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Anbu Thangai(1974)

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Tamil121 mins

Anbu Thangai (1974) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Jaya Guhanathan, K. A. Thangavelu and Sachu.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1974
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
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Storyline

A lyricist named Ramu is having a hard time finding work. He also wants to arrange a marriage for his sister, Sita. His efforts to succeed are complicated when a friend steals the credit for his work.

A brother's fight for his sister's future.

Film Details

0.0Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1974
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyjusticefriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, who later became a major director for actor Rajinikanth.
  • The film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, but the lyrics were written by the lead actor, Srikanth, playing a lyricist in the story.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa was initially considered for the female lead role, but it ultimately went to Lakshmi.
  • The movie's plot about credit theft in the creative arts mirrored real industry debates of the time.
  • It was produced by Srikanth's own production company, Srikanth Productions, which he started to create acting opportunities for himself.
  • The film is an official remake of the 1972 Hindi movie 'Bawarchi', which itself was a remake of a Bengali film.
  • Despite the star cast, the film had a modest box office run and is now remembered more as a directorial debut.

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