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'Thiyagu' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Sivasankari. Produced by AVM Productions. It is based on the TV series 'Oru Manidhanin Kathai', itself based on Sivasankari's novel by the same name. The film stars Raghuvaran, reprising his role from the TV series. It was released on 5 October 1990, and failed commercially.

Plot



Cast



* Raghuvaran as Thiyagu

* Nizhalgal Ravi as Nana

* S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Dr. Reddy

* Rekha

* Devilalitha as Thiyagu's wife

* Sudha

* Dhilip as Arvind

* Babloo

Production



'Oru Manidhanin Kathai', a novel written by Sivasankari and serialised in the magazine 'Ananda Vikatan' in 197879, was adapted into a TV series by the same name in 1985 and starred Raghuvaran. AVM Productions later decided to adapt this series into a feature film titled 'Thiyagu'; Raghuvaran returned in the same role, and S. P. Muthuraman was hired as director. Muthuraman charged no fee for the film.

Soundtrack



The music was composed by ShankarGanesh.

Release and reception



'Thiyagu' was released on 5 October 1990. The film was screened for the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi who liked it. A filmed speech of his was attached to the final cut. Despite this, it failed commercially and won no awards.

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