Thalaivan (1970 film)
Thalaivan (transl. Leader) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language thriller film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Vanisree, while M. N. Nambiar and S. A. Ashokan portray the antagonists.
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| Directed by | P. A. Thomas & Singhu Muthu |
| Written by | A. Abdul Muthalib |
| Dialogue by | R. K. Shanmugham |
| Produced by | P. A. Thomas[1] |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Vanisree S. A. Ashokan |
| Cinematography | P. S. Nagappa |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Production company | Thomas Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The story begins at the time of the end of the reign of the last kings of India in our days (the 1970s).
Sanguili (M. N. Nambiar) is a man without faith nor law, who extorts, kidnaps, if necessary, which murders and desires for a very long time, the fabulous treasure of the king of neighborhood, (S. V. Ramadoss).
At the time of seizing it, where he fails moreover, he kills the king and puts the blame of this heinous crime on his wife, the queen, then pregnant.
All the indications accuse the poor queen, who eventually volatilizes.
The only one, Velamma (G. Sakunthala), who could acquit her, is silenced by the threats of Sanguili. Some years passed.
Ilango (MGR), a particularly very effective secret agent (grace, among others, in its total control of the yoga and to his knowledge complete of the well done of healing plants, inherited from his father, Moghan Ram (K. Nadarajan (or) K. Nadaraja Iyer), an herbalist of great renown) is sent by his superiors with a mission to stop the actions of Sanguili.
A map is in the center of this case, because it indicates the location exact of the famous treasure, so looked for, for years by Sanguili.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | as Ilango (alias Thalaivan), an Indian spy officer |
| M. N. Nambiar | as Sangili |
| S. A. Ashokan | as Bhairavan |
| Nagesh | as Pandjavarnam |
| O. A. K. Thevar | as Soma Sundaram |
| Vanisree | as Usha, Ilango's lover |
| Jodhilakshimi | as Paruvakodi, the tribal girl |
| Manorama | as Palamma |
| G. Sakunthala | as Velamma |
| S. V. Ramadoss | as the King Marthanda Boopathy (Ilango Father) |
| Kumari Rukmini | as Queen Manimegalai (Ilango Mother) |
| S. Rama Rao | as |
| Trichy Soundararajan | as the Commanding Officer |
| K. Nadarajan (or) K. Nadaraja Iyer | as Mohan Ram |
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.
Production
The film faced numerous production troubles for over 18 months, including financial and call sheet issues.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.[3] In his memoir, Vaali wrote that Ramachandran told him, "Unlike for other movies, I had given the most number of call sheets for this movie. More than 18 months had passed: finance problem, call sheet problem, and also a particular lyric you had written when it was recorded on the first day of ‘pooja’ shooting, that turned out to be a bad omen. Vaali, the movie's title is Thalaivan (i.e., leader). You had written a line that Thalaivan hasn't come yet".[1]
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Arivukku Velaikodu" | T. M. Soundararajan |
| 2 | "Neerazhi Mandabathil" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 3 | "Odayile Oru Thamarai Poo" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari |
| 4 | "Paai Viriththathu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |
References
- Sri Kantha, Sachi (27 December 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani. 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- "Thalaivan". Gaana. Retrieved 4 April 2021.