Nam Naadu (1969 film)


NAM NAADU English OUR COUNTRY is a 1969 Tamil movie starring M.G.R and Jayalalitha. It is a remake of the Telugu hit KATHANAYAKUDU, starring N.T.R. and also Jayalalitha.

Mr.Reddi recalls When it was released, we both went to Mekala Theatre to watch the reaction of the viewers. Except for the manager, no one was aware of our presence. It was a pleasant evening and the doors had been kept wide open. MGR stood leaning on one side of the door and I was leaning on the other. There was a scene in which Jayalalitha, the heroine of the movie, appeared singing the song Vaangaiya Vaathiyaraiah while welcoming MGR after his victory in the elections.The audience rose as one man, cheering, clapping, whistling. There were cries We want to see the scene again Repeat the scene We advised the manager to oblige the audience. The reel was rewound and the sequence was shown again. I turned to MGR. His eyes were filled with tears of joy. He hugged me. O Reddiar I have received the peoples acceptance. ........

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