Kumbakarai Thangaiah(1991)
Kumbakarai Thangaiah is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language village drama film directed by Gangai Amaran and produced by Ramumachan. The lead cast includes Prabhu, Kanaka, Pandiyan, and M. N. Nambiar. The story centers on Thangaiah, an honest villager who faces severe backlash after taking a stand in a local dispute. His love interest Mangamma supports him through the crisis. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, which was widely appreciated. Critical reception was mixed, with Kalki magazine noting the music as the film's strongest element. The film was released on 14 January 1991.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1991
- Director
- Gangai Amaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
An honest villager named Thangaiah gets caught in a dangerous dispute that splits his community. His love for Mangamma is tested as powerful enemies turn the entire village against him. He must fight for the truth to win back his honor and his love.
“One man's truth against a village”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kumbakarai Thangaiah
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Prabhu & Gangai Amaran (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Gangai Amaran (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Kanaka (15 films together), Prabhu & Kanaka (3 films together), and Gangai Amaran & Kanaka (3 films together).