Thanga Gopuram
| Thanga Gopuram | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. S. Solaimani |
| Written by | M. S. Solaimani |
| Produced by | P. L. Mohanram |
| Starring | Jaishankar Jayalalithaa |
| Cinematography | Sundarababu |
| Edited by | S. A. Murugesan |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Production company | Mohan Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thanga Gopuram (transl. Golden Gopuram) is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film produced, written and directed by M. S. Solaimalai. It stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa, with Sundarrajan, V. K. Ramasamy, M. R. R. Vasu, Srikanth, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srividya and Manorama in supporting roles. The film was released on 12 August 1971.[1]
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- Jaishankar as Durai
- Jayalalithaa as Seetha
- Sundarrajan as Sadha Sivam
- V. K. Ramasamy as Boothalingam
- M. R. R. Vasu as Nithiyantham
- Srikanth as Raja
- Krishna Rao as Mannaru
- Pakoda Kadhar as Alwar
- Karikol Raju as Mahalinga Pillai
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Malathi
- Srividya as Shanthi
- Manorama as Kamala
- Seethalakshmi as Boothalingam's wife
Production[edit]
Jaishankar, who played Jayalalithaa's lover in several films, portrayed her brother for the second time after Gowri Kalyanam (1966).[2]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, "Kavi" Rajagopal and Ra. Pazhanisamy.[3]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Muthu Tamil Maduraiyin" | P. Susheela, L. R. Anjali, Kousalya | 02:57 |
| "Vaarai Madammayile" | Manorama | 02:01 |
| "Maamalai Seithapillai" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, L. R. Anjali | 03:22 |
| "Rajathi Rajathi" | L. R. Eswari | 04:06 |
| "Dhimkita Dhimkita" | S. V. Ponnusamy, Manorama | 04:21 |
| "Mukkanigal" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:02 |
Reception[edit]
The film was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. In this film Jayalalithaa, also appears as the actress Jayalalithaa for a song in the film, both character reflects on her stardom as well as anticipates her transformation into a meta-object, and was regarded as classic film for her.[4][5] She won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "ஜெயலலிதா நடித்த திரைப்படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Dinamani (in Tamil). 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 24 June 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "A super star in reel & real life". The Hans India. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Thanga Gopuram". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "J Jayalalithaa, megastar first and chief minister later". Scroll.in. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Jayalalithaa's films are relevant even today". The New Indian Express. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Muralidharan, Kavitha (6 December 2016). "Jayalalithaa, the actor: Her intelligence and strength were apparent in her choice of roles". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
