Thangai
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]
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| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Produced by | Balaji |
| Written by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | T. Muthusamy |
| Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
Production company | Sujatha Cine Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
PlotEdit
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CastEdit
- Sivaji Ganesan as Madhan/Madhanagopal
- K. R. Vijaya as Leela
- Balaji as Sridhar
- Nagesh as Vittal
- Sundarrajan as Ulaganathan
- Ramadas as Bhagathoor
- Harikrishnan as Harikrishnan
- Master Sridhar as young Madhan
- Kanchana as Lalitha
- Baby Kousalya as Vadivu
ProductionEdit
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]
SoundtrackEdit
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[6]
All lyrics written by Kannadasan.
| No. | Title | Singer(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 |
ReceptionEdit
Kalki appreciated the film for showcasing Ganesan in a new kind of role.[7]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "111-120". Nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ↑ "நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல்". Seithi Saral (in தமிழ்). 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ↑ Raman, Mohan (16 June 2016). "A.C. Thirilogachandar passes away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Krishnamachari, Suganthy (23 February 2012). "'Star' Wordsmith". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 March 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ↑ "Thangai". JioSaavn. 31 December 1967. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ↑ "தங்கை". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 4 June 1967. p. 29. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
