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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Thangai
| name          = Thangai
| image          = Thangai 1967.jpg
| image          = Thangai poster.jpg
| image_size    =  
| border        = no
| caption        =  
| caption        = Poster
| director      = [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]]
| director      = [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]]
| producer      = [[K. Balaji]]
| producer      = [[K. Balaji|Balaji]]
| writer        = Aroordhas (dialogues)
| writer        = [[Aaroor Dass]] (dialogues)
| screenplay    = [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]]
| screenplay    = A. C. Tirulokchandar
| starring      = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br/>[[K. R. Vijaya]]<br/>[[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]]<br/>[[K. Balaji]]<br/>[[Major Sundarrajan]]<br/>[[S. V. Ramadas]]<br/>[[Nagesh]]
| starring      = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[K. R. Vijaya]]
| music          = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| music          = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| cinematography = T. Muthusamy
| cinematography = T. Muthusamy
| editing        = B. Kanthasamy  
| editing        = B. Kanthasamy
| studio        = Sujatha Cine Arts
| studio        = Sujatha Cine Arts
| distributor    = Sujatha Cine Arts
| released      = {{Film date|1967|05|19|df=y}}
| released      = {{Film date|1967|05|19|df=y}}
| country        = [[India]]
| country        = India
| language      = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| language      = Tamil
}}
}}


'''''Thangai''''' (English: ''Younger Sister'') is a [[Tamil films of 1967|1967]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film, directed by [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]] and produced by [[K. Balaji]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[K. R. Vijaya]], [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] and [[Nagesh]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].This movie ran over 100 days all over Tamilnadu and a very big box office hit of that year.
'''''Thangai''''' ({{Translation|Younger Sister}}) is a 1967 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film]], directed by [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]] and produced by [[K. Balaji|Balaji]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[K. R. Vijaya]], with Balaji, [[Nagesh]], [[Major Sundarrajan|Sundarrajan]], [[S. V. Ramadas|Ramadas]], Harikrishnan, [[Master Sridhar]], [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] and Baby Kousalya in supporting roles. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=111-120 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp12.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212108/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp12.htm |archive-date=3 March 2016 |access-date=2014-09-09 |website=Nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> It was released on 19 May 1967.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2020 |title=நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல் |language=ta |work=Seithi Saral |url=https://www.seithisaral.in/2020/09/30/sivaji-ganesass-moives-list-and-release-date/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529050553/https://www.seithisaral.in/2020/09/30/sivaji-ganesass-moives-list-and-release-date/ |archive-date=29 May 2021}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/thangai/|title=Thangai|accessdate=2014-09-09|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/thangai-movie/9593|title=Thangai|accessdate=2014-09-09|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp12.htm|title=Thangai|accessdate=2014-09-09|publisher=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>


==Cast==
== Plot ==
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Madhan / Madhanagopal
{{No plot|date=September 2021}}
 
== Cast ==
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Madhan/Madhanagopal
*[[K. R. Vijaya]] as Leela
*[[K. R. Vijaya]] as Leela
*[[K. Balaji|Balaji]] as Sridhar
*[[Nagesh]] as Vittal
*[[Major Sundarrajan|Sundarrajan]] as Ulaganathan
*[[S. V. Ramadas|Ramadas]] as Bhagathoor
*Harikrishnan as Harikrishnan
*[[Master Sridhar]] as young Madhan
*[[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] as Lalitha
*[[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] as Lalitha
*[[K. Balaji]] as Sridhar (Police Officer)
* Baby Kousalya as Vadivu
*[[Major Sundarrajan]] as Ulaganathan
 
*[[S. V. Ramadas]] as Bhagathoor
== Production ==
*[[Nagesh]] as Vittal
''Thangai'' was [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s first film under [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]]'s direction.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raman |first=Mohan |author-link=Mohan Raman |date=16 June 2016 |title=A.C. Thirilogachandar passes away |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/A.C.-Thirilogachandar-passes-away/article14425481.ece |url-status=live |access-date=14 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204063758/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/A.C.-Thirilogachandar-passes-away/article14425481.ece |archive-date=4 December 2021}}</ref> He was initially reluctant to accept the film due it being in the [[Action film|action genre]] and he was then known mainly for his dramatic films, but after producer [[K. Balaji|Balaji]] assured him it would reinvent his image, he relented.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Balaji |first1=S |last2=Warrier |first2=Shobha |author-link2=Shobha Warrier |date=26 July 2001 |title='I have lost my brother' |url=https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/26bala.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204063802/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/26bala.htm |archive-date=4 December 2021 |access-date=14 December 2021 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> The dialogues were written by [[Aaroor Dass]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamachari |first=Suganthy |date=23 February 2012 |title='Star' Wordsmith |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/star-wordsmith/article2923705.ece |url-status=live |access-date=14 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330065238/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/star-wordsmith/article2923705.ece |archive-date=30 March 2021}}</ref>
*[[Typist Gopu]] as Blade Periyasamy
 
*[[Master Sridhar]] as (Young Madhan)
== Soundtrack ==
* Baby Kousalya as Vadivu, Madhan's Sister
The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]], with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thangai |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thangai/-yGV9OmLZrg_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217071142/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thangai/-yGV9OmLZrg_ |archive-date=17 December 2021 |access-date=17 December 2021 |website=[[JioSaavn]]|date=31 December 1967 }}</ref>
*Harikrishnan as Harikrishnan (Madhan Club Member)
 
{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Kannadasan]]
| title1 = Kettavarellaam Paadalaam
| extra1 = [[T. M. Soundararajan]]
| length1 =
 
| title2 = Sugam Sugam Adhu
| extra2 = [[P. Susheela]]
| length2 =
 
| title3 = Thannirile Thamaraippoo
| extra3 = T. M. Soundararajan
| length3 =
 
| title4 = Thannirile Thamaraippoo (pathos)
| extra4 = T. M. Soundararajan
| length4 =
 
| title5 = Iniyadhu Iniyadhu Ulagam
| extra5 = T. M. Soundararajan
| length5 =
 
| title6 = Thathi Thathi
| extra6 = [[L. R. Eswari]]
| length6 =


==Soundtrack==
| title7 = Ninaithen Ennai
The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]], with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000740.html</ref>
| extra7 = L. R. Eswari
| length7 = 03:30
}}


{| class="wikitable tracklist" style="font-size:95%;"
== Reception ==
! No. !! Track !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Duration
''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' appreciated the film for showcasing Ganesan in a new kind of role.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=4 June 1967 |title=தங்கை |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1967/jun/04-06-1967/p29.jpg |url-status=live |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127033500/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1967/jun/04-06-1967/p29.jpg |archive-date=27 November 2021 |access-date=14 December 2021}}</ref>
|-
| 1 || "Kettavarellaam Paadalaam" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] || rowspan=7|[[Kannadasan]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Sugam Sugam Adhu"  ||  [[P. Susheela]] ||  
|-
| 3 || "Thannirile Thamaraippoo" || T. M. Soundararajan ||
|-
| 4 || "Thannirile Thamaraippoo" (pathos) || T. M. Soundararajan ||
|-
| 5 || "Iniyadhu Iniyadhu Ulagam" || T. M. Soundararajan ||
|-
| 6 || "Thathi Thathi" || [[L. R. Eswari]] ||
|-
| 7 || "Ninaithen Ennai" || L. R. Eswari || 03:30
|}


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


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|0318751}}
*{{IMDb title|0318751}}


{{A. C. Tirulokchandar}}
{{A. C. Tirulokchandar}}


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Latest revision as of 09:41, 15 June 2022

Thangai
Poster
Directed byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Produced byBalaji
Written byAaroor Dass (dialogues)
Screenplay byA. C. Tirulokchandar
StarringSivaji Ganesan
K. R. Vijaya
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
CinematographyT. Muthusamy
Edited byB. Kanthasamy
Production
company
Sujatha Cine Arts
Release date
  • 19 May 1967 (1967-05-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thangai (transl. Younger Sister) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, with Balaji, Nagesh, Sundarrajan, Ramadas, Harikrishnan, Master Sridhar, Kanchana and Baby Kousalya in supporting roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.[1] It was released on 19 May 1967.[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Thangai was Sivaji Ganesan's first film under A. C. Tirulokchandar's direction.[3] He was initially reluctant to accept the film due it being in the action genre and he was then known mainly for his dramatic films, but after producer Balaji assured him it would reinvent his image, he relented.[4] The dialogues were written by Aaroor Dass.[5]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[6]

All lyrics written by Kannadasan. 

No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Kettavarellaam Paadalaam"  T. M. Soundararajan  
2. "Sugam Sugam Adhu"  P. Susheela  
3. "Thannirile Thamaraippoo"  T. M. Soundararajan  
4. "Thannirile Thamaraippoo (pathos)"  T. M. Soundararajan  
5. "Iniyadhu Iniyadhu Ulagam"  T. M. Soundararajan  
6. "Thathi Thathi"  L. R. Eswari  
7. "Ninaithen Ennai"  L. R. Eswari 03:30

Reception[edit | edit source]

Kalki appreciated the film for showcasing Ganesan in a new kind of role.[7]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "111-120". Nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல்". Seithi Saral (in தமிழ்). 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  3. ↑ Raman, Mohan (16 June 2016). "A.C. Thirilogachandar passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  4. ↑ Balaji, S; Warrier, Shobha (26 July 2001). "'I have lost my brother'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  5. ↑ Krishnamachari, Suganthy (23 February 2012). "'Star' Wordsmith". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  6. ↑ "Thangai". JioSaavn. 31 December 1967. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  7. ↑ "தங்கை". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 4 June 1967. p. 29. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.

External links[edit | edit source]

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