Nadigan

Nadigan is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written directed by P. Vasu. A remake of the Hindi film Professor (1962), it stars Sathyaraj and Khushbu. The film was released on 30 November 1990 and became a critical and commercial success, winning four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

Plot
Raja's mother requires a major operation to be done. However, due to poverty, Raja decides to look for a job in Ooty. While travelling on a train with his mother to Ooty, he meets Devaraj, who is actually a music teacher travelling to island estate – Ooty for a inr 3000 monthly waged job. He carries with him a recommendation letter with a contact address. while alighting, the suitcases which resembles the same of Raja and Devaraj, interchange. So by mistake, Raja takes away the suitcase. When reaching their room, he finds the letter, and due to the critical situation of his mother, he decides to take the job. So he joins the job, first changing himself as an old man by sticking a beard and white hair. There, he finds Baby Amma, the guardian of two young women and two children. He is put in to look after them as a guardian and teacher. Meanwhile, Raja's mother is in critical condition. What transpires form the crux of the story.

Production
Nadigan is a remake of the Hindi film Professor (1962). Although the story is set primarily in Ooty, the film was shot in Kodaikanal.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Release and reception
Nadigan was released on 30 November 1990. N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express praised Sathyaraj's acting and Ashok Kumar's cinematography. C. R. K. of Kalki praised the film's humour, music and cinematography. The film was a success, running for over 125 days in theatres. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Dialogue Writer (Vasu), Special Award for Best Actor (Sathyaraj), Best Art Director (Salam) and Best Stunt Director (Vikram Dharma).