Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal (transl. Slaves of a free nation) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, who wrote the screenplay from a story by his wife Shoba. The film stars Radhika, Nizhalgal Ravi and Ravichandran, with Charan Raj in a pivotal role. It was released on 26 February 1988. The film was remade in Hindi as Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990).[2]
| Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal | |
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| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Screenplay by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Indhu Chakravarthy |
| Edited by | D. Shyam Mukerji |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Kadhambari Creations[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Cast
editSoundtrack
editThe music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[3][4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ponno Maniyo" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Naadu Kettu Ponadhaale" | Pulamaipithan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:42 |
| 3. | "En Annai Desame" | Pulamaipithan | K. S. Chithra | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Ennai Padaicha Sami" | Pulamaipithan | Mano, Shoba Chandrasekhar | 4:53 |
| Total length: | 19:12 | |||
Release and reception
editSudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal was released on 26 February 1988.[5][6] The film faced trouble with the censor board, resulting in a scene being censored.[7] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki felt it would be a catalyst for corrupt politicians disappearing from Tamil cinema soon.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Suthanthira Nattin Adimaigal (Celluloid)". movies.syzygy.in. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Azaad Desh Ke Gulam". MySwar. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Suthanthira Naattin Adimaigal (1988) Tamil Popular Film LP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Disco Music Center. Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "சுதந்திர நாட்டின் அடிமைகள்". Raaga.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Sudhanthira Nattin Adimaigal ( 1988 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 25 August 2004. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Suthanthira nattin adimaigal (1988)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ Tripathi, Salil (15 June 1988). "Censorship: Wide disparities exist between censor boards". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (10 April 1988). "சுதந்திர நாட்டின் அடிமைகள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 68. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
