Thambi Thanga Kambi is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by K. Shankar and produced by S. Ganesh. The film stars Vijayakanth, Lakshmi, Ramya Krishnan and Rekha. The music was composed by Gangai Amaran.
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Directed by | K. Shankar |
Written by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
Produced by | S. Ganesh |
Starring | Vijayakanth Lakshmi Ramya Krishnan Rekha |
Cinematography | M. C. Sekhar |
Edited by | K. Shankar, V. Devan |
Music by | Gangai Amaran |
Production company | Sankaralaya Pictures |
Release date | 15 July 1988 |
Running time | 135 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Shankar lives with his mother and sister and comes from a poor family. As his ailing mother's situation becomes critical, Shankar accepts a job as auto-driver for a while. Meanwhile, a mysterious rich woman Ganga employs Shankar for a cause, knowing his struggling family in order to earn much more money. He accepts his decision. She sends in the vicinity of Periya Durai and Jambulingam. Chithra and Uma also visited their family. The rest and how Shankar helps Ganga to find the solutions to her family problems.
Thambi Thanga Kambi, an action film, was a departure from the Hindu mythological films director K. Shankar was generally known for.[1] It was produced by S. Ganesh under Sankaralaya Pictures.[2]
All music is composed by Gangai Amaran.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sri Ranjani Yen Sivaranjani" | Vaali | K. J. Yesudas | 4:45 |
2. | "Naan Paadinal Thirakkum" | Vaali | S. P. Sailaja | 4:30 |
3. | "Thai Kulatha Parada" | Muthulingam | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:56 |
4. | "Naan Endrum" | Vaali | S.P.B | 3:53 |
5. | "Athiri Bacha" | Vaali | S. P. B | 4:00 |
6. | "Naan Manamagale" | Vaali | Jayachandran Vani Jayaram | 3:09 |
7. | "Kaadhal Polladhu" | Vaali | P.Susheela S.P.B Chitra | 4:45 |
Thambi Thanga Kambi was released on 15 July 1988.[2] A week later, The Indian Express derisively called it a "garish commercial film", but said the climax sequence was "ambitiously shot".[1]