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Wikipedia article
'Thangai' is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, with Balaji, Nagesh, Sundarrajan, Ramadas, Harikrishnan, Master Sridhar, Kanchana and Baby Kousalya in supporting roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 19 May 1967.
Plot
Cast
*Sivaji Ganesan as Madhan/Madhanagopal
*K. R. Vijaya as Leela
*Balaji as Sridhar
*Nagesh as Vittal
*Sundarrajan as Ulaganathan
*Ramadas as Bhagathoor
*Harikrishnan as Harikrishnan
*Master Sridhar as young Madhan
*Kanchana as Lalitha
* Baby Kousalya as Vadivu
Production
'Thangai' was Sivaji Ganesan's first film under A. C. Tirulokchandar's direction. He was initially reluctant to accept the film due it being in the action genre and he was then known mainly for his dramatic films, but after producer Balaji assured him it would reinvent his image, he relented. The dialogues were written by Aaroor Dass.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
Reception
'Kalki' appreciated the film for showcasing Ganesan in a new kind of role.
References
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