Neerum Neruppum

 ( 1971 Indian Films ) 

Neerum Neruppum () is a 1971 Indian Tamil language-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.

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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.

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Cast

Twins Princes Manivannan (Neerum) and Karikalan (Neruppum)
Kanchana
The King Marthandan
The royal bodyguard Marudhu
The doctor Arunakiri
Djambhu, the right-hand man of Marthadhan
Navarassam, the royal make-up man of Marthadhan
Ammuni
Kannaga Valee, the favourite of Marthadhan
The queen Karpagam, mother of the twins
Prince Manivannan's foster mom
The king Mahendhar Boobbadhi, father of the twins
The jeweler Nala, the father of Kantchana
Prince Manivannan's foster dad
Karikol Raju	Guard
Usilai Mani	Guard

The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.

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Production The film was prominently shot at Gemini Studios. K. P. Ramakrishnan served as a stunt double for Ramachandran.

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Soundtrack

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Reception

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