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Thulasi Maadam (transl. Basil plant) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. B. Srinivasan and written by Thamizhmaaran. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Gemini Chandraknatha (in dual roles), V. Gopalakrishnan and Sharadha.[1]

Thulasi Maadam
Poster
Directed by	K. B. Srinivasan
Written by	Thamizhmaaran
Starring	A. V. M. Rajan Gemini Chandrakantha V. Gopalakrishnan Sharadha
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	M. A. V. Pictures
Release date	1963
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Mary and Janaki are two look-alike women but they are not related to each other. Mary is the daughter of a retired collector and Janaki is from a middle class family. Mary is affianced to Thomas, an army officer while Janaki is married to a company executive. Janaki gives birth to a child. Janaki is found to have tuberculosis. So, her mother-in-law separates her from the child. In the meantime, Janaki's mother dies. The mother-in-law's adopted son Peter takes pity of the separated Janaki and her child. Accidentally he meets Mary, the look-alike of Janaki. Peter comes out with a clever plan and swaps Mary in place of Janaki. Several complications arise and finally the families are united.

Cast

The list is adapted from The Hindu article.[1]

Production

The film was produced by M. A. Venu who earlier produced award winning films like Sampoorna Ramayanam and Mudhalali. Screenplay and dialogues were written by Thamizhmaran.[1]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan while the lyrics were penned by Ka. Mu. Sheriff and Thiruchi Thiyagarajan.[2] The song "Aadum Mayile Aattam Engey", sung by T. M. Soundararajan became a super hit.[1]

No	Song	Singer	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	"Aadum MAyile Aattam Enge"	T. M. Soundararajan	Ka. Mu. Sheriff	03:52
2	"Chithirai Maadha Nilavinile"			03:29
3	"Ammaadiyo Athaanukku Kovatha Paaru"	S. Janaki
4	"Kalyaana Saappadu Podum Munne"		Thiruchi Thiyagarajan	03:37
5	"Maiyai Thottu Ezhudhiyavar"	S. Janaki & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi		03:31

Reception

Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran said the director "has shown much courage in tackling a ticklish subject".[3] The film did not fare well at the box office.[1]

References

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