Thambhatyam Oru Sangeetham(1982)
Thambhatyam Oru Sangeetham is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Venkat. The film stars Mohan and Sulakshana in lead roles, with Jai Ganesh and SV Sekar in supporting parts. The story contrasts a love marriage between a poor Hindu driving instructor and a wealthy Christian girl with a troubled arranged marriage. The film examines how class, religion, and family expectations shape relationships. It was praised for its honest portrayal of marital struggles and its balanced narrative. The movie was released in India in 1982.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Venkat
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor Hindu driving instructor falls in love with his rich Christian student. They marry against her father's wishes and face poverty and rejection. Meanwhile, an arranged marriage couple fights constantly because of money and mismatched values. Both couples must find their own path to happiness.
“Two marriages. One truth. Love or money?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thambhatyam Oru Sangeetham
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaiganesh (13 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Sulakshana (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Brotherhood is a Song', reflecting its theme of familial bonds.
- It was one of the few films directed by Venkat, who was primarily known as a successful producer.
- The movie featured music by the veteran composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in the 1970s and 80s.
- Actor Sivakumar played a key role, continuing his streak of family-centric dramas during that period.
- The film's release coincided with a period where musical dramas focusing on social relationships were popular in Tamil cinema.
- It is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen film from its era.