Neerum Neruppum () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with R. S. Manohar, Thengai Srinivasan among others. The storyline is based on the 1844 French novella The Corsican Brothers by Alexandre Dumas. It was released on 18 October 1971. The film was remade in Hindi as Gora Aur Kala.
Plot
The story is about twin princes Manivannan and Karikalan who seek to avenge their father's death at hands of King Marthandan. The twins are separated. But Karikalan can feel whatever feelings Manivannan is in. Karikalan wanted to avenge those people who have set fire to his castle. One of them is brought up by Arunakiri while the other is brought up by Marudhu. One is educated preferring to use brains over brawns while the other is an adept fighter. They both plan and execute the downfall of Marthandan.
Cast Actor Role M. G. Ramachandran Twins Princes Manivannan (Neerum) and Karikalan (Neruppum) Jayalalithaa Kanchana S. A. Ashokan The King Marthandan R. S. Manohar The royal bodyguard MarudhuT. K. BhagavathiThe doctor Arunakiri C. L. Anandan Jambhu, the right-hand man of Marthadhan Vijayachandrika Thengai Srinivasan Navarassam, the royal make-up man of Marthadhan Manorama Ammuni Jothilakshmi Kanaga Vallee, the favourite of MarthadhanG. Sakunthala The queen Karpagam, mother of the twinsShanmugasundari Prince Manivannan's foster momS. V. Ramadas The king Mahendhar Boopadhi, father of the twins V. S. Raghavan The jeweler Nala, the father of Kanchana K. Nadarajan Prince Manivannan's foster dadKarikol RajuGuardUsilai ManiGuard
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.
Production The film was prominently shot at Gemini Studios. K. P. Ramakrishnan served as a stunt double for Ramachandran. The song "Viruntho Nalla Virunthu", performed by Jayalalithaa, was inspired by the song "Laddu Laddu Mittai Venumaa", featuring P. Bhanumathi in the film Apoorva Sagodharargal (1949 film).
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