Thayai Katha Thanayan Explained

Director:M. A. Thirumugam
Story:Aaroor Dass
Producer:Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
Starring:M. G. Ramachandran
M. R. Radha
B. Saroja Devi
Cinematography:C. V. Murthy
Editing:M. A. Thirumugam
M. G. Balu Rao
M. A. Mariappan
Music:K. V. Mahadevan
Studio:Devar Films
Runtime:160 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Thayai Katha Thanayan (in Tamil pronounced as /taːjaɪ kaːtta tanaɪjan/) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 13 April 1962.[1] [2]

Plot

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

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3] [4]

Song Singers Length
"Kaattu Rani Kottaiyile" 03:06
"Kaveri Karairukku" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:23
"Katti Thangam Vetti" T. M. Soundararajan 03:43
"Moodi Thirantha Imaigal" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 02:46
"Nadakkum Enbar" T. M. Soundararajan 04:10
"Perai Sollalama" P. Susheela 02:52
"Sandi Kuthirai Nondi Kuthirai" P. Susheela 02:51

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film for lacking newness, and having a Thai Sollai Thattathe hangover, given the near same cast and crew.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160616112435/http://sangam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Table-Chronological-List-of-MGR-Movies-released-1960-1967.pdf . 16 June 2016 . 12 February 2020 . Ilankai Tamil Sangam.
  2. Web site: 1962 – தாயைக்காத்த தனயன் – தேவர் பிலிம்ஸ் . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170525055749/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1962-cinedetails12.asp . 25 May 2017 . 28 March 2024 . . ta.
  3. Book: தாயைக் காத்த தனயன் . Devar Films . 1962 . ta . . 18 November 2021 . Internet Archive.
  4. Web site: Thayai Katha Thanayan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210123141801/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thayai-katha-thanayan/wKloVhC44qA_ . 23 January 2021 . 12 February 2020 . JioSaavn.
  5. காந்தன் . 29 April 1962 . தாயைக் காத்த தனயன் . dead . https://archive.today/20220723104234/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1962/apr/29-04-1962/p37.jpg . 23 July 2022 . 18 November 2021 . . 37 . Ta.