Thaali Bhagyam
Thaali Bhagyam (transl. Luck of the Thaali) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam. The film, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and M. N. Nambiar, was released on 27 August 1966.
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| Directed by | K. B. Nagabhushanam |
| Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass |
| Story by | Sundararaman |
| Produced by | K. B. Nagabhushanam |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi M. N. Nambiar |
| Cinematography | A. Shanmugam |
| Edited by | M. V. Rajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Varalakshmi Pictures |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The families of Nallasivam and Murugan have been neighbours for generations. Nallasivam is nurturing his wish to give his daughter Valli in marriage to Murugan. Meanwhile, a bride search for Nallasivam is on and Murugan accompanies Nallasivam along with others to see a bride, Kamalam. Kamalam, thinking Murugan is the groom agrees for the marriage, and finds it is otherwise on the day of the marriage. In a passionate moment, Kamalam misbehaves with Murugan, which is seen by Namchivayam, a tax collector. Namchivayam takes this opportunity to blackmail Kamalam and get her to do things against Murugan. How Murugan foils their plans and how finally truth prevails is what the film is all about.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Muruga alias Murugan
- B. Saroja Devi as Valli
- M. N. Nambiar as Namchivayam
- Nagesh as Singaran, Namchivayam's brother-in-law
- C. R. Parthiban
- S. V. Subbaiah as Nallasivam
- V. Nagayya as Kamalam's father
- M. N. Rajam as Kamalam
- M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi
- Manorama as Anjalai
- M. S. S. Packiyam as Chellam, Namchivayam's wife
- Rushyendramani as Kamalam's mother
- K. S. Parvathi
- S. M. Thirupadhiswamy as Singapore Sivalingam
- N. S. Natarajan as Rangan, bandit
Production
M. G. Ramachandran initially wanted M. A. Thirumugam to direct the film; however, K. B. Nagabhushanam insisted on directing, as well as producing.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written by Vaali.[2]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Annai Illama" | P. Susheela | 04:49 |
| "Kann Pattathu Konjam" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 04:57 |
| "Ullam Oru Kovil" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 02:58 |
| "Ippadiye Irundu" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 04:14 |
Release and reception
Thaali Bhagyam was released on 27 August 1966.[3][4] The Indian Express wrote that the film "has a plausible enough theme of love and duty but it is needlessly cluttered with shoddy songs, unrealistic dialogue and melodramatic situations".[5] The film ran for over 300 days at Liberty theatre in Madras.[6]
References
- Sri Kantha, Sachi (16 March 2016). "MGR Remembered – Part 34 | 1966 and Prelude to the M.R. Radha shooting incident". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- "Thaali Bhagyam". tamil2lyrics. 24 November 2019. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- "Thali Bhagyam". The Indian Express. 10 September 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- George, Daniel P (15 October 2010). "Days of Liberty are now history-Kodambakkam Landmark Is Latest To Go". The Times of India. p. 2. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2021.