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Thenmazhai
| Thenmazhai | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Produced by | V. Ramaswamy |
| Screenplay by | Cho |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan K. R. Vijaya |
| Music by | T. K. Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | M. Karnan |
| Edited by | E. Arunachalam |
Production company | Muktha Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thenmazhai (transl. Honey Rain) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by V. Ramasamy. Music was by T. K. Ramamoorthy.[2][3] Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya and Major Sundarrajan played lead with Nagesh, Cho, Sachu and Manorama played pivotal roles and provided comic relief.
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- Gemini Ganesan as Baskar
- K. R. Vijaya as Nirmala
- Major Sundarrajan as Nagalingam
- Nagesh as Venu
- Cho as Chithambaram/Vasu
- Manorama as Indra
- Sachu as Girija
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Appadurai's wife
- Venniradai Moorthy as Muthu
- S. Rama Rao as Appadurai
- Bharathi Menon
- Gandhimathi
Production[edit]
The film features animated introductory credits.[4]
Soundtrack[edit]
Music was by T. K. Ramamoorthy Lyrics by Vaali.[5][6]
| No. | Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aarambame Ippadithaan Therinchiko" | P. Susheela, Sarala | 03:24 |
| 2 | "Nenje Nee" | P. Susheela | 03:29 |
| 3 | "Kalyaana Sandhaiyile Kaadhal Vilai Poguma" | P Susheela | 03:05 |
| 4 | "Vizhiyaal Kaadhal Kadidham" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | 03:19 |
| 5 | "Ennadi Sellakanne Ennam Enge Pogudhe" | Sarala | 03:11 |
Reception[edit]
Kalki gave a mixed review, praising the performances of some of the actors, but criticising the music, and concluded that the film was overall unsatisfactory.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ "1966 – தேன்மழை – முக்தா பிலிம்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ↑ "தேன்மழை". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 2 October 1966. p. 72. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (7 March 2003). "Major Sundarrajan – Dialogue delivery set him apart". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 April 2003. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (3 December 2011). "Padma Jyoti 1937". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 May 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ↑ தேன்மழை (song book) (in தமிழ்). Muktha Films. 1966. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ↑ "Then Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. December 1966. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ↑ "தேன் மழை". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 16 October 1966. p. 30. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
External links[edit]
- Thenmazhai on IMDb