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{{Infobox film
| image = Jeevitha Nouka.jpg
| caption = Advertisement of the Malayalam version
| director = K. Vembu
| producer = K. V. Koshi [[Kunchako]]
| writer = [[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]]
| story = K&K Productions
| starring = [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] B. S. Saroja Adhimoolam Pankajavalli S.P.Pillai Nanukuttan
| music = [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]]
| cinematography = P. B. Mani
| editing = [[S. Williams]]
| studio = [[Udaya Studios|K&K Productions]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1951|3|15|df=y}}
| runtime = 170 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = {{INR}} 20,000 (approx:₹704447.82)<ref name="economy">{{Cite book |last=M. A. Oommen, Kumbattu Varkey Joseph |title=Economics of Indian cinema |publisher=Oxford & IBH Publications |year=1991 |isbn=81-204-0575-7 |location=India |page=50}}</ref>
| gross =
}}

'''''Jeevitha Nouka''''' ({{translation|''The Lifeboat''}}) is a 1951 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film directed by K. Vembu and jointly produced by K. V. Koshi and [[Kunchako]]. It was the first "blockbuster cinema" in [[Malayalam cinema]], with a theatrical run of 284 days.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Thoraval |first=Yves |title=The cinemas of India (Les Cinemas de L lnde) |publisher=Macmillan India |year=1998 |isbn=0-333-93410-5 |location=France |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Kerala Sahitya Academy |title=Malayalam litreary survey Volume 20, Issue 1 |publisher=Macmillan India |year=1998 |location=India |page=23}}</ref> Made at a budget of {{INR}}20,000, it was a commercial success at the box office, such that very few cinemas could surpass it later.<ref name="economy" /> It was simultaneously shot in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and was dubbed and released in [[Hindi]].<ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite web |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=16 August 2008 |title=Jeevitha Nouka 1951 |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/08/16/stories/2008081653751300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016064106/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article1422985.ece |archive-date=16 October 2016 |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=29 December 2010 }}</ref> This cinema portrayed the life of simple folk in a small village in [[Kerala]]. It stars [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] and [[B. S. Saroja]], with the latter making her debut and the former in his first major role.<ref>{{Cite book |last=National Film Development Corporation of India |title=Cinema in India: Volume 2 |year=1991 |isbn=0-333-93410-5 |location=India}}</ref> Its music is composed by [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]] and popular playback singer [[Mehboob (singer)|Mehboob]] debuted through this cinema.<ref name="The Hindu" /> It is a remake of the Hindi cinema ''[[Jeevan Naiya]]'' with revised screenplay.

The Tamil version, titled '''''Pichaikkaari''''' ({{Translation|''The Lady Beggar''}}), was released on 18 May 1951. Vidwan P. Adhimoolan wrote the dialogues and lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1951 – பிச்சைக்காரி – கே.கே.புரொடக்ஷன்ஸ் ஜீவிதநௌகா(ம) |trans-title=1951 – Pichaikkaari – K.K. Productions Jeevitha Nouka(ma) |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1951-cinedetails15.asp |url-status=usurped |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=ta |access-date=21 September 2017 |archive-date=21 September 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170921023658/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1951-cinedetails15.asp }}</ref> The song "Vanaraniye enthan manaraniye", sung by [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] and [[P. Leela]], was popular.

== Synopsis ==

The story revolves around the life of a family struggling with poverty and societal challenges. The protagonist, Raju, is a kind-hearted man who works hard to support his family. Despite his dedication, financial difficulties put immense pressure on him and his loved ones.

Raju's wife, Lakshmi, tries to maintain harmony in the household, but the arrival of wealth and materialistic ambitions disrupt their peaceful life. The plot delves into themes of greed, family values, and the conflicts that arise from differing priorities among family members.

The turning point comes when misunderstandings and disputes tear the family apart, highlighting the consequences of materialism and selfishness. The movie emphasizes the importance of unity, compassion, and selflessness as it moves toward its emotional climax and resolution.

== Cast ==

=== Malayalam ===
'''Main cast'''
* [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] as Soman
* [[B. S. Saroja]] as Lakshmi
* Adhimoolam as Kaniyan
* [[Pankajavalli]] as Janu, Raju's wife
* [[S. P. Pillai]] as Shanku, Janu's brother
* Nanukuttan as [[Zamindar]]
* [[Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar]] as Raju, Soman's elder brother
;Supporting cast
* Ponnappan Arckatty as SI of Police
* [[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]], Ambalappuzha Ravunni, Baby Girija, Jagadamma, Janamma, Mathappan, Mulavana, Soman Pillai.

=== Tamil ===
;Main cast
* [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] as Soman
* [[Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar|Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar]] as Raju
* [[B. S. Saroja]] as Lakshmi
* [[Pankajavalli]] as Janu
* Adhimoolam as Kaniyar
* [[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]] as Lawyer
* [[S. P. Pillai]] as Shanku
* Mathappan as Kunju

;Dance
* C. R. Rajakumari
* Indira Acharya
* [[B. S. Saroja]]
* Gopalakrishnan
* Balachandran

== Soundtrack ==
V. Dakshinamoorthy composed the music for both Malayalam and Tamil versions. All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same with slight changes in playback singers.

;Malayalam songs (Jeevitha Nouka)
Lyrics were penned by [[Abhayadev]] and [[Vallathol Narayana Menon]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[Thiruchi Loganathan]], [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar]], [[V. Dakshinamoorthy]], [[Mehboob (singer)|Mehboob]], [[P. Leela]], Alappuzha Pushpam and [[Kaviyoor Revamma]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Song !! Singer/s !! Duration (m:ss)
|-
| "Paahi Thaaye" || Mehboob & Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Aanandamiyalum Baale" || P. Leela ||
|-
| "Paathakalil Vaaneedumee" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Ghoraandhakaaramaaya" || Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela ||
|-
| "Pasiyaaluyirvaadi" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Gathiyethumilla" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Vaarthinkal Thaalameduthavar" (Magdalana Mariyam) || Mehboob, V. Dakshinamoorthy & Kaviyoor Revamma
|-
| "Premarajyamarnu" || V. Dakshinamoorthy & P. Leela
|-
| "Aanathalayolam Venna" || Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar & Alappuzha Pushpam ||
|-
| "Thornidumo Kanneer" || Mehboob & Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Paapamaanithu Baale" || Ghantasala ||
|-
| "Karuthidaathey || Alappuzha Pushpam ||
|-
| "Akaale Aarum Kaividam" || Mehboob ||
|-
| "Vana Gaayike Vanil Varoo Naayike" || Mehboob & P. Leela ||
|-
| "Thoraathasrudhaara" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|}

;Tamil songs (Pichaikkaari)
Lyrics were penned by P. Aadhimoolan.

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Song !! Singer/s !! Duration (m:ss)
|-
| "Baahi Thaaye Paarvathi" || [[P. Leela]]||
|-
| "Joraaga Uduthe Naane" || P. Leela ||
|-
| "Neeyethaane Eesan Thunai" || P. Leela ||
|-
| "Thedinaaro Yaavarum Dhanam" || [[Mehboob (singer)|Mehboob]] & [[Kaviyoor Revamma]]||
|-
| "Veedhigalil Vaazhdhiduvaar" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Gadhi Yaarum Illai" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Kaarmugil Keeri Velippadum" || [[Thiruchi Loganathan]], P. Leela & Kaviyoor Revamma ||
|-
| "Paavamaaam Idhu Paavaai" || Thiruchi Loganathan ||
|-
| "Vaai Niraiya Vennai" || P. Leela ||
|-
| "Yaaradi Kalli Neethaan" || Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela ||
|-
| "Inidhaai Ennidatthe" || [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]||
|-
| "Nanmaigal Seidhaal" || Thiruchi Loganathan ||
|-
| "Sagaayam Yaarum Alladaa" || Thiruchi Loganathan ||
|-
| "Vanaraniye Endhan Manaraniye" || Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Leela ||
|}

== Box office ==
This film was a critical and commercial success and ran over 284 days in theatres.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2012 |title=J for Jeevitha Nauka (1951) |url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-a-z-of-malayalam-cinema/20120420.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227034323/http://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-a-z-of-malayalam-cinema/20120420.htm |archive-date=27 February 2018 |access-date=26 February 2018 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> The film was screened in Kozhikode for 175 days and ran for 107 days in Ernakulam. 100 days have been completed in Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur and Thrissur districts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2021 |title=വിജയത്തിലേക്ക് ഒഴുകിയ ജീവിതനൗക |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/features/2021/03/15/70-years-of-jeevitha-nouka-movie.html |access-date=2022-07-31 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* [http://www.malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?219 ''Jeevitha Nouka''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130207071850/http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?219 |date=7 February 2013 }} at the Malayalam Movie Database

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[[Category:1950s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1951 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1951 drama films]]
[[Category:1951 multilingual films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian multilingual films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

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