Thaikku Thalaimagan | |
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Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
Story by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Jayalalithaa |
Cinematography | N. S. Varma |
Edited by | M. A. Thirumugam |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Thaikku Thalaimagan (transl. The eldest son of a mother) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and S. A. Ashokan. It was released on 13 January 1967.
Plot
[edit]Within a peaceful family garage, The Marudhachalam Murthi Automobiles, a drama is slowly but surely being formed. Indeed, Somaiya, the elder son of this small company aims and aspires to unreal perspectives. Whereas Marudhu, the younger brother behaves in a reflexive way, clearly more responsible. But contrary to all expectations, their mother sides with her first-born, blinded by her love, she supports him in everything, while making her youngest son feel guilty, ceaselessly. As if it was not enough, Somaiya became infatuated with a beautiful bitchy girl, Nalini who sees more in his money than in the beautiful eyes.
Cast
[edit]- M. G. Ramachandran as Marudhu (alias Marudhur)
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Cholaiya Pannaiyar Dharmalingham
- S. A. Ashokan as Somu (alias Somaiya)
- Nagesh as Kuppu
- R. S. Manohar as Ranga)
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar as a close friend of Meenakshi's family
- Jayalalithaa as Malathi
- Sowcar Janaki as Gauri
- Manorama as Munimma
- S. N. Lakshmi as Meenakshi
- Baby R. Geetha as Mani
- Rajasree (Guest-star) as Nalini
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics written by Kannadasan.[1]
Song | Singers | Length |
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"Ainthikku Mele" | L. R. Eswari | 03:07 |
"Parthu Kondathu Kannukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:55 |
"Vazha Vendum Manam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:44 |
Release and reception
[edit]On 12 January 1967, the day before the release of this film, M. G. Ramachandran was shot in the throat by M. R. Radha.[2][3] Kalki wrote [clarification needed].[4]
References
[edit]- ^ தாய்க்குத் தலைமகன் (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Thevar Films. 1967. Retrieved 22 June 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (19 December 2017). "MGR Remembered – Part 41 | Near Death Experience and its Aftermath". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ Srivathsan, A. (23 December 2012). "The day M.R. Radha shot MGR". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 August 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "தாய்க்குத் தலைமகன்". Kalki (in Tamil). 5 February 1967. p. 16. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.