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Akka Thangai(1969)
Tamil141 mins
Akka Thangai (1969) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by M. A. Thirumugham. Starring M. Bhanumathi, Senthamarai and Vellai Subbaiah.
Director:M. A. Thirumugham
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1969
- Director
- M. A. Thirumugham
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 0
Storyline
A woman gives up everything so her younger sister can become a lawyer. Later, her sister ends up prosecuting the woman's husband in a murder trial.
“Sister against sister in a courtroom battle.”
Film Details
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141Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1969
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Major SundarrajanActor
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K. R. VijayaActor
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JaishankarActor
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M. BhanumathiActor
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SenthamaraiActor
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Vellai SubbaiahActor
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T. K. S. NatarajanActor
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Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa DevarActor
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Sowcar JanakiActor
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NageshActor
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M. A. ThirumughamDirector
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M. A. ThirumugamDirector
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Sankar GaneshMusic Composer
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Dhandayuthapani FilmsProducer
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Poovai KrishnanCrew
→Trivia
- This film was a remake of the 1967 Hindi movie 'Milan', which itself was based on the Bengali novel 'Dui Bon'.
- The movie's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan, during their peak partnership period.
- Actress Jayalalithaa played the younger sister Vijaya, a role that showcased her in a strong, professional character.
- A major theme of the film, sisterly sacrifice, resonated deeply with Tamil family audiences of the era.
- The courtroom climax was noted for its dramatic tension, a highlight in director M. A. Thirumugam's filmography.
- The title 'Akka Thangai' directly translates to 'Elder Sister, Younger Sister', central to the plot.
Notable Collaborations
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