'' Nenjil Or Aalayam '' was released on 26 January 1962 , coinciding with Republic Day in India . The film received positive critical feedback and went on to become a commercial success . The songs " Sonnathu Neethaana " and " Engirundhaalum Vaazhga " attained popularity among the Tamil diaspora . The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and the President 's Award for Sridhar at the 10th National Film Awards
10th National Film Awards
10th National Film Awards
Nenjil Or Aalayam