Thazhampoo
| Thazhampoo | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | N. S. Ramadass |
| Screenplay by | G. Balasubramaniam |
| Story by | K. P. Kottarakkara |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran K. R. Vijaya |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subba Rao |
| Edited by | G. Radhakrishnan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sri Balamurugan Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thazhampoo (pronounced [taːɻambuː] transl. The Pandanus flower) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. S. Ramadass. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 23 October 1965.
Plot
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When Kandaswamy, an accountant, goes to his employer to ask for money, he is framed for murder and imprisoned. His brother, Durai, convinced that Kandaswamy is innocent, strives to uncover the plot.
Cast
[edit]- M. G. Ramachandran as Durai
- K. R. Vijaya as Kamali
- M. R. Radha as S. P. Raja Ratnam
- M. N. Nambiar as Mohan
- S. A. Ashokan as Kandhasamy
- Manimala as Bakiyum
- B. V. Radha as Kaveri[1]
- Nagesh as Velu
- Manorama as Velu's love interest
- K. R. Ramsingh as Murugan
- M. K. Mustafa as Inspector of police
- Thirupadisamy as S. P. Somanadhan
- A. Veerappan as Kamali's car driver
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aerikkarai Oaraththilae" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:37 |
| "Engae Poividum Kaalam" | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:25 |
| "Pangkuni Maadhaththil" | P. Susheela | 01:38 | |
| "Thaazham Poovin" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Thyagarajan | 05:46 |
| "Thoo Vaanam Idhu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | 03:27 |
| "Vatta Vatta Paaththi" | P. Susheela | Alangudi Somu | 04:13 |
Release and reception
[edit]Thazhampoo was released on 23 October 1965, Diwali day.[3][4] Writing in Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran called it "a mass entertainer with all conventional cliches".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (14 September 2017). "She was a passionate multi-lingual actor". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Thazhampoo (1965)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ^ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. April 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "Thazhamboo". The Indian Express. 23 October 1965. p. 11. Retrieved 5 July 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (4 December 1965). "A Basket of Mixed Fruits". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. p. 51. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
External links
[edit]- Thazhampoo at IMDb
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