Thayai Katha Thanayan
| Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Written by | Aarur Dass |
| Story by | Aarur Dass |
| Starring |
M. G. Ramachandran M. R. Radha B. Saroja Devi S. A. Ashokan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | C. V. Murthy |
| Edited by |
M. A. Thirumugam M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariappan |
Production company |
Devar Films |
| Distributed by | Devar Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹ 10 Lakhs |
| Box office | ₹ 50 Lakhs |
Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan (English: Son who protected his mother) is a Tamil language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam.[2] The film features M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The film, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 13 April 1962.[3] The film was 3rd successful productions for MGR and Devar Films. The way MGR drives the jeep in dense forest, his silambam fight and fight with tiger are worth mentioning. When MGR tries to hide inside rock boulders from the tiger attack, the camera work was awesome. The film was the highest grosser of 1962 with 32 centres crossing 50 days and 7 centres over 100 days.[4] The film had lifetime grosser of ₹ 50 Lakhs and ran for 140 days.[5]
Plot
Shekar (M.G. Ramachandran) is from an affluent family and Maragadham (B. Saroja Devi) from a poor family. Maragadham's brother Kandan (M.R. Radha) is a tea-stall owner who hates rich people because of some unpleasant incident from his past. A local goon Muthaiah (S.A. Asokan) loves Maragadham and wants to marry her. Neither Maragadham nor Kandan like Muthaiah. Shekar once saves Maragadham from Muthaiah, after which Maragadham gets a chance to save Shekar's life when during one of his hunting adventures, a tiger attacks him. Both develop a liking towards each other. However, Kandan's hatred towards the rich comes in the way of their love. Will the two lovers be able to unite or will Kandan's hatred and Muthaiah's evil intentions win?
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran
- M. R. Radha
- B. Saroja Devi
- P. Kannamba
- S. A. Ashokan
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- G. Sakunthala
- M. R. R. Vasu
- Chandrika
Crew
- Producer: Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- Production Company: Devar Films
- Director: M. A. Thirumugam
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Lyrics: Kannadasan
- Story: Aarur Dass
- Dialogues: Aarur Dass
- Art Direction: C. Raghavan
- Editing: M. A. Thirumugam, M. G. Balu Rao & M. A. Mariappan
- Choreography: S. M. Rajkumar
- Cinematography: C. V. Murthy
- Stunt: Shyam Sundar
- Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
- Dance: None
Soundtrack
The music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[6]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaattu Rani Kottaiyile | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:06 |
| 2 | Kaveri Karairukku | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:23 | |
| 3 | Katti Thangam Vetti | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:43 | |
| 4 | Moodi Thirantha Imaigal | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 02:46 | |
| 5 | Nadakkum Enbar | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:10 | |
| 6 | Perai Sollalama | P. Susheela | 02:52 | |
| 7 | Sandi Kuthirai Nondi Kuthirai | P. Susheela | 02:51 | |
References
- ↑ "Thayai Katha Thanayan Release". mgrroop. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Thayai Katha Thanayan". gomolo. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Thayai Katha Thanayan". spicyonion. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Thayai Katha Thanayan Golden Jubilee". mgrroop. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Thayai Katha Thanayan Records". srimgr. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Thayai Katha Thanayan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2014-12-05.