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	\| name = En Thangai		\| name = En Thangai
	\| image = En Thangai 1952.jpg		\| image = En Thangai 1952.jpg
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	\| caption = Theatrical release poster		\| caption = Theatrical release poster
	\| director = [[Chitrapu Narayana Rao\|Ch. Narayana Murthy]]		\| director = [[Chitrapu Narayana Rao\|Ch. Narayana Murthy]]
	~~\| producer =~~
	\| screenplay = Ch. Narayana Murthy		\| screenplay = Ch. Narayana Murthy
	\| based_on = {{based on\|''En Thangai''\|T. S. Natarajan}}		\| based_on = {{based on\|''En Thangai''\|T. S. Natarajan}}
	\| ~~narrator~~ =		\| producer =
	\| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br />P. S. Govindan<br />[[P. V. Narasimha Bharathi\|P. V. Narasimmabharathi]]<br />[[Madhuri Devi]]		\| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]] <br /> [[E. V. Saroja]]<br />P. S. Govindan<br />[[P. V. Narasimha Bharathi\|P. V. Narasimmabharathi]]<br />[[Madhuri Devi]]
	~~\| music = [[C. N. Pandurangan~~]]
	\| cinematography = Jithen Banerji		\| cinematography = Jithen Banerji
	\| editing = Ch. Narayana Murthy		\| editing = Ch. Narayana Murthy
			\| music = [[C. N. Pandurangan]]
	\| studio = Ashoka Pictures		\| studio = Ashoka Pictures
	\| released = {{film date\|1952\|05\|31\|df=y}}		\| released = {{film date\|1952\|05\|31\|df=y}}
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	'''''En Thangai''''' ({{Translation\|My Younger Sister}}) is a 1952 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language film starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. The film is based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name.<ref ~~name="hindu"~~>{{Cite ~~news~~ \|date=~~28 November 2008~~ \|title=~~En Thangai 1952 \|work=[[The Hindu]]~~ \|url=http://www.~~thehindu~~.com/~~todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus~~/~~en-thangai-1952~~/~~article3023607~~.~~ece~~ \|url-status=dead ~~\|access-date=1 February 2017~~ \|archive-url=https://archive.today/~~20150603013631~~/http://www.~~thehindu~~.com/~~todays-paper/tp-features~~/~~tp-cinemaplus~~/~~en-thangai-1952/article3023607~~.~~ece~~ \|archive-date=3 ~~June 2015~~}}</ref> It was remade in Hindi as ''[[Chhoti Bahen]]'' , in Telugu as ''[[Aada Paduchu]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Onde Balliya Hoogalu]]''.		'''''En Thangai''''' ({{Translation\|My Younger Sister}}) is a 1952 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language film starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[E. V. Saroja]]. The film is based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name. It was released on 31 May 1952.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2 April 2011 \|title=எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல் \|url=http://www.ithayakkani.com/jsp/Content/MGR_Cinema.jsp \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114041813/http://www.ithayakkani.com/jsp/Content/MGR_Cinema.jsp \|archive-date=14 November 2018 \|access-date=3 January 2022 \|website=Ithayakkani \|language=ta}}</ref> The film was remade in Hindi as ''[[Chhoti Bahen]]'', in Telugu as ''[[Aada Paduchu]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Onde Balliya Hoogalu]]''.

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
	~~Elder brother~~ Rajendran, the ~~good-hearted~~ breadwinner of ~~the~~ family, watches over his young brother, Selvam, a student, his younger sister Meena and their very ill mother, Gunavathi. Karunagaran Pillai, their paternal uncle, robs them of their fortune after the disappearance of the patriarch, and refuses all requests for financial help by Rajendran. On the other hand, Suriyamoorthy, Karunagaran's son, discreetly devotes himself to his cousin, Rajendran, and his family. One evening, during a violent thunderstorm, young Meena loses her eyesight. She then becomes the scapegoat of Selvam's wealthy wife, Rajam, her sister-in-law, who also begins hating Meena. Rajendran, previously unaware of the situation, finally discovers his younger sister's ordeal. Following a heated quarrel, Selvam and Rajam leave the family home, leaving Rajendran totally distraught. Then sadly, their mother dies and, expelled by their uncle, Rajendran and Meena are forced out onto the street.		Rajendran, the breadwinner of his family, watches over his young brother, Selvam, a student, his younger sister Meena and their very ill mother, Gunavathi. Karunagaran Pillai, their paternal uncle, robs them of their fortune after the disappearance of the patriarch, and refuses all requests for financial help by Rajendran. On the other hand, Suriyamoorthy, Karunagaran's son, discreetly devotes himself to his cousin, Rajendran, and his family. One evening, during a violent thunderstorm, young Meena loses her eyesight. She then becomes the scapegoat of Selvam's wealthy wife, Rajam, her sister-in-law, who also begins hating Meena. Rajendran, previously unaware of the situation, finally discovers his younger sister's ordeal. Following a heated quarrel, Selvam and Rajam leave the family home, leaving Rajendran totally distraught. Then sadly, their mother dies and, expelled by their uncle, Rajendran and Meena are forced out onto the street.

	Their cousin, Suriyamoorthy, runs away from his father to the capital, where he becomes a rickshaw driver and offers temporary accommodation to Rajendran and Meena. Meanwhile, younger brother, Selvam, becomes addicted to horse racing just like his father-in-law, driving his family into financial ruin and neglecting Rajam. After Rajendran manages to reconcile the couple, Rajam dies in a road accident. Karunagaran comes in search of his son, and he too is knocked down by a vehicle. Dying, he gives his permission for Suriyamoorthy to marry Mary, a Christian. As for Rajendran, he is beaten and finally, pushed to his limits, carries his sister into the sea and they both disappear under the waves.		Their cousin, Suriyamoorthy, runs away from his father to the capital, where he becomes a rickshaw driver and offers temporary accommodation to Rajendran and Meena. Meanwhile, younger brother, Selvam, becomes addicted to horse racing just like his father-in-law, driving his family into financial ruin and neglecting Rajam. After Rajendran manages to reconcile the couple, Rajam dies in a road accident. Karunagaran comes in search of his son, and he too is knocked down by a vehicle. Dying, he gives his permission for Suriyamoorthy to marry Mary, a Christian. As for Rajendran, he is beaten and finally, pushed to his limits, carries his sister into the sea and they both disappear under the waves.

	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
	Cast according to the opening credits		<!-- Cast according to the opening credits -->
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	== Production ==		== Production ==
	The pre-production crew at [[Central Studios]], [[Coimbatore]], initially planned to merge the plays ''Parasakthi'' by Pavalar Balasundaram and ''En Thangai'' by T. S. Natarajan to make a film. However, Natarajan disagreed with the idea;<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Guy \|first=Randor \|author-link=Randor Guy \|date=24 April 2011 \|title=Parasakthi 1952 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/parasakthi-1952/article1761261.ece \|url-status=dead \|access-date=7 April 2021 \|archive-url=https://~~www~~.~~webcitation~~.org/~~6FYfkZptF?url=~~http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/parasakthi-1952/article1761261.ece \|archive-date=~~1 April~~ 2013}}</ref> ''En Thangai'' was ultimately made as a single film directed by [[Chitrapu Narayana Rao\|Ch. Narayana Murthy]]. [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] was initially cast as the lead actor; however, after a few scenes were shot, he was removed as Narayana Murthy was not impressed. The role ~~later~~ went to [[M. G. Ramachandran]].<ref ~~name~~=~~hindu~~ />		The pre-production crew at [[Central Studios]], [[Coimbatore]], initially planned to merge the plays ''Parasakthi'' by Pavalar Balasundaram and ''En Thangai'' by T. S. Natarajan to make a film. However, Natarajan disagreed with the idea;<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Guy \|first=Randor \|author-link=Randor Guy \|date=24 April 2011 \|title=Parasakthi 1952 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/parasakthi-1952/article1761261.ece \|url-status=dead \|access-date=7 April 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621041707/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/parasakthi-1952/article1761261.ece \|archive-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> ''En Thangai'' was ultimately made as a single film directed by [[Chitrapu Narayana Rao\|Ch. Narayana Murthy]]. [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] was initially cast as the lead actor; however, after a few scenes were shot, he was removed as Narayana Murthy was not impressed.<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news \|last=Guy \|first=Randor \|author-link=Randor Guy \|date=28 November 2008 \|title=En Thangai 1952 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/en-thangai-1952/article3023607.ece \|url-status=dead \|access-date=1 February 2017 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150603013631/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/en-thangai-1952/article3023607.ece \|archive-date=3 June 2015}}</ref> Unsuccessful attempts were earlier made to have [[Sivaji Ganesan]], who portrayed the role on stage, do the same onscreen. The role ultimately went to [[M. G. Ramachandran]].<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Guy \|first=Randor \|author-link=Randor Guy \|date=10 November 2006 \|title=A star fades away \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-star-fades-away/article3231270.ece \|url-status=live \|access-date=4 December 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204061125/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-star-fades-away/article3231270.ece \|archive-date=4 December 2021}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
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	== References ==		== References ==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	~~== Sources ==~~
	* [http://www.dishant.com/album/En-Thangai.html Soundtrack listing] at dishant.com
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040302004445/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=13273571&vsv=37 "A birthday tribute to Sivaji Ganesan"], sify.com, 1 October 2003
	* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006111000260400.htm&date=2006/11/10/&prd=fr& "A star fades away"], hinduonnet.com

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{IMDb title\|0247315}}		* {{IMDb title\|0247315}}
	* {{YouTube\|0Pnig51RP6c\|En Thangai Titles}}
	* [http://www.citwf.com/film101941.htm ''En Thangai'' at CITWF]

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{{Infobox film
| name = En Thangai
| image = En Thangai 1952.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Chitrapu Narayana Rao|Ch. Narayana Murthy]]
| producer =
| screenplay = Ch. Narayana Murthy
| based_on = {{based on|''En Thangai''|T. S. Natarajan}}
| narrator =
| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br />P. S. Govindan<br />[[P. V. Narasimha Bharathi|P. V. Narasimmabharathi]]<br />[[Madhuri Devi]]
| music = [[C. N. Pandurangan]]
| cinematography = Jithen Banerji
| editing = Ch. Narayana Murthy
| studio = Ashoka Pictures
| released = {{film date|1952|05|31|df=y}}
| runtime = 170 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''En Thangai''''' ({{Translation|My Younger Sister}}) is a 1952 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]]. The film is based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name.<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news |date=28 November 2008 |title=En Thangai 1952 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/en-thangai-1952/article3023607.ece |url-status=dead |access-date=1 February 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150603013631/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/en-thangai-1952/article3023607.ece |archive-date=3 June 2015}}</ref> It was remade in Hindi as ''[[Chhoti Bahen]]'' , in Telugu as ''[[Aada Paduchu]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Onde Balliya Hoogalu]]''.

== Plot ==
Elder brother Rajendran, the good-hearted breadwinner of the family, watches over his young brother, Selvam, a student, his younger sister Meena and their very ill mother, Gunavathi. Karunagaran Pillai, their paternal uncle, robs them of their fortune after the disappearance of the patriarch, and refuses all requests for financial help by Rajendran. On the other hand, Suriyamoorthy, Karunagaran's son, discreetly devotes himself to his cousin, Rajendran, and his family. One evening, during a violent thunderstorm, young Meena loses her eyesight. She then becomes the scapegoat of Selvam's wealthy wife, Rajam, her sister-in-law, who also begins hating Meena. Rajendran, previously unaware of the situation, finally discovers his younger sister's ordeal. Following a heated quarrel, Selvam and Rajam leave the family home, leaving Rajendran totally distraught. Then sadly, their mother dies and, expelled by their uncle, Rajendran and Meena are forced out onto the street.

Their cousin, Suriyamoorthy, runs away from his father to the capital, where he becomes a rickshaw driver and offers temporary accommodation to Rajendran and Meena. Meanwhile, younger brother, Selvam, becomes addicted to horse racing just like his father-in-law, driving his family into financial ruin and neglecting Rajam. After Rajendran manages to reconcile the couple, Rajam dies in a road accident. Karunagaran comes in search of his son, and he too is knocked down by a vehicle. Dying, he gives his permission for Suriyamoorthy to marry Mary, a Christian. As for Rajendran, he is beaten and finally, pushed to his limits, carries his sister into the sea and they both disappear under the waves.

== Cast ==
Cast according to the opening credits
{{Col-begin|width=60%}}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
;Male cast
* [[M. G. Ramachandran]] as Rajendran
* P. S. Govindan as Suryamurthi
* [[P. V. Narasimha Bharathi|P. V. Narasimmabharathi]] as Selvam
* [[M. G. Chakrapani]] as Karunagaram Pillai
* T. R. B. Rao as Veerasami Pillai
* C. S. Pandhiyan as Azhagan
* S. N. Narayanasami as Veeraiyan
* ''Kottapuli'' Jayaraman as Chitraguptan
* ''Master'' Krishnan as ''Idiot'' Boy
* N. Azhwar as Gundu Chetty
{{col-break|width=50%}}
;Female cast
* [[Madhuri Devi]] as Rajam
* V. Susheela as Mary
* S. R. Janaki as Gunavathi
* [[E. V. Saroja]] as Meena
* [[M. N. Rajam]] as Azhagi
{{Col-end}}

== Production ==
The pre-production crew at [[Central Studios]], [[Coimbatore]], initially planned to merge the plays ''Parasakthi'' by Pavalar Balasundaram and ''En Thangai'' by T. S. Natarajan to make a film. However, Natarajan disagreed with the idea;<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=24 April 2011 |title=Parasakthi 1952 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/parasakthi-1952/article1761261.ece |url-status=dead |access-date=7 April 2021 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6FYfkZptF?url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/parasakthi-1952/article1761261.ece |archive-date=1 April 2013}}</ref> ''En Thangai'' was ultimately made as a single film directed by [[Chitrapu Narayana Rao|Ch. Narayana Murthy]]. [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] was initially cast as the lead actor; however, after a few scenes were shot, he was removed as Narayana Murthy was not impressed. The role later went to [[M. G. Ramachandran]].<ref name=hindu />

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[C. N. Pandurangan]]. Lyrics were written by [[Bharathidasan]], [[A. Maruthakasi]], Saravanabavananthar, [[Suratha]], Ki. Rajagopal and Narasimman.

{| class="wikitable"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Aadum Oonjalai Pole" || T. A. Mothi & [[P. Leela]] || Suratha || 03:33
|-
| 2 || "Azhagaai Bommai Vaitthu" || [[A. P. Komala]] || A. Maruthakasi || 03:02
|-
| 3 || "Good Luck Good Luck" || C. S. Pandiyan & A. G. Rathnamala || A. Maruthakasi || 02:30
|-
| 4 || "Meelaa Thuyaraamo...Kangal Irandum" || [[N. Lalitha Bhanu|N. Lalitha]] || Narasimman || 03:39
|-
| 5 || "Dheena Dhayaabari Thaaye" || [[M. L. Vasanthakumari]] || Saravanabhavananthar || 03:34
|-
| 6 || "Kaadhal Vaazhvile Magizhndhom" || T. A. Mothi & P. Leela || [[Bharathidasan]] || 03:11
|-
| 7 || "Vaazhvadhilum Nalam Soozhvadhilum" || P. S. Govindhan || Bharathidasan || 02:56
|-
| 8 || "Inbame Siridhum Ariyaadha Pen Jenmam" || P. Leela || Saravanabhavananthar || 03:12
|-
| 9 || "Naalukku Naal Paarkira Podhe" || [[N. Lalitha Bhanu|N. Lalitha]] || A. Maruthakasi || 03:01
|-
| 10 || "Varumai Puyalaale...Karuvile Uruvaana Gaayam" || [[A. M. Rajah]] || A. Maruthakasi || 04:01
|-
| 11 || "En Inba Jothiye Un Anbu Paarvaiyaal" || P. S. Govindhan & K. V. Janaki || A. Maruthakasi || 03:34
|-
| 12 || "Annaiye Annaiye Annaiye Arul Thaaarum Mary Thaaye" || A. P. Komala || Ki. Rajagopal || 03:22
|}

== Reception ==
The film was a success in box office. Film historian [[Randor Guy]] wrote in 2008 that the film will be "Remembered for its emotion drenched storyline and MGR’s role as a loving brother, considered by critics as one of his best performances ever." The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Na Chellelu'' (1953) with the same team. It was remade by [[L. V. Prasad]] in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Chhoti Bahen]]'' (1959).<ref name=hindu />

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Sources ==
* [http://www.dishant.com/album/En-Thangai.html Soundtrack listing] at dishant.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040302004445/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=13273571&vsv=37 "A birthday tribute to Sivaji Ganesan"], sify.com, 1 October 2003
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006111000260400.htm&date=2006/11/10/&prd=fr& "A star fades away"], hinduonnet.com

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0247315}}
* {{YouTube|0Pnig51RP6c|En Thangai Titles}}
* [http://www.citwf.com/film101941.htm ''En Thangai'' at CITWF]

[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1952 drama films]]
[[Category:1952 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian films based on plays]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]]