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Anbu Thangai(1974)
Tamil121 mins
Anbu Thangai (1974) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Jaya Guhanathan, K. A. Thangavelu and Sachu.
Director:S. P. Muthuraman
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1974
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m 0
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
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R. MuthuramanActor
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JayalalithaActor
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Suruli RajanActor
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#5J
Jaya GuhanathanActor
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K. A. ThangaveluActor
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SachuActor
→#7C
CID SakunthalaActor
→#8
#9J
Jayalalithaa JActor
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Major SundarrajanActor
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#11S
S. V. RamadasActor
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S. P. MuthuramanDirector
→#12B
BabuCrew
→#13M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
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Gowri Art EnterprisesProducer
→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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