''Nadigan'' () is a 1990 Indian

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-language

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film written directed by

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. A remake of the

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film ''

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'' (1962), it stars

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and

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. The film was released on 30 November 1990 and became a success, winning four

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Plot

Raja's mother requires a major operation to be done. However, due to poverty, Raja decides to look for a job in

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. While travelling on a train with his mother to Ooty, he meets Devaraj, who is actually a music teacher travelling to island estate – Ooty for a monthly waged job. He carries with him a recommendation letter with a contact address. while alighting, the suitcases which resembles the same of Raja and Devaraj, interchange. So by mistake, Raja takes away the suitcase. When reaching their room, he finds the letter, and due to the critical situation of his mother, he decides to take the job. So he joins the job, first changing himself as an old man by sticking a beard and white hair. There, he finds Baby Amma, the guardian of two young women and two children. He is put in to look after them as a guardian and teacher. Meanwhile, Raja's mother is in critical condition. What transpires form the crux of the story.

Cast

as Raja *

as Geetha * Manorama as Anandha Karpagavalli *

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as Kurangu Kannayiram *

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as Devaraj *

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as Chinni *

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as Policeman *

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as Pandu *

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(child artist) Prashanth *Natasha Ali *Balambiga *Karikalan

Production

''Nadigan'' is a remake of the

film ''

'' (1962). Although the story is set primarily in

, the film was shot in

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Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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Release and reception

''Nadigan'' was released on 30 November 1990. N. Krishnaswamy of ''

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'' praised Sathyaraj's acting and Ashok Kumar's cinematography. The film was a success, running for over 100 days in theatres. It won the

for Best Dialogue Writer (Vasu), Special Award for Best Actor (Sathyaraj), Best Art Director (Salam) and Best Stunt Director (Vikram Dharma).

References

External links

* {{P. Vasu 1990 comedy films 1990 films 1990s comedy mystery films 1990s comedy thriller films 1990s mystery thriller films 1990s Tamil-language films Films directed by P. Vasu Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films shot in Ooty Indian comedy mystery films Indian comedy thriller films Indian mystery thriller films Tamil remakes of Hindi films