En Thangai (1952 film)
| En Thangai | |
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| Directed by | Ch. Narayana Murthy |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran P. S. Govindan P. V. Narasimha Bharathi E. V. Saroja Madhuri Devi |
| Cinematography | Jithen Banerji |
| Edited by | Ch. Narayana Murthy |
| Distributed by | Ashoka Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
En Thangai (My Sister) is a 1952 Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film is based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name.[1] It was remade in Hindi as Chhoti Bahen , in Telugu as Aada Paduchu and in Kannada as Onde Balliya Hoogalu.
Plot
Elder brother Rajendran (M. G. Ramachandran, the good-hearted breadwinner of the family, watches over his young brother, Selvam (P. V. Narasimha Bharathi), a student, his younger sister Meena (E. V. Saroja) and their very ill mother, Gunavathi (S. R. Janaki). Karunagaran Pillai (M. G. Chakrapani), their paternal uncle, robs them of their fortune after the disappearance of the patriarch, and refuses all requests for financial help by Rajendran. On the other hand, Suriyamoorthy (P. S. Govindan), Karunagaran's son, discreetly devotes himself to his cousin, Rajendran, and his family. One evening, during a violent thunderstorm, young Meena loses her eyesight. She then becomes the scapegoat of Selvam's wealthy wife, Râdjam (Madhuri Devi), her sister-in-law, who also begins hating Meena. Rajendran, previously unaware of the situation, finally discovers his younger sister's ordeal. Following a heated quarrel, Selvam and Râdjam leave the family home, leaving Rajendran totally distraught. Then sadly, their mother dies and, expelled by their uncle, Rajendran and Meena are forced out onto the street.
Their cousin, Suriyamoorthy, runs away from his father to the capital, where he becomes a rickshaw driver and offers temporary accommodation to Rajendran and Meena. Meanwhile younger brother, Selvam, becomes addicted to horse racing just like his father-in-law (R. B. Rao), driving his family into financial ruin and neglecting his wife, Râdjam. After Rajendran manages to reconcile the couple, Radjam dies in a road accident. Karunagaran comes in search of his son, and he too is knocked down by a vehicle. Dying, he gives his permission for Suriyamoorthy to marry Mary (V. Susheela), a Christian. As for Rajendran, he is beaten and finally, pushed to his limits, carries his sister into the sea and they both disappear under the waves.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Rajendran
- P. S. Govindan[2] as Suriyamoorthi
- P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Selvam
- M. G. Chakrapani as Karunagaran Pillai
- R. B. Rao as Veerasamy Pillai
- C. S. Pandhiyan[3] as Azhagesan
- N. Narayanaswamy as Veeraiya
- Kottapuli Jayaraman[4] as Chithragupthan
- Kandha Radha Krishnan as Yeth Police
- Azhavar as Gundhu Seth
- Madhuri Devi[5] as Rajam
- V. Suseela[6] as Mary
- S. R. Janaki[7] as Gunavathi
- E. V. Saroja as Meena
- M. N. Rajam as Azhagi
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. N. Pandurangan. Lyrics were written by Bharathidasan, A. Maruthakasi, Saravanabavananthar, Suradha, Ki. Rajagopal and Narasimman. Singers are P. S. Govindhan and C. S. Pandiyan. Playback singers are M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, N. Lalitha, A. P. Komala, K. V. Janaki, A. G. Rathnamala, T. A. Mothi, and A. M. Rajah.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Aadum Oonjalai Pole | T. A. Mothi & P. Leela | Suradha | 03:33 |
| 2 | Azhagaai Bommai Vaitthu | A. P. Komala | A. Maruthakasi | 03:02 |
| 3 | Good Luck Good Luck | C. S. Pandiyan & A. G. Rathnamala | A. Maruthakasi | 02:30 |
| 4 | Meelaa Thuyaraamo... Kangal Irandum | A. P. Komala | Narasimman | 03:39 |
| 5 | Dheena Dhayaabari Thaaye | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Saravanabhavananthar | 03:34 |
| 6 | Kaadhal Vaazhvile Magizhndhom | T. A. Mothi & P. Leela | Bharathidasan | 03:11 |
| 7 | Vaazhvadhilum Nalam Soozhvadhilum | P. S. Govindhan | Bharathidasan | 02:56 |
| 8 | Inbame Siridhum Ariyaadha Pen Jenmam | P. Leela | Saravanabhavananthar | 03:12 |
| 9 | Naalukku Naal Paarkira Podhe | N. Lalitha | A. Maruthakasi | 03:01 |
| 10 | Varumai Puyalaale.... Karuvile Uruvaana Gaayam | A. M. Rajah | A. Maruthakasi | 04:01 |
| 11 | En Inba Jothiye Un Anbu Paarvaiyaal | P. S. Govindhan & K. V. Janaki | A. Maruthakasi | 03:34 |
| 12 | Annaiye Annaiye Annaiye Arul Thaaarum Mary Thaaye | A. P. Komala | Ki. Rajagopal | 03:22 |
References
- ^ "En Thangai 1952". The Hindu. 28 November 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
- ^ https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2015/04/15/p-s-govindan/
- ^ https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/c-s-pandiyan/
- ^ https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/kottappuli-jayaraman/
- ^ https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2014/11/16/madhuri-devi-3/
- ^ https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2015/01/22/v-suseela/
- ^ https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/s-r-janaki/
Sources
- Soundtrack listing at dishant.com
- "A birthday tribute to Sivaji Ganesan", sify.com, 1 October 2003
- "A star fades away", hinduonnet.com
External links
- Kalidas at IMDb
- En Thangai Titles on YouTube
- En Thangai at CITWF
- tfmpage.mayam.com, "Unearthing Rare Golden Oldies of TFM"
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