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Thanga Gopuram(1971)

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Thanga Gopuram (1971) is a Tamil film directed by M. S. Solaimalai. Starring Major Sundarrajan, Srikanth and Srividya.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1971
Director
M. S. Solaimalai
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A family's bond tested by love and betrayal.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1971
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyrevengecorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was the first and only time Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa played siblings on screen.
  • Director M. S. Solaimalai was known for his work as an assistant to director A. Bhimsingh before this film.
  • The movie's plot is considered a forerunner to the famous love triangle in 'Moondru Mudichu', which also starred Kamal Haasan.
  • Actress Venniradai Nirmala, the female lead, was a popular star in Tamil and Telugu films during the 1960s and early 70s.
  • The film's title 'Thanga Gopuram' translates to 'Golden Temple Tower', a common metaphor for something precious in Tamil culture.
  • Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a duo who scored many films in the 1970s but are less remembered today.
  • This was one of the earlier films where Jaishankar played a more dramatic role, differing from his usual action hero image.

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