| Kurathi Magan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | Balu |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Story by | Kalaignanam |
| Starring | |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
| Distributed by | Ravi Productions |
Release date | 29 April 1972 |
Running time | 172 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kurathi Magan is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[1] The film features Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and Jayachitra introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and Kamal Haasan in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo.
Plot
The plot is about how a mother from the Kuravar community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan[2]
- K. R. Vijaya[2][3]
- M. N. Nambiar
- Master Sridhar[2]
- Jayachitra[4]
- Kamal Haasan[5]
- R. Muthuraman (Cameo Appearance)
- Shylashri
- V. K. Ramasamy
- V. S. Raghavan
- O. A. K. Thevar
- Karikol Raju
- Suruli Rajan
- V. Gopalakrishnan
- Shanmugasundaram
- Shanmugasundari
- G. Sakunthala[6]
- S. R. Janaki
- "Baby" Kumutha
- "Baby" Thamizh Selvi
- "Master" Rajkumar
- "Master" Bablu
Production
Padmini and Sivakumar was considered for the Kurathi and Kurathi son role, before K. R. Vijaya and Master Sridhar was finalised. Padmini withdrew from the film 2 days after production began as a result of her marriage.[7]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.[8]
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Anjathe Nee" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 06:15 |
| 2 | "Geena Geguna" | S. C. Krishnan, Krishnamoorthy, 'Tiruchy' Loganathan, Thangappan, M. R. Vijaya | 03:19 |
| 3 | "Jaathigal Illaiyadi" | P. Susheela | 05:46 |
| 4 | "Kurathi Vadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:15 |
| 5 | "Nattukkulle" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari | 03:13 |
References
- ↑ "Tamil writer-director-producer KS Gopalakrishnan dies". Hindustan Times. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Versatile talent". The Hindu. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ "நான் பெரிய நடிகையா வருவேன்னு ஜெமினி சார் சொன்னபடியே நடந்துச்சு! - ஜெமினி கணேசன் 100 - கே.ஆர்.விஜயா நெகிழ்ச்சி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 2 December 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ↑ Kolappan, B. (15 November 2015). "Film director K.S. Gopalakrishnan dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan: Top quotes of the actor that prove why he is one of the best". Pinkvilla. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ "மந்திரி குமாரியின் அரச குமாரி ஜி.சகுந்தலா". Dinakaran (in தமிழ்). 9 September 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ "திரைப்படச்சோலை 8: கே.எஸ்.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 22 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ↑ "Kurathi Magan Songs". Retrieved 25 June 2014.
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