Thangaikkaaga
1971 Indian film
- 6 February 1971 (1971-02-06)
Thangaikkaaga (transl. For the sister's sake) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, and Lakshmi. It was released on 6 February 1971.[1][2]
Plot
Ramu and his sister Radha lead a normal life until Ramu's boss, Moorthy, falls in love with Radha. However, in a shocking turn of events, Radha goes missing and Moorthy is murdered.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Ramu/Ravi
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Saratha
- Lakshmi as Radha/Amutha
- Muthuraman as Sekar
- M. N. Nambiar as Moorthy/Prakash
- S. V. Ramadas as Dass
- T. K. Bhagavathi as Paramasivam
- T. S. Balaiah as Jambulingam
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Arunthathi
- Nagesh as Panchatcharam/Cholapatti Chinnajameendar
- Sachu as Selvam
- V. Nagayya as Samiyar
- Gandhimathi as Akilandam
- C. R. Parthiban as Head of Police Officer
- Typist Gopu as Panchatcharam Friend
- Master Prabhakar as Young Ramu
- Baby Sumathi as Young Radha
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3][4] The song "Angamuthu" belongs to baila, a Sri Lankan music genre.[5][6]
Song | Singers | Length |
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"Angamuthu" | A. L. Raghavan | 04:26 |
"Azhage Nee Oru" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 04:09 |
"Thaayin Mugam" | P. Susheela | 03:24 |
"Unnaithedivarum" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | 04:24 |
"Vellikkizhamai" | L. R. Eswari, Saibaba | 04:26 |
"Yedhaiyum Thanguven" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:25 |
References
- ^ "141-150". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (10 February 2023). "52 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு ஹிட்டடித்த 'அங்கமுத்து தங்கமுத்து தண்ணிக்குப் போனாளாம்' பாட்டு!". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Thangaikkaga (1971)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "Savaley Samali, Thangaikkaga Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 July 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Swaminathan, Prakash (7 May 2022). "When namma Kollywood danced to baila beats". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ Vamanan (6 February 2018). "His Surangani ferried Baila tunes from Lankan shores". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
External links
- Thangaikkaaga at IMDb
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Films directed by D. Yoganand
- Marumagal / Ammalakkalu (1953)
- Thodu Dongalu (1954)
- Jayasimha (1955)
- Kaveri (1955)
- Vijaya Gauri (1955)
- Ilavelpu (1956)
- Madurai Veeran (1956)
- Sri Gauri Mahatyam (1956)
- Bhooloka Rambai (1958)
- Anbu Engey (1958)
- Pelli Sandadi (1959)
- Vachina Kodalu Nachindi (1959)
- Engal Selvi (1960)
- Parthiban Kanavu (1960)
- Rani Samyuktha (1962)
- Valar Pirai (1962)
- Parisu (1963)
- Pasamum Nesamum (1964)
- Sarasa B.A. (1965)
- Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
- Baghdad Gaja Donga (1968)
- Tikka Sankarayya (1968)
- Mooga Nomu (1969)
- Jai Jawan (1970)
- Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)
- Thangaikkaaga (1972)
- Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai (1972)
- Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham (1973)
- Vaade Veedu (1973)
- Thaai (1974)
- Vemulawada Bheemakavi (1974)
- Kathanayakuni Katha (1975)
- Gruhapravesam (1976)
- General Chakravarthi (1978)
- Justice Gopinath (1978)
- Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
- Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
- Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
- Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)
- Simham Navvindi (1983)
- Sumangali (1983)
- Sarithira Nayagan (1984)