Thayilla Kuzhandhai (transl. Motherless child) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Vijayakumar and Jayachitra. It was released on 22 October 1976.
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| Directed by | R. Thyagarajan |
| Story by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Starring | Vijayakumar Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | M. G. Balu Rao |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2023) |
Cast
edit- Male cast
- Vijayakumar
- A. V. M. Rajan
- Jai Ganesh
- Thengai Srinivasan
- S. A. Ashokan
- Nagesh
- Sundarrajan
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- Female cast
- Jayachitra
- Sukumari
- A. Sakunthala
- Jayapriya
- Baby Bhabita
Production
editThayilla Kuzhandhai was shot mostly in Pollachi. A jallikattu scene pictured on Vijayakumar was shot with more than 20,000 people as extras watching. Due to his experience in the sport, Vijayakumar was able to perform his own stunts.[1] The film also featured a rekla race scene.[2]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ithu Oru Thiruppam" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Vellikkizhamai" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 3. | "Nee Oru" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 4. | "Dance Music" (instrumental) | – |
Release and reception
editThayilla Kuzhandhai was released on 22 October 1976, during Diwali.[4] Kanthan of Kalki lauded the performances of Jayachitra, Rajan and Bhabita, Ramamoorthy's cinematography and the rekla race scene.[5]
References
edit- ^ "தேவர் படத்தில் காளைகளுடன் மோதிய விஜயகுமார்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 13 February 2017. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ Shanmugavadivu, T (1 October 2018). "R Thyagarajan: A perfectionist behind the camera". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Thaayillathakuzhnthai Tamil Film Ep Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "தீபாவளிக்கு வெளியான தமிழ் படங்கள் – 3". Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). 2 August 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ காந்தன் (31 October 1976). "தாயில்லாக் குழந்தை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 31. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023 – via Internet Archive.
