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	{{Infobox film		{{Infobox film
	~~\| name = Thaai~~
	\| image = Thaai poster.jpg		\| image = Thaai poster.jpg
	~~\| border = no~~
	\| caption = Poster		\| caption = Poster
	\| director = [[D. Yoganand]]		\| director = [[D. Yoganand]]
	\| producer = S. S. Prakash<br />S. Rajan		\| producer = S. S. Prakash<br />S. Rajan
	~~\| writer = M. S. Solaimalai~~
	\| screenplay =		\| screenplay =
	\| story = M. S. Solaimalai		\| story = M. S. Solaimalai
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	\| distributor =		\| distributor =
	\| released = {{Film date\|1974\|03\|07\|df=y}}		\| released = {{Film date\|1974\|03\|07\|df=y}}
	\| country = [[India]]		\| country = India
	\| language = Tamil		\| language = Tamil
	}}		}}

	'''''Thaai''''' ({{translation\|Mother}}) is a 1974 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[D. Yoganand]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]], [[Kumari Padmini]] and [[S. Varalakshmi]]. ~~The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]]~~.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web\|url=http://~~spicyonion~~.com/~~movie/thai/~~\|~~title~~=~~Thai~~\|~~accessdate=2014~~-~~09-11\|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|~~url=~~http~~://~~www~~.~~gomolo~~.~~com~~/~~thai-movie~~/~~9957\|title=Thai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=gomolo.com}}<~~/~~ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=~~http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp17.htm\|~~title~~=~~Thaai~~\|~~accessdate~~=2014-09-11\|~~publisher~~=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>		'''''Thaai''''' ({{translation\|Mother}}) is a 1974 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)\|drama film]], directed by [[D. Yoganand]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]], [[Kumari Padmini]] and [[S. Varalakshmi]]. It was released on 7 March 1974.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=161-170 \|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp17.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227175030/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp17.htm \|archive-date=27 February 2018 \|access-date=2014-09-11 \|website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
			{{Cast listing\|
	*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ananthan		*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ananthan
	*[[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]] as Sivakami		*[[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]] as Sivakami
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	*[[C. K. Saraswathi]] as Annapoorani (Sivakami mother)		*[[C. K. Saraswathi]] as Annapoorani (Sivakami mother)
	*[[Senthamarai (actor)\|Senthamarai]] as Mahalingam (Pannaiyar)		*[[Senthamarai (actor)\|Senthamarai]] as Mahalingam (Pannaiyar)
	*[[~~A. Sakunthala\|~~C. I. D Sakunthala]] as Gulopjon (Dancer)		*[[C. I. D. Sakunthala]] as Gulopjon (Dancer)
			}}
			==Production==
			The song "Naan Paarthalum" was shot at [[AVM Studios]].<ref>{{Cite news \|date=20 January 1974 \|title=சிவாஜி கணேசன் பட்டண அனுபவம் \|url=https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_22_2_39/4.jp2/full/5753,/0/default.jpg \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20251211024436/https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_22_2_39/4.jp2/full/5753,/0/default.jpg \|archive-date=11 December 2025 \|access-date=11 December 2025 \|work=Navamani \|pages=4 \|language=ta \|via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
	The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{~~cite~~ web\|url=~~http~~://~~play~~.~~raaga~~.com/tamil/~~album/en~~-~~magan~~-~~t0001576~~\|title=~~En Magan Songs~~\|~~accessdate~~=~~2014~~-08-~~21\|publisher~~=~~raaga~~.com}}</ref>		The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]], with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Thaai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan \|url=https://macsendisk.com/product/thaai-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ms-viswanathan/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728123635/https://macsendisk.com/product/thaai-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ms-viswanathan/ \|archive-date=28 July 2022 \|access-date=28 July 2022 \|website=Macsendisk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Thaai \|url=https://www.saregama.com/album/thaai_120920 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225044345/https://www.saregama.com/album/thaai_120920 \|archive-date=25 December 2023 \|access-date=25 December 2023 \|website=[[Saregama]]}}</ref>

	{\| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"		{\| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
	~~! No. !~~! Song !! Singers ~~!! Lyrics~~ !! Length ~~(m:ss)~~		! Song !! Singers !! Length
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| 1 \|~~\| "Enga Mamanukkum Mamikkum" \|\| [[P. Susheela~~]] \|\| rowspan=5\| [[Kannadasan~~]] \|\| 03:41		\| "Enga Mamanukkum Mamikkum" \|\| [[P. Susheela]] \|\| 03:41
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| 2 \|~~\| "Mangalam Kaappaal" \|\| [[S. Varalakshmi]] \|\| 04:32		\| "Mangalam Kaappaal" \|\| [[S. Varalakshmi]] \|\| 04:32
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| 3 \|~~\| "Chinna Kutti Azhaga"\|\|[[L. R. Eswari]]\|\|		\| "Chinna Kutti Azhaga"\|\| [[L. R. Eswari]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]] \|\| 4:51
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| 4 \|~~\| "Naan Pathalum Pathean"\|\|[[T. M. Soundararajan]]\|\|5:06		\| "Naan Pathalum Pathean"\|\| T. M. Soundararajan \|\|5:06
	\|-		\|-
	~~\| 5 \|~~\| "Nadala Vantharau"\|\|T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela\|\|4:26		\| "Nadala Vantharau"\|\|T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela\|\|4:26
	\|}		\|}

			==Reception==
			''Navamani'' praised the acting, dialogues, music and also praised Yoganand's direction for directing the old plot in an watchable manner.<ref>{{cite news \|date=22 March 1974 \|title=தாய் \|url=https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_22_2_55/4.jp2/375,0,7986,5706/7986,5706/0/default.jpg \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20251211033922/https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_22_2_55/4.jp2/375,0,7986,5706/7986,5706/0/default.jpg \|archive-date=11 December 2025 \|access-date=11 December 2025 \|work=Navamani \|pages=4 \|language=ta \|via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{IMDb title~~\|1445758~~}}		* {{IMDb title}}

	{{D. Yoganand}}		{{D. Yoganand}}

			{{Improve categories\|date=April 2024}}

			[[Category:1974 Indian films]]
			[[Category:1974 Tamil-language films]]
			[[Category:1974 drama films]]
	[[Category:1974 films]]		[[Category:1974 films]]
	[[Category:~~Indian films~~]]		[[Category:Films directed by D. Yoganand]]
	[[Category:~~1970s Tamil-language films~~]]		[[Category:Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan]]
	[[Category:Indian drama films]]		[[Category:Indian drama films]]
	[[Category:~~Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan~~]]		[[Category:Tamil-language drama films]]
	[[Category:~~1974 drama~~ films]]		[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

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	'''''Thaai''''' ({{~~trans~~\|Mother}}) is a ~~[[Tamil films of 1974\|~~1974~~]] [[Cinema of India\|~~Indian]] [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[D. Yoganand]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]], [[Kumari Padmini]] and [[S. Varalakshmi]] ~~in lead roles~~. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/thai/\|title=Thai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gomolo.com/thai-movie/9957\|title=Thai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp17.htm\|title=Thaai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>		'''''Thaai''''' ({{translation\|Mother}}) is a 1974 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[D. Yoganand]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]], [[Kumari Padmini]] and [[S. Varalakshmi]]. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/thai/\|title=Thai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gomolo.com/thai-movie/9957\|title=Thai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp17.htm\|title=Thaai\|accessdate=2014-09-11\|publisher=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	In the meanwhile, Duraisami acquires huge plots of land in the village and Anandan is among the ten lessees, thanks to Chinnaiah Pillai. Anandan and Chinnaiah Pillai travel to Chennai to meet Duraisami and the estranged father and son meet for the first time without realizing their actual relationship. Duraisami still lives with his sister Mangalam and her son Kumar. Kumar, being a money-minded person attempts to tarnish the image of Anandan during his stay in Chennai only to get disappointed as Duraisami develops impeccable faith and affection for Anandan.		In the meanwhile, Duraisami acquires huge plots of land in the village and Anandan is among the ten lessees, thanks to Chinnaiah Pillai. Anandan and Chinnaiah Pillai travel to Chennai to meet Duraisami and the estranged father and son meet for the first time without realizing their actual relationship. Duraisami still lives with his sister Mangalam and her son Kumar. Kumar, being a money-minded person attempts to tarnish the image of Anandan during his stay in Chennai only to get disappointed as Duraisami develops impeccable faith and affection for Anandan.

	As harvest season approaches, Duraisami sends Karpagam and Kumar to Vadipatti, assuring to reach the village after a few days. Kumar, after reaching the village joins hands with Minor Arunagiri and ~~begin plotting~~ against Anandan. Kumar conspires to marry Sivakami and convinces Minor Arunagiri to forego his fascination for the girl to which the greedy Minor Arunagiri agrees.		As harvest season approaches, Duraisami sends Karpagam and Kumar to Vadipatti, assuring to reach the village after a few days. Kumar, after reaching the village joins hands with Minor Arunagiri and plot against Anandan. Kumar conspires to marry Sivakami and convinces Minor Arunagiri to forego his fascination for the girl to which the greedy Minor Arunagiri agrees.

	Eventually, Duraisami visits the village and evinces keen interest in the plot of land that Karpagam had bought for Anandan. Anandan politely refuses to sell the land citing sentimental reasons which Duraisami accepts and gives up the idea. However, Karpagam who hadn't seen Duraisami yet, develops a negative impression about Duraisami and vehemently refuses to accept Anandan's explanations.		Eventually, Duraisami visits the village and evinces keen interest in the plot of land that Karpagam had bought for Anandan. Anandan politely refuses to sell the land citing sentimental reasons which Duraisami accepts and gives up the idea. However, Karpagam who hadn't seen Duraisami yet, develops a negative impression about Duraisami and vehemently refuses to accept Anandan's explanations.

	Anandan ~~comes to know about~~ Kaveri's love affair with Shanmugam and with the help of Chinnaiah Pillai, arranges for their engagement. Kumar disrupts the groom family's procession and also steals the paddy cultivated from Anandan's land. A ferocious Anandan wishes to hack both Kumar and Minor Arunagiri but gets stopped by his beloved mother. Anandan vows not to hurt anyone anymore. Kumar, however continues his grudge against Anandan and injures him surrounded by Minor Arunagiri and his goons. Duraisami and Chinnaiah Pillai rush to the scene, rescue Anandan and escort him to his house where Karpagam is not present. Duraisami gives some hefty cash to Anandan for his sister's engagement and leaves. Karpagam after returning home is angry with Anandan for accepting cash from a stranger and Anandan decides to return the cash to Duraisami.		Anandan learns of Kaveri's love affair with Shanmugam and with the help of Chinnaiah Pillai, arranges for their engagement. Kumar disrupts the groom family's procession and also steals the paddy cultivated from Anandan's land. A ferocious Anandan wishes to hack both Kumar and Minor Arunagiri but gets stopped by his beloved mother. Anandan vows not to hurt anyone anymore. Kumar, however continues his grudge against Anandan and injures him surrounded by Minor Arunagiri and his goons. Duraisami and Chinnaiah Pillai rush to the scene, rescue Anandan and escort him to his house where Karpagam is not present. Duraisami gives some hefty cash to Anandan for his sister's engagement and leaves. Karpagam after returning home is angry with Anandan for accepting cash from a stranger and Anandan decides to return the cash to Duraisami.

	In the meanwhile, Duraisami orders Kumar and Mangalam to leave his house. Mangalam gets emotional and screams at her brother for being ungrateful to her for all the help she and her husband did after Duraisami had murdered his own wife. Kumar takes advantage of this secret, blackmails Duraisami and manages to create a rift between him and Anandan.		In the meanwhile, Duraisami orders Kumar and Mangalam to leave his house. Mangalam gets emotional and screams at her brother for being ungrateful to her for all the help she and her husband did after Duraisami had murdered his own wife. Kumar takes advantage of this secret, blackmails Duraisami and manages to create a rift between him and Anandan.
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	*[[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]] as Sivakami		*[[J. Jayalalithaa\|Jayalalithaa]] as Sivakami
	*[[Major Sundarrajan]] as Samidurai / Duraisami (Ananthan's father)		*[[Major Sundarrajan]] as Samidurai / Duraisami (Ananthan's father)
	*[[S. Varalakshmi]] as Karpagam (Ananthan ~~Mother~~)		*[[S. Varalakshmi]] as Karpagam (Ananthan's mother)
	*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Kumar (Mangalam's son)		*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Kumar (Mangalam's son)
	*[[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)\|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Chinnaiya Pillai (Sivakami's father)		*[[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)\|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Chinnaiya Pillai (Sivakami's father)
	*[[M. R. R. Vasu]] as Minor Arunagiri		*[[M. R. R. Vasu]] as Minor Arunagiri
	*[[Sukumari]] as Mangalam (Duraisamy ~~Sister~~)		*[[Sukumari]] as Mangalam (Duraisamy's sister)
	*[[Kumari Padmini]] as Kaveri (Ananthan ~~Sister~~)		*[[Kumari Padmini]] as Kaveri (Ananthan's sister)
	*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)\|Manorama]] as Palakadu Pappamma		*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)\|Manorama]] as Palakadu Pappamma
	*[[C. K. Saraswathi]] as Annapoorani (Sivakami mother)		*[[C. K. Saraswathi]] as Annapoorani (Sivakami mother)
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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{IMDb title\|1445758~~\|title=Thayi~~}}		* {{IMDb title\|1445758}}
	{{~~Dasari~~ Yoganand}}		{{D. Yoganand}}

	[[Category:1974 films]]		[[Category:1974 films]]

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{{Infobox film
| name = Thaai
| image = Thaai poster.jpg
| border = no
| caption = Poster
| director = [[D. Yoganand]]
| producer = S. S. Prakash<br />S. Rajan
| writer = M. S. Solaimalai
| screenplay =
| story = M. S. Solaimalai
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]]
| music = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| cinematography = G. Vittal Rao
| editing = R. Vittal
| studio = Babu Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1974|03|07|df=y}}
| country = [[India]]
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Thaai''''' ({{trans|Mother}}) is a [[Tamil films of 1974|1974]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[D. Yoganand]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]], [[Kumari Padmini]] and [[S. Varalakshmi]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/thai/|title=Thai|accessdate=2014-09-11|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/thai-movie/9957|title=Thai|accessdate=2014-09-11|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp17.htm|title=Thaai|accessdate=2014-09-11|publisher=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Samidurai, a habitual gambler had fled the country to Singapore with a wrong impression that he had accidentally murdered his pregnant wife Karpagam. With the help of his sister Mangalam and her husband, he changes his name to Duraisami and gets an employment. Soon his fortune changes as Duraisami gets lucky to inherit the wealth of his boss.

But, Karpagam had survived and is living in Vadipatti with Anandan, her son and Kaveri, a girl who is believed to be Anandan's sister. Anandan grows up into an unruly youngster, gambling with Minor Arunagiri, picking up quarrels with people and walking out of every job he gets due to one reason or the other. But he remains respectful to his mother and showers affection to his sister Kaveri. He is also in love with Sivakami, daughter of Chinnaiah Pillai, a good Samaritan who keeps helping Karpagam and her children.

Karpagam, with her hard earned savings purchases a piece of land for her son Anandan as he couldn't stick to any job. But, he continues his acquaintance with Minor Arunagiri until the latter in a drunken state attempts to outrage the modesty of Kaveri letting Anandan watch helplessly. In a fit of rage, Anandan breaks Minor Arunagiri's left hand after rescuing his sister from his devilish friend. Anandan repents for his mistakes and promises his mother to behave properly in the future.

In the meanwhile, Duraisami acquires huge plots of land in the village and Anandan is among the ten lessees, thanks to Chinnaiah Pillai. Anandan and Chinnaiah Pillai travel to Chennai to meet Duraisami and the estranged father and son meet for the first time without realizing their actual relationship. Duraisami still lives with his sister Mangalam and her son Kumar. Kumar, being a money-minded person attempts to tarnish the image of Anandan during his stay in Chennai only to get disappointed as Duraisami develops impeccable faith and affection for Anandan.

As harvest season approaches, Duraisami sends Karpagam and Kumar to Vadipatti, assuring to reach the village after a few days. Kumar, after reaching the village joins hands with Minor Arunagiri and begin plotting against Anandan. Kumar conspires to marry Sivakami and convinces Minor Arunagiri to forego his fascination for the girl to which the greedy Minor Arunagiri agrees.

Eventually, Duraisami visits the village and evinces keen interest in the plot of land that Karpagam had bought for Anandan. Anandan politely refuses to sell the land citing sentimental reasons which Duraisami accepts and gives up the idea. However, Karpagam who hadn't seen Duraisami yet, develops a negative impression about Duraisami and vehemently refuses to accept Anandan's explanations.

Anandan comes to know about Kaveri's love affair with Shanmugam and with the help of Chinnaiah Pillai, arranges for their engagement. Kumar disrupts the groom family's procession and also steals the paddy cultivated from Anandan's land. A ferocious Anandan wishes to hack both Kumar and Minor Arunagiri but gets stopped by his beloved mother. Anandan vows not to hurt anyone anymore. Kumar, however continues his grudge against Anandan and injures him surrounded by Minor Arunagiri and his goons. Duraisami and Chinnaiah Pillai rush to the scene, rescue Anandan and escort him to his house where Karpagam is not present. Duraisami gives some hefty cash to Anandan for his sister's engagement and leaves. Karpagam after returning home is angry with Anandan for accepting cash from a stranger and Anandan decides to return the cash to Duraisami.

In the meanwhile, Duraisami orders Kumar and Mangalam to leave his house. Mangalam gets emotional and screams at her brother for being ungrateful to her for all the help she and her husband did after Duraisami had murdered his own wife. Kumar takes advantage of this secret, blackmails Duraisami and manages to create a rift between him and Anandan.

With Minor Arunagiri's help, Kumar visits Chinnaiah Pillai's house and proposes to marry Sivakami. Anandan disagrees with Sivakami's plan to elope and get married somewhere outside the village. Karpagam assures Sivakami that she would talk to Annapurani and convince her to allow Sivakami to marry Anandan. But, Annapurani stops Karpagam in the entrance as already Duraisamy and Mangalam are seated inside to finalise Kumar-Sivakami marriage. Mangalam watches Karpagam pleading with Annapurani and realizes that Duraisami's wife is still alive. Sivakami argues with Duraisami and explains to him her unwillingness to marry Kumar which the latter appreciates.

Duraisami decides not to succumb to Kumar's pressure anymore. Even though Mangalam explains to Kumar that Duraisami hasn't killed his wife as he believes, Kumar hatches a plan to kill his uncle with the help of Minor Arunagiri.

Anandan suspects that Duraisami is under siege decides to go to his house and seek clarifications. Duraisami shows Anandan a picture of Karpagam whom he still considers to be dead. Anandan explains that Karpagam is alive and she is his mother. Duraisami, briefly glad to know about Karpagam's well-being, raises doubts about Kaveri, because at the time of fleeing, Karpagam had conceived her first child, Anandan. An emotional Anandan reaches home, informs about Duraisami and asks her about Kaveri. With Duraisami overhearing from outside, Karpagam reveals that Kaveri is the daughter of her erstwhile neighbor friend who died in a road accident. Once doubts are clarified, Duraisami enters the house and the family reunites.

Minor Arunagiri kidnaps Sivakami and keeps her in captivity for Kumar. Anandan reaches the spot, rescues her after a fight. Duraisami resumes living with his wife, son and daughter.

== Cast ==
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Ananthan
*[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] as Sivakami
*[[Major Sundarrajan]] as Samidurai / Duraisami (Ananthan's father)
*[[S. Varalakshmi]] as Karpagam (Ananthan Mother)
*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Kumar (Mangalam's son)
*[[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Chinnaiya Pillai (Sivakami's father)
*[[M. R. R. Vasu]] as Minor Arunagiri
*[[Sukumari]] as Mangalam (Duraisamy Sister)
*[[Kumari Padmini]] as Kaveri (Ananthan Sister)
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Palakadu Pappamma
*[[C. K. Saraswathi]] as Annapoorani (Sivakami mother)
*[[Senthamarai (actor)|Senthamarai]] as Mahalingam (Pannaiyar)
*[[A. Sakunthala|C. I. D Sakunthala]] as Gulopjon (Dancer)

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/en-magan-t0001576|title=En Magan Songs|accessdate=2014-08-21|publisher=raaga.com}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Enga Mamanukkum Mamikkum" || [[P. Susheela]] || rowspan=5| [[Kannadasan]] || 03:41
|-
| 2 || "Mangalam Kaappaal" || [[S. Varalakshmi]] || 04:32
|-
| 3 || "Chinna Kutti Azhaga"||[[L. R. Eswari]]||
|-
| 4 || "Naan Pathalum Pathean"||[[T. M. Soundararajan]]||5:06
|-
| 5 || "Nadala Vantharau"||T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela||4:26
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|1445758|title=Thayi}}
{{Dasari Yoganand}}

[[Category:1974 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1970s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan]]
[[Category:1974 drama films]]