Thangai(1967)
Thangai is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan as Raju, a protective older brother, alongside K. Balaji, Kanchana, and S. A. Ashokan. The story follows Raju's struggle to raise his younger sister Thangam after their parents are murdered by a wealthy landlord. Raju works as a laborer in a village controlled by the cruel Nallasivam, who opposes his son's love for Thangam. The conflict escalates into kidnapping, violence, and a final confrontation. The film was a commercial success and is remembered for Sivaji Ganesan's powerful performance and its emotional family drama. It was released on May 20, 1967.
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 May 1967
- Director
- A. C. Tirulokchandar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 32m 0
Storyline
A poor brother named Raju promises to protect his younger sister Thangam after their parents die. A wealthy landlord named Nallasivam tries to destroy their lives. Raju must fight to save his sister and bring justice to his family.
“A brother's love is a sister's shield”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thangai
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Major Sundarrajan (54 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Major Sundarrajan (38 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Sivaji Ganesan (32 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & A. C. Tirulokchandar (30 films together).