Thayai Katha Thanayan
Thayai Katha Thanayan (transl. The son who protected his mother; pronounced [taːjaɪ kaːtta tanaɪjan]) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 13 April 1962.[1]
| 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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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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?
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Shekar
- M. R. Radha as Kandhan and Rathinam
- B. Saroja Devi as Maragadham
- P. Kannamba as Shekar's mother
- S. A. Ashokan as Muthaiah
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar as Mayandi
- G. Sakunthala as Bakkiyam
- M. R. R. Vasu as Sadhasivam
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2][3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kaattu Rani Kottaiyile" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:06 |
| 2 | "Kaveri Karairukku" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:23 | |
| 3 | "Katti Thangam Vetti" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:43 | |
| 4 | "Moodi Thirantha Imaigal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 02:46 | |
| 5 | "Nadakkum Enbar" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:10 | |
| 6 | "Perai Sollalama" | P. Susheela | 02:52 | |
| 7 | "Sandi Kuthirai Nondi Kuthirai" | P. Susheela | 02:51 |
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film for lacking newness, and having a Thai Sollai Thattathe hangover, given the near same cast and crew.[4]
References
- "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- தாயைக் காத்த தனயன் (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Devar Films. 1962. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- "Thayai Katha Thanayan". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- காந்தன் (29 April 1962). "தாயைக் காத்த தனயன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 37. Archived from the original on 23 July 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
