Naam (1953 film)
Naam is a 1953 Tamil language film directed by A. Kasilingam and starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role.
Plot
Kumaran is the heir to a zamindari estate, which he learns from his dying mother. However, the will and the related testament are hidden by Malayappan. A doctor Sanjeevi is also interested in the property and wants his daughter to marry Kumaran. Against his wishes, Kumaran is in love with Malayappan's sister Meena. When Meena gets the will, Kumaran suspects her intentions, and leaves the village. In the city, he becomes a boxer. Meanwhile, Malayappan sets Kumaran's house on fire and Kumaran is presumed dead. However, he is saved by Meena. More complications arise about the missing will, and simultaneously, a disfigured boxer moves around at night, leading to rumours about a ghost in the village. However, the truth is eventually revealed, and the lovers are united.Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Kumaran
- V. N. Janaki as Meena
- P. S. Veerappa as Malayappan
- M. N. Nambiar
- M. G. Chakrapani as Sanjeevi
- P. K. Saraswathi as Sanjeevi's daughter
- S. R. Janaki
- R. M. Sethupathi
- S. M. Thirupathisami
- T.M. Gopal
- M. Jayashree
- A. C. Irusappan
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
Production
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. S. Jayaraman, while lyrics written by M. Karunanidhi. The playback singers were Jayaraman himself, in addition to Nagore E. M. Hanifa, A. M. Rajah, Jikki, M. L. Vasanthakumari, A. P. Komala, K. R. Chellamuthu and T. R. GajalakshmiS. No. | Song Title | Singers | Lyrics | Duration |
1 | "Pesum Yaazhe Pennmaane" | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | M. Karunanidhi | 02:49 |
2 | "Edhaiyum Thaangum Idhayam" | C. S. Jayaraman | M. Karunanidhi | 02:59 |
3 | "Pesum Yaazhe Pennmaane" | Jikki | M. Karunanidhi | 03:08 |
4 | "Paappaa Eppodhum Bayame" | C. S. Jayaraman & T. R. Gajalakshmi | M. Karunanidhi | 02:56 |