband is dead and asks her to dress like a widow. He requests her to make their son a lawyer so that he can win the case and get him released. The son turns into an efficient lawyer and wins the case, leading to his acquittal.
Cast
Male cast Gemini Ganesan V. Nagayya M. G. Chakrapani S. V. Sahasranamam T. R. Ramachandran T. S. Durairaj
Female cast Jamuna P. Kannamba M. N. Rajam Ragini Kusalakumari M. Saroja
Production The producer Sundar Lal Nahatha came from Vijayawada to Chennai and set up his own film production company. He produced many films in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi under different banners. This film is one of them produced under the banner Sri Productions.
Soundtrack Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu.
Song Singer/s Lyricist Length "Azhagaana Maaran Yaaradi" P. LeelaKu. Ma. Balasubramaniam 03:18 "Vandu Vandhu Paadaamal" Jikki 03:41 "Velli Odam Pole" P. Susheela "Munnariyum Deivamada" T. M. SoundararajanUdumalai Narayana Kavi 02:24 "Dheivathaal Aagaadhu Eninum" 01:18 "Thaayin Mozhi Vazhiye" 01:08 "Adhu Irundhaa Idhu Ille" Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram 03:53 "Nithiraiyil Chithira Kanavu" P. Susheela Suratha 03:24
Release and reception Nalla Theerpu was released on 9 April 1959, delayed from March, and fared well at the box office.
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