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{{Infobox film
| name = Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
| image         = Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu.jpg
| image =Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu.jpg
| caption       = Theatrical release poster
| image_size =
| director       = [[Balachandra Menon]]
| caption =
| writer         = [[Vijay Krishnaraj]] (dialogues)
| director = [[Balachandra Menon]]
| story         = [[Balachandra Menon]]
| producer = [[K. R. Gangadharan]]
| producer      = [[K. R. Gangadharan]]
| writer = [[Vijay Krishnaraj]] (dialogues)
| starring       = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]<br />[[Visu]]<br />[[Pandiarajan]]<br />[[Rajyalakshmi]]<br />[[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]]
| story = [[Balachandra Menon]]
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br>[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]<br>[[Visu]]<br>[[Pandiarajan]]<br>[[Rajyalakshmi]]<br>[[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = K. P. Puthran
| editing       = K. P. Puthran
| studio = KRG Film Circuit
| music          = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| distributor = [[K. R. Gangadharan|KRG Film Circuit]]
| studio         = KRG Film Circuit
| released = {{Film date|1986|07|16|df=y}}
| distributor   = [[K. R. Gangadharan|KRG Film Circuit]]
| country = [[India]]
| released       = {{Film date|1986|07|16|df=y}}
| language = Tamil
| country       = India
| language       = Tamil
}}
}}


'''''Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu''''' ({{translation|Lullaby to the mother}}) is a 1986 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[Balachandra Menon]] and produced by [[K. R. Gangadharan]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], [[Visu]] and [[Pandiarajan]]. The film had musical score by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/movies/thaaiku-oru-thaalaattu.html|title=Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu|accessdate=2014-08-14|publisher=entertainment.oneindia.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/thaiku-oru-thalatu-movie/11024|title=Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu|accessdate=2014-08-14|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/Sivajimainc.htm|title=Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu|accessdate=2014-08-14|publisher=nadigarthilagam.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004052058/http://nadigarthilagam.com/Sivajimainc.htm|archivedate=4 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was a remake of the director's own Malayalam film ''[[Oru Painkilikatha]]''.
'''''Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu''''' ({{translation|Lullaby to the mother}}) is a 1986 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], directed by [[Balachandra Menon]] in his Tamil debut and produced by [[K. R. Gangadharan]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=27 July 1986 |title=தாய்க்கு ஒரு தாலாட்டு |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1986/jul/27-07-1986/p40.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220729123619/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1986/jul/27-07-1986/p40.jpg |archive-date=29 July 2022 |access-date=30 May 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=40 |language=ta}}</ref> The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], [[Visu]] and [[Pandiarajan]]. It was released on 16 July 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |title=261-270 |url=https://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp27.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223452/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp27.htm |archive-date=3 March 2016 |access-date=30 May 2022 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> The film was a remake of the director's own Malayalam film ''[[Oru Painkilikatha]]''.{{Cn|date=April 2024}}


==Plot==
== Plot ==
Rich industrialist Rajasekar ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a loving husband to Dhanam ([[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]) and father to three children. Their oldest son, [[Nizhalgal Ravi|Ravi]], is a Collector and married to, [[Rajyalakshmi]], a successful managing director of a company. Their youngest, Manju ([[Ilavarasi]]), is a brilliant college student aiming to become a doctor. Their middle child is the unambitious Kannan ([[Pandiarajan]]) who couldn't succeed academically and is now working as a laborer in his father's factory. Rajasekar, though he loves his son, is also bitterly disappointed in Kannan and keeps him at an emotional distance. He hopes by withholding affection, he can spur Kannan into becoming more ambitious and successful in life. Dhanam, on the other hand, appreciates that Kannan is kind, funny and considerate of others. She showers him with affection and tries to bridge the divide between father and son. Kannan learns that Manju is in love with fellow college student Ramesh ([[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]]) and is supportive. When Rajasekar arranges Manju's marriage to Kumar ([[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]]), Kannan objects. However, Manju is too intimidated to go against her strict father and sacrifices her love to marry Kumar. Kannan's own love affair with the maid, Chellakili ([[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]]) comes to light when she becomes pregnant. Unlike Manju, Kannan chooses love despite his father's displeasure at his actions. He and Chellakili marry and move out with the help of family friend, Ponnambalam ([[Visu]]).
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Rich industrialist Rajasekar is a loving husband to Dhanam and father to three children. Their oldest son is a Collector and married to a successful managing director of a company. Their youngest, Manju, is a brilliant college student aiming to become a doctor. Their middle child is the unambitious Kannan who couldn't succeed academically and is now working as a labourer in his father's factory. Rajasekar, though he loves his son, is also bitterly disappointed in Kannan and keeps him at an emotional distance. He hopes by withholding affection, he can spur Kannan into becoming more ambitious and successful in life. Dhanam, on the other hand, appreciates that Kannan is kind, funny and considerate of others. She showers him with affection and tries to bridge the divide between father and son. Kannan learns that Manju is in love with fellow college student Ramesh and is supportive. When Rajasekar arranges Manju's marriage to Kumar, Kannan objects. However, Manju is too intimidated to go against her strict father and sacrifices her love to marry Kumar. Kannan's own love affair with the maid, Chellakili comes to light when she becomes pregnant. Unlike Manju, Kannan chooses love despite his father's displeasure at his actions. He and Chellakili marry and move out with the help of family friend, Ponnambalam.


Although he left the family home, Kannan is still desperate for his father's love and approval. Pakkiri ([[Vijay Krishnaraj (alias) R Krishnan]]), a fellow worker at the factory who's looking to stir up trouble, senses Kannan's desperation and convinces him to join the union. Father and son clash when the workers agitate for better conditions. Padmavathi ([[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]]), a labour relations officer, is called in to mediate. Rajasekar is perturbed as he once knew Padmavathi before his marriage. Padmavathi grows closer to Kannan and Chellakili as Rajasekar continues to take a strict stand with his son. A family tragedy brings matters to a head, forcing Rajasekar to reevaluate his priorities.
Although he left the family home, Kannan is still desperate for his father's love and approval. Pakkiri, a fellow worker at the factory who's looking to stir up trouble, senses Kannan's desperation and convinces him to join the union. Father and son clash when the workers agitate for better conditions. Padmavathi, a labour relations officer, is called in to mediate. Rajasekar is perturbed as he once knew Padmavathi before his marriage. Padmavathi grows closer to Kannan and Chellakili as Rajasekar continues to take a strict stand with his son. A family tragedy brings matters to a head, forcing Rajasekar to re-evaluate his priorities.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Rajasekar
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Rajasekar
*[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Dhanam
*[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Dhanam
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*[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Kumar
*[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Kumar
*[[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]] as Ramesh
*[[Pandiyan (actor)|Pandiyan]] as Ramesh
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]]
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Shankar
*[[Rajyalakshmi]]
*[[Rajyalakshmi]] as Geetha
==Production==
The film marked the directorial debut of Balachandra Menon in Tamil cinema. The film saw [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] pairing after a long time after ''[[Iru Dhuruvam]]'' (1970).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-23-10-99|date=3 February 1985|page=4|work=Anna|language=ta|access-date=7 July 2025|title=மீண்டும் சிவாஜி-பத்மினி ஜோடி  |via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], with lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thaaikku Oru Thaalattu (1986) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=t0002948 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814145444/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0002948 |archive-date=14 August 2014 |access-date=14 August 2014 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Thaaikku Oru Thaalaattu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/thaaikku-oru-thaalaattu-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530054443/https://mossymart.com/product/thaaikku-oru-thaalaattu-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ |archive-date=30 May 2022 |access-date=30 May 2022 |website=Mossymart}}</ref><!-- https://tamil.indianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema-classic-history-in-tamil-tms-and-ilayaraja-song-7365145 -->
{| class="wikitable"
! Song !! Singers !! Length
|-
| "Aalaiyilla Piranthaval" || [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], [[P. Susheela]] || 06:08
|-
| "Aarariroo" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || 04:25
|-
| "Ilamai Kaalam" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]], P. Susheela || 04:35
|-
| "Kadhala Kadhala" || Ilaiyaraaja, [[K. S. Chithra]] || 04:41
|-
| "Thanni Thavikuthu" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], S. Janaki || 04:23
|}


==Soundtrack==
== Critical reception ==
The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=t0002948|title=Thaaikku Oru Thaalattu Songs|accessdate=2014-08-14|publisher=raaga.com}}</ref>
[[Subha (writers)|Jayamanmadhan]] of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' felt the film starts without a goal and continues without a goal, adding that the climax also ends tamely.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஜெயமன்மதன் |author-link=Subha (writers) |date=3 August 1986 |title=தாய்க்கு ஒரு தாலாட்டு |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1986-08-03/page/62/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230622131948/https://archive.org/details/kalki1986-08-03/page/62/mode/2up |archive-date=22 June 2023 |access-date=16 February 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=63 |language=Ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" Ilayaraja used the tune "Unnai Ondru Ketpen" from the movie [[puthiya paravai]] for the song "Ilamai Kaalam".  
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-  
| 1 || "Aalaiyilla Piranthaval" || [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], [[P. Susheela]] || rowspan=5|[[Vairamuthu]] || 06:08  
|-  
| 2 || "Aarariroo" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || 04:25
|-  
| 3 || "Ilamai Kaalam" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]], P. Susheela || 04:35
|-
| 4 || "Kadhala Kadhala" || Ilaiyaraaja, [[K. S. Chithra]] || 04:41
|-
| 5 || "Thanni Thavikuthu" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], S. Janaki || 04:23
|}


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0240973}}
* {{IMDb title}}
 
{{Balachandra Menon}}
{{Balachandra Menon}}


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Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBalachandra Menon
Produced byK. R. Gangadharan
Written byVijay Krishnaraj (dialogues)
Story byBalachandra Menon
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Padmini
Visu
Pandiarajan
Rajyalakshmi
Rohini
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyJayanan Vincent
Edited byK. P. Puthran
Production
company
KRG Film Circuit
Distributed byKRG Film Circuit
Release date
  • 16 July 1986 (1986-07-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (transl. Lullaby to the mother) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Balachandra Menon in his Tamil debut and produced by K. R. Gangadharan.[1] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Visu and Pandiarajan. It was released on 16 July 1986.[2] The film was a remake of the director's own Malayalam film Oru Painkilikatha.[citation needed]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Rich industrialist Rajasekar is a loving husband to Dhanam and father to three children. Their oldest son is a Collector and married to a successful managing director of a company. Their youngest, Manju, is a brilliant college student aiming to become a doctor. Their middle child is the unambitious Kannan who couldn't succeed academically and is now working as a labourer in his father's factory. Rajasekar, though he loves his son, is also bitterly disappointed in Kannan and keeps him at an emotional distance. He hopes by withholding affection, he can spur Kannan into becoming more ambitious and successful in life. Dhanam, on the other hand, appreciates that Kannan is kind, funny and considerate of others. She showers him with affection and tries to bridge the divide between father and son. Kannan learns that Manju is in love with fellow college student Ramesh and is supportive. When Rajasekar arranges Manju's marriage to Kumar, Kannan objects. However, Manju is too intimidated to go against her strict father and sacrifices her love to marry Kumar. Kannan's own love affair with the maid, Chellakili comes to light when she becomes pregnant. Unlike Manju, Kannan chooses love despite his father's displeasure at his actions. He and Chellakili marry and move out with the help of family friend, Ponnambalam.

Although he left the family home, Kannan is still desperate for his father's love and approval. Pakkiri, a fellow worker at the factory who's looking to stir up trouble, senses Kannan's desperation and convinces him to join the union. Father and son clash when the workers agitate for better conditions. Padmavathi, a labour relations officer, is called in to mediate. Rajasekar is perturbed as he once knew Padmavathi before his marriage. Padmavathi grows closer to Kannan and Chellakili as Rajasekar continues to take a strict stand with his son. A family tragedy brings matters to a head, forcing Rajasekar to re-evaluate his priorities.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film marked the directorial debut of Balachandra Menon in Tamil cinema. The film saw Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini pairing after a long time after Iru Dhuruvam (1970).[3]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[4][5]

Song Singers Length
"Aalaiyilla Piranthaval" Ilaiyaraaja, Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela 06:08
"Aarariroo" K. J. Yesudas 04:25
"Ilamai Kaalam" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 04:35
"Kadhala Kadhala" Ilaiyaraaja, K. S. Chithra 04:41
"Thanni Thavikuthu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 04:23

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Jayamanmadhan of Kalki felt the film starts without a goal and continues without a goal, adding that the climax also ends tamely.[6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "தாய்க்கு ஒரு தாலாட்டு". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 27 July 1986. p. 40. Retrieved 30 May 2022.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "261-270". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "மீண்டும் சிவாஜி-பத்மினி ஜோடி". Anna (in தமிழ்). 3 February 1985. p. 4. Retrieved 7 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  4. ↑ "Thaaikku Oru Thaalattu (1986)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Thaaikku Oru Thaalaattu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  6. ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (3 August 1986). "தாய்க்கு ஒரு தாலாட்டு". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 63. Retrieved 16 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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