Kurathi Magan is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[1] The film features Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and Jayachitra introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and Kamal Haasan in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo. The film was released on 29 April 1972.[2]
| Kurathi Magan | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Story by | Kalaignanam |
| Produced by | Balu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 172 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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The plot is about how a mother from the Kuravar community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future.
Cast
edit- Gemini Ganesan[3]
- K. R. Vijaya[3][4]
- M. N. Nambiar
- Master Sridhar[3]
- Jayachitra[5]
- Kamal Haasan[6]
- Shylashri
- V. K. Ramasamy
- V. S. Raghavan
- O. A. K. Thevar
- Karikol Raju
- Suruli Rajan
- V. Gopalakrishnan
- Shanmugasundaram
- Shanmugasundari
- G. Sakunthala[7]
- S. R. Janaki
- "Baby" Kumutha
- "Baby" Thamizh Selvi
- "Master" Rajkumar
- "Master" Bablu
- R. Muthuraman (Guest Appearance)
- Sivakumar (Guest Appearance)
Production
editKurathi Magan was the debut film of actress Jayachitra.[8] Padmini and Sivakumar was considered for the Kurathi and Kurathi son role, before K. R. Vijaya and Master Sridhar was finalised. Padmini withdrew from the film 2 days after production began as a result of her marriage.[9]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.[10]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Anjathe Nee" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 06:15 |
| "Geena Geguna" | S. C. Krishnan, Krishnamoorthy, 'Tiruchy' Loganathan, Thangappan, M. R. Vijaya | 03:19 |
| "Jaathigal Illaiyadi" | M. R. Vijaya | 05:46 |
| "Kurathi Vadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:15 |
| "Nattukkulle" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari | 03:13 |
Reception
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References
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- ^ "Kurathi Magan (1972)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Versatile talent". The Hindu. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "நான் பெரிய நடிகையா வருவேன்னு ஜெமினி சார் சொன்னபடியே நடந்துச்சு! - ஜெமினி கணேசன் 100 - கே.ஆர்.விஜயா நெகிழ்ச்சி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 2 December 2020. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (15 November 2015). "Film director K.S. Gopalakrishnan dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan: Top quotes of the actor that prove why he is one of the best". Pinkvilla. 7 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "மந்திரி குமாரியின் அரச குமாரி ஜி.சகுந்தலா". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 9 September 2019. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ "As charming as ever". The Hindu. 18 December 2002. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "திரைப்படச்சோலை 8: கே.எஸ்.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 22 February 2021. Archived from the original on 30 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Kurathi Magan Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.