| Thayai Katha Thanayan | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Story by | Aaroor Dass |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran M. R. Radha B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | C. V. Murthy |
| Edited by | M. A. Thirumugam M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariappan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
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Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thayai Katha Thanayan (pronounced[taːjaɪkaːttatanaɪjan]transl. The son who protected his mother) is a 1962 IndianTamil-language film, directed byM. A. Thirumugam and produced bySandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film starsM. G. Ramachandran,M. R. Radha andB. Saroja Devi. It was released on 13 April 1962.[1][2]
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Shekar is from an affluent family and Maragadham is from a poor family. Maragadham's brother Kandhan is a tea-stall owner who hates rich people because of some unpleasant incident from his past. A local goon Muthaiah loves Maragadham and wants to marry her. Neither Maragadham nor Kandhan like Muthaiah. Shekar once saves Maragadham from Muthaiah, after which Maragadham gets a chance to save Shekar's life when during one of his hunting adventures, a tiger attacks him. Both develop a liking towards each other. However, Kandhan's hatred towards the rich comes in the way of their love. Will the two lovers be able to unite or will Kandhan's hatred and Muthaiah's evil intentions win?
The music was composed byK. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics byKannadasan.[3][4]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Kaattu Rani Kottaiyile" | P. Susheela | 03:06 |
| "Kaveri Karairukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:23 |
| "Katti Thangam Vetti" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:43 |
| "Moodi Thirantha Imaigal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 02:46 |
| "Nadakkum Enbar" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:10 |
| "Perai Sollalama" | P. Susheela | 02:52 |
| "Sandi Kuthirai Nondi Kuthirai" | P. Susheela | 02:51 |
Kanthan ofKalki criticised the film for lacking newness, and having aThai Sollai Thattathe hangover, given the near same cast and crew.[5]
