Thayai Katha Thanayan

Thayai Katha Thanayan (transl. The son who protected his mother; Tamil pronunciation: [t̪aːjaɪ̯ kaːt̪t̪a t̪anaɪ̯jan]) is a 1962 Tamil language film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam.[1] The film features M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The film, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 13 April 1962.[2]

Thayai Katha Thanayan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byM. A. Thirumugam
Produced bySandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
Story byAaroor Dass
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
M. R. Radha
B. Saroja Devi
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyC. V. Murthy
Edited byM. A. Thirumugam
M. G. Balu Rao
M. A. Mariappan
Production
company
Devar Films
Release date
  • 13 April 1962 (1962-04-13)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was the 3rd successful production for MGR and Devar Films. The way MGR drives the jeep in the dense forest, his silambam fight and fight with a tiger are worth mentioning. When MGR tries to hide among boulders from the tiger attack, the camera work was awesome. This movie was the box office hit of the year 1962 and a Super Hit movie and ran for 20 weeks maximum and 7 centres over 100 days along with the rival; Sivaji Ganesan's Padhithal Mattum Pothuma, also a Super Hit movie.[3][4]

Plot

Shekar (M. G. Ramachandran) is from an affluent family and Maragadham (B. Saroja Devi) from a poor family. Maragadham's brother Kandan (M. R. Radha) is a tea-stall owner who hates rich people because of some unpleasant incident from his past. A local goon Muthaiah (S. A. Asokan) loves Maragadham and wants to marry her. Neither Maragadham nor Kandan 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, Kandan's hatred towards the rich comes in the way of their love. Will the two lovers be able to unite or will Kandan's hatred and Muthaiah's evil intentions win?

Cast

Crew
  • Producer: Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
  • Production Company: Devar Films
  • Director: M. A. Thirumugam
  • Music: K. V. Mahadevan
  • Lyrics: Kannadasan
  • Story: Aarur Dass
  • Dialogues: Aarur Dass
  • Art Direction: C. Raghavan
  • Editing: M. A. Thirumugam, M. G. Balu Rao & M. A. Mariappan
  • Choreography: S. M. Rajkumar
  • Cinematography: C. V. Murthy
  • Stunt: Shyam Sundar
  • Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
  • Dance: None

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5][6]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Kaattu Rani Kottaiyile"P. SusheelaKannadasan03:06
2"Kaveri Karairukku"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:23
3"Katti Thangam Vetti"T. M. Soundararajan03:43
4"Moodi Thirantha Imaigal"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela02:46
5"Nadakkum Enbar"T. M. Soundararajan04:10
6"Perai Sollalama"P. Susheela02:52
7"Sandi Kuthirai Nondi Kuthirai"P. Susheela02:51

References
  1. "Thayai Katha Thanayan". gomolo. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  2. https://sangam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Table-Chronological-List-of-MGR-Movies-released-1960-1967.pdf
  3. "Thayai Katha Thanayan Golden Jubilee". mgrroop. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  4. "Thayai Katha Thanayan Records". srimgr. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  5. "Thayai Katha Thanayan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  6. https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thayai-katha-thanayan/wKloVhC44qA_
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