Natpukkaga
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Natpukaaga is a 1998 Tamil language
film directed by K. S. Ravikumar
. It starred Sarath Kumar
and Simran Bagga
in the lead roles. It became a success upon release. It was dubbed into Hindi
and remade into Telugu as Sneham Kosam
with K. S. Ravikumar
directing the version.
Later in Kannada as Diggajaru.
Chinnaiya(Sarathkumar) is a faithful servant in the house of a rich man(Vijayakumar). There is no love lost between the rich man and his eldest daughter(Sitara). His second daughter, Prabhavathy(Simran), who arrives from a foreign land, falls in love with Chinnaiya but after gaining his trust, accuses him of attempting to rape her. Turns out that she did this to try to unite her sister's family with her father and send Chinnaiya out since it was Chinnaiya's father who killed her mother. So Chinnaiya is kicked out of the house. Meanwhile Muthaiya(Sarathkumar), Chinnaiya's father, is released from jail.
The movie offers a nice mix of comedy and sentiments throughout. The initial scenes, with the jolly camaraderie between Vijayakumar and Sarathkumar and the antics of Senthil, R.Sunderrajan and co., are fun. The duets and fight sequences are mild distractions but suit the overall mood of the movie. The romance between Sarathkumar and Simran is ordinary though the twist, when Simran accuses Sarathkumar, is surprising and sets the stage for the grand entrance of the older Sarathkumar.
Sarathkumar has always had good luck with double roles where one of the roles is older. Naattaamai and Suryavamsam have been two of his biggest hits to date and he continues the tradition here. The older Sarathkumar is a memorable character and he impresses with his soft-spokenness, loyalty and mellowness. The flashback does its job by explaining everything without any loose ends. Sarathkumar's final gesture towards Vijayakumar in the climax is very poignant and touching though Ravikumar ruins the effect of the scene by overdoing the sentiments in the following scenes. The movie has a funny comedy track with the antics of Senthil who tries to prove his cleverness. His misinterpretation of Vijayakumar's orders to help people and to travel to Tirupati to shave his head and his action to make sure no one else listens to his letter being read are very funny. Unlike Paattaali, the comedy is not vulgar or crude, which makes it very enjoyable.
K.S.Ravikumar makes his traditional cameo appearance in the last episode of the comedy track. Sarathkumar does well as Muthaiya, the soft and loyal servant while his Chinnaiya is a typical role. Simran looks pretty and adds glamour but has nothing much to do. Vijayakumar plays his typical, loud role and while the rest of the cast is adequate. Deva's songs are plain.
. Lyrics by Kavignar Kaalidhasan
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film directed by K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the...
. It starred Sarath Kumar
Sarath Kumar
Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian journalist, film actor, politician, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He started his career in Tamil cinema playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the...
and Simran Bagga
Simran Bagga
Rishibala Naval , better known by her Industry name Simran, is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Bollywood and acted in several Hindi films, before starring in her first Tamil film V.I.P and her first Telugu film Abbai Gari Pelli in 1997...
in the lead roles. It became a success upon release. It was dubbed into Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
and remade into Telugu as Sneham Kosam
Sneham Kosam
Sneham Kosam is a 1999 Telugu film produced by A. M. Ratnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar, the film stars Chiranjeevi in the dual roles of father and son. The film was released on 1 January 1999. Meena played the female lead role in the movie. The movie was a remake...
with K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the...
directing the version.
Later in Kannada as Diggajaru.
Plot and Review
Natpukkaaga probably ranks as the best among the numerous offerings from the K.S.Ravikumar-Sarathkumar combination over the years. Like their other movies, this too has its basis in enmity between families and contains all the hallmarks of a typical K.S.Ravikumar movie. But a good performance by Sarathkumar, nice characterization and funny comedy make this movie rise above his other movies and make it an enjoyable entertainer.Chinnaiya(Sarathkumar) is a faithful servant in the house of a rich man(Vijayakumar). There is no love lost between the rich man and his eldest daughter(Sitara). His second daughter, Prabhavathy(Simran), who arrives from a foreign land, falls in love with Chinnaiya but after gaining his trust, accuses him of attempting to rape her. Turns out that she did this to try to unite her sister's family with her father and send Chinnaiya out since it was Chinnaiya's father who killed her mother. So Chinnaiya is kicked out of the house. Meanwhile Muthaiya(Sarathkumar), Chinnaiya's father, is released from jail.
The movie offers a nice mix of comedy and sentiments throughout. The initial scenes, with the jolly camaraderie between Vijayakumar and Sarathkumar and the antics of Senthil, R.Sunderrajan and co., are fun. The duets and fight sequences are mild distractions but suit the overall mood of the movie. The romance between Sarathkumar and Simran is ordinary though the twist, when Simran accuses Sarathkumar, is surprising and sets the stage for the grand entrance of the older Sarathkumar.
Sarathkumar has always had good luck with double roles where one of the roles is older. Naattaamai and Suryavamsam have been two of his biggest hits to date and he continues the tradition here. The older Sarathkumar is a memorable character and he impresses with his soft-spokenness, loyalty and mellowness. The flashback does its job by explaining everything without any loose ends. Sarathkumar's final gesture towards Vijayakumar in the climax is very poignant and touching though Ravikumar ruins the effect of the scene by overdoing the sentiments in the following scenes. The movie has a funny comedy track with the antics of Senthil who tries to prove his cleverness. His misinterpretation of Vijayakumar's orders to help people and to travel to Tirupati to shave his head and his action to make sure no one else listens to his letter being read are very funny. Unlike Paattaali, the comedy is not vulgar or crude, which makes it very enjoyable.
K.S.Ravikumar makes his traditional cameo appearance in the last episode of the comedy track. Sarathkumar does well as Muthaiya, the soft and loyal servant while his Chinnaiya is a typical role. Simran looks pretty and adds glamour but has nothing much to do. Vijayakumar plays his typical, loud role and while the rest of the cast is adequate. Deva's songs are plain.
Reception
- The film was a huge success upon release grossing $5 million at the box office.
- This film marked the hatrick blockbusters of Sarath KumarSarath KumarSarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian journalist, film actor, politician, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. He started his career in Tamil cinema playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the...
- K. S. RavikumarK. S. RavikumarK. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the...
duo after Cheran Pandian and NattamaiNattamaiNattamai is a 1994 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar, Kushboo Sundar and Meena in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release...
.
Soundtrack
There are 6 songs composed by DevaDeva (music director)
Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed...
. Lyrics by Kavignar Kaalidhasan
- 1. Chinna Chinna Mundhiriya - ManoMano (singer)Mano is an Indian playback singer. He sings in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.-Biography:Mano was born in a Muslim family and his original name is Nagoor Babu; he was rechristened Mano by Ilayaraja...
, K. S. Chitra - 2. Adikkira Kai - HariniHariniHarini is an Indian film playback singer and classical singer, who sings mainly in Tamil films. She has also sung in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam language films, whilst working with many leading film composers. She is married to another playback singer, Tippu.-Career:Harini learnt Carnatic...
- 3. Meesakkaara Nanba - DevaDeva (music director)Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed...
- 4. Nammma Ayya Nallavarungggo - R. Sarathkumar, Vijayakumar
- 5. Meesakkaara Nanba - Krishnaraj
- 6. Garuda Garuda - Krishnaraj, SujathaSujatha MohanSujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her...