Anbu Thangai

Anbu Thangai
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Directed byS. P. Muthuraman
Produced byT. M. Govindan
StarringR. Muthuraman
Jayalalithaa
CinematographyBabu
Edited byR. Vittal
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Gowri Art Enterprises[1]
Release date
  • 30 August 1974 (1974-08-30)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Anbu Thangai (transl. Dear Sister) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring R. Muthuraman and Jayalalithaa. The film was a remake of Chelleli Kapuram. Kamal Haasan choreographed a song for Jayalalithaa and himself in the film.[2]

Plot

Cast

Male cast
Female cast

Production

Govindan who previously worked as publicity designer expressed interest in producing a film with S. P. Muthuraman as director which eventually became Anbu Thangai.[5] The film began production in early February 1973.[6] Guhanathan, who co-produced the film, wanted Muthuraman to direct the film; however Muthuraman felt if Jayalalithaa was not comfortable working with him she can choose any other director. When Jayalalithaa learned that the film is being directed by Muthuraman who previously worked in Enga Mama as assistant director she agreed with the choice.[4][7] Kamal Haasan who was working as dance assistant to K. Thangappan made a cameo appearance as the Buddha for a song.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[8] This was Mahadevan's first collaboration with S. P. Muthuraman.[9]

Song Singers
"Mannargal Vanagum" P. Susheela
"Vaangadi Vaanga" L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela
"Kozhiyum Kozhiyum" P. Susheela
"Aadi Vaa Azhagurani" T. M. Soundararajan

Release and reception

Anbu Thangai was released on 30 August 1974.[10] The critic from Kalki praised the performances of the star cast, Guhanathan's story and Muthuraman's direction and concluded by calling it as among the list of those films on brother and sister after Pasamalar.[3] According to S. P. Muthuraman, despite the film's average response at the box-office, the producer Govindan gained profits.[11]

References

  1. ^ "1974-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்" [List of films released in 1974 – Producers]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. ^ "தமிழ் சினிமாவில் கமல்ஹாசனின் புயல் முத்திரைகள்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 7 November 2017. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e "அன்புத் தங்கை". Kalki (in Tamil). 15 September 1974. p. 43. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. ^ a b c முத்துராமன், எஸ்.பி. (30 September 2015). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 28 – 'சிவாஜிக்கு முன், சிவாஜிக்குப் பின்'" [Try making a film 28 – Before Sivaji, after Sivaji]. Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  5. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 160.
  6. ^ "கெளரி ஆர்ட் பிலிம்சாரின் 'அன்புத் தங்கை'". Navamani (in Tamil). 4 February 1973. p. 4. Archived from the original on 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  7. ^ "My First Shot: For ADs, the formative years can become their identity, says SP Muthuraman". The Times of India. 1 February 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Anbu Thangai Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K.V.Mahadevan". Mossymart.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  9. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 161.
  10. ^ "Anbu Thangai (1974)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  11. ^ Muthuraman 2017, p. 162.

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