Thangai (transl. Younger Sister) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, Kanchana with K. Balaji, Nagesh in supporting roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] It was released on 19 May 1967.[3]
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Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Written by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
Produced by | Balaji |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya |
Cinematography | T. Muthusamy |
Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sujatha Cine Arts |
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Running time | 159 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Thangai was Sivaji Ganesan's first film under A. C. Tirulokchandar's direction.[4] He was initially reluctant to accept the film due it being in the action genre and he was then known mainly for his dramatic films, but after producer Balaji assured him it would reinvent his image, he relented.[5] The dialogues were written by Aaroor Dass.[6]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[7]
All lyrics are written by Kannadasan.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kettavarellaam Paadalaam" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
2. | "Sugam Sugam Adhu" | P. Susheela | |
3. | "Thannirile Thamaraippoo" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
4. | "Thannirile Thamaraippoo (pathos)" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
5. | "Iniyadhu Iniyadhu Ulagam" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
6. | "Thathi Thathi" | L. R. Eswari | |
7. | "Ninaithen Ennai" | L. R. Eswari | 03:30 |
Kalki appreciated the film for showcasing Ganesan in a new kind of role.[8]
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