Thanga Gopuram

Thanga Gopuram (lit. 'Golden Gopuram') is a Tamil-language film released in 1971, written and directed by M. S. Solaimalai. It starred Jayalalithaa in the lead role, paired opposite Major Sundarrajan. In this film, Jaishankar played the elder brother of Jayalalithaa and he was paired opposite Venniradai Nirmala. The supporting cast included Venniradai Nirmala, Sreekanth, Srividya, Manorama and M. R. Vasu. This film is considered a precursor of Moondru Mudichu.[2][3]

Thanga Gopuram
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byM. S. Solaimani
Produced byP. L. Mohanram
Written byM. S. Solaimani
Screenplay byM. S. Solaimani
Story byM. S. Solaimani
StarringJaishankar
Jayalalithaa
Major Sundararajan
Srikanth
Venniradai Nirmala
V. K. Ramasamy
Music byS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
CinematographySundarababu
Edited byS. A. Murugesan
Production
company
Mohan Productions
Distributed byMohan Productions
Release date
12 August 1971[1]
Running time
147 Mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, "Kavi" Rajagopal and Ra. Pazhanisamy.[4]

No.SongSingersLength (m:ss)
1"Muthu Tamil Maduraiyin"P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Anjali Kousalya02:57
2"Vaarai Madammayile"Manorama02:01
3"Maamalai Seithapillai"P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Anjali Kousalya03:22
4"Rajathi Rajathi"L. R. Eswari04:06
5"Dhimkita Dhimkita"S. V. Ponnusamy, Manorama04:21
6"Mukkanigal"T. M. Soundararajan02:02

Reception

The film had Jayalalithaa playing the role of Seetha, who is of same age group as Nirmala and Srividya, but marries their father played by Major Sunderrajan and she makes Srividya her step-son Sreekanth's bride. It was a critically acclaimed film and was successful film on its release. In this film Jayalalithaa, also appears as the actress Jayalalithaa for a song in the film, both character reflects on her stardom as well as anticipates her transformation into a meta-object, and was regarded as classic film for her.[5][6]

Award

1971 Tamil Nadu State Film Award

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References
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  2. "Thanga Gopuram". gomolo. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  3. "Thanga Gopuram". Spicyonion. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  4. "Thanga Gopuram Songs". youtube. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  5. "Jayalalitha Star". thereel. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  6. "Jayalalitha Classics". new indian express. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  7. "Jayalalitha Best Roles". thenewsminute. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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