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Kurathi Magan
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Wikipedia article
'Kurathi Magan' is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and Jayachitra introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and Kamal Haasan in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo.
Plot
The plot is about how a mother from the Kuravar community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future.
Cast
* Gemini Ganesan
* K. R. Vijaya
* M. N. Nambiar
* Master Sridhar
* Jayachitra
* Kamal Haasan
* R. Muthuraman (Cameo Appearance)
* Shylashri
* V. K. Ramasamy
* V. S. Raghavan
* O. A. K. Thevar
* Karikol Raju
* Suruli Rajan
* V. Gopalakrishnan
* Shanmugasundaram
* Shanmugasundari
* G. Sakunthala
* S. R. Janaki
* "Baby" Kumutha
* "Baby" Thamizh Selvi
* "Master" Rajkumar
* "Master" Bablu
Production
'Kurathi Magan' directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. This was the debut movie of actress Jayachitra. Padmini and Sivakumar was considered for the Kurathi and Kurathi son role, before K. R. Vijaya and Master Sridhar was finalised. Padmini withdrew from the film 2 days after production began as a result of her marriage.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.
Release
'Kurathi Magan' was released on 29 April 1972.
References
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