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Thaikku Oru Thalattu(1986)
Tamil mins
Thaikku Oru Thalattu (1986) is a Tamil film directed by Balachandra Menon. With an audience rating of 3.7/10, Thaikku Oru Thalattu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1986.
Director:Balachandra Menon
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 July 1986
- Director
- Balachandra Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A father disapproves of his son Kannan, who works at the family factory. A man named Pakkiri then creates a misunderstanding between them, making their relationship even worse.
“A father's doubt threatens to tear his family apart.”
Film Details
3.7Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 July 1986
Original Titleதாய்க்கு ஒரு தாலாட்டு
Also Known Asthaikku oru thalattu
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Thaikku Oru Thalattu