Thaikku Oru Thalattu(1986)
Thaikku Oru Thalattu is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Visu, and Pandiarajan in lead roles. It is a remake of Menon's own Malayalam film Oru CBI Diary Kurippu. The story follows an elderly mother who lives alone in a village while her son builds a career in the city. The son neglects her until it is too late. The film explores the emotional distance between a mother and her busy son. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music for the film. The movie was praised for its emotional depth and strong performances. It was released on July 16, 1986.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 16 July 1986
- Director
- Balachandra Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
An elderly mother waits for her son to visit her. Her son is a busy businessman in the city. He forgets her and never calls. She falls ill and he ignores her pleas. His wife must force him to face his responsibilities. Will he reach her before it is too late?
“A mother's love never fades”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thaikku Oru Thalattu
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Sivaji Ganesan (24 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Padmini (21 films together), Pandiarajan & Ilayaraja (7 films together), Ilayaraja & Rohini (7 films together), and Pandiarajan & Rohini (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by Malayalam filmmaker Balachandra Menon, who is better known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not one of his widely remembered or frequently discussed soundtracks from that era.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the son Kannan, was in a phase of his career where he often portrayed rebellious or misunderstood characters in family dramas.
- The movie was released during a period when many Tamil films focused on father-son conflicts, but it did not achieve major commercial success.
- A portion of the film was reportedly shot in and around Coimbatore, known for its industrial settings, to match the factory backdrop of the story.
- Actress Radha, a leading star of the 1980s, appears in the film, though her role was not heavily promoted in the film's marketing at the time.
- The title 'Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu' translates to 'A Lullaby for Dad,' hinting at the emotional reconciliation theme central to the plot.