Idhu Namma Bhoomi (transl. This is our Earth) is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language masala film written, directed by P. Vasu, and produced by Radha Ravi. The film stars Karthik and Khushbu. It was released on 5 June 1992.[1] The film failed at the box-office.[2]
| Idhu Namma Bhoomi | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | P. Vasu |
| Written by | P. Vasu |
| Produced by | Radha Ravi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | M. C. Sekar |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | BRR Art Enterprises |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Jeganathan, a poor man, fell in love with Nagavalli, who was from the richest family in the village and Jeganathan married her secretly. Nagavalli's father died of a heart attack and her brother Rathnavel couldn't digest this humiliation. Jeganathan then worked hard and became as rich as Rathnavel.
The two men continue to hate each other. In an auction, Rathnavel's henchmen and Jeganathan's henchmen fight and Nagavalli is severely injured. Gopi, Jeganathan's son who lives with his grandmother Periyanayaki, comes back to see his mother. Nagavalli then dies and Gopi takes the challenge to unite the two families. Gopi decides to marry Rathnavel's daughter Nalini.
Cast
edit- Karthik as Gopi
- Khushbu as Nalini
- Vijayakumar as Jeganathan
- Radha Ravi as Rathnavel
- Srividya as Nagavalli (guest appearance)
- Manorama as Valliammai
- Napoleon as Mirasudar
- S. S. Chandran as Vedachellam
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Music College Professor
- Sumithra as Suguna
- Rocky as Udhayamurthy
- Pandu
- Vasu Vikram as Kumaravel
- Rajeshkumar as Sundaravel
- Harshavardhan
- Uday Prakash
- Gandhimathi as Periyanayaki
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Marthandam
- Thalapathi Dinesh
- Shakthi Vasudevan
Production
editWhen Vasu visited Coimbatore for Chinna Thambi, he was invited by two families to open their built hospitals and colleges which made Vasu to realize both the families are in loggerheads which formed basis for the plot of Idhu Namma Bhoomi.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali.[4][5] The song "Aaradi Suvaru" is set in Mayamalavagowla raga.[6][7]
| Song | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Folkunna Folkkuthaan" | Mano | 4:42 |
| "Aaradi Chuvaru Thaan" | K. J. Yesudas, Swarnalatha | 4:58 |
| "Oorai Kootti" | Mano, S. Janaki | 5:31 |
| "Oru Pokiri Raathiri" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 5:00 |
| "Vaana Mazhai" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:46 |
| "Idhu Namma Bhoomi" | Arunmozhi & Chorus | 2:00 |
Reception
editThe Indian Express wrote, "Though the script of director P. Vasu is bit old-fashioned, he has mixed all the right ingredients that go to make such movies in right proportions as a result of which this film has turned out to be a full-length entertainer".[8]
References
edit- ^ "Idhu Namma Bhoomi Tamil Movie (1992)". Venpura. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "P Vasu: Will he deliver the goods". IndiaGlitz. 29 October 2004. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ^ வினோத் (2012). லைட்ஸ் ஆன் [Lights On] (in Tamil). Thangathamarai Pathippagam. pp. 59–60. OCLC 852820517.
- ^ "Idhu Namma Bhoomi". Gaana. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Ithu Namma Boomi Tamil Film Audio Cassette by Ilaiyaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ ராமானுஜன், டாக்டர் ஜி. (25 May 2018). "ராக யாத்திரை 06: உயிரை உருக்கும் உன்னத இசை!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 124. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ "All for a reunion". The Indian Express. 12 June 1992. p. 7. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.