Thaiyalkaran
| Thaiyalkaran | |
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| Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
| Written by | J. Mahendran |
| Produced by | S. Thanu |
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| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Edited by | R. Vittal |
| Music by | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Production company | Kalaippuli International |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thaiyalkaran (English: Tailor) is a 1991 Tamil drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film features R. Parthiepan, Aishwarya, Saikumar Pudipeddi, Sreeja and Charmila in the lead roles, with Muralikumar, Chokkalinga Bhagavathar, Vasu Vikram, Dubbing Janaki and Ganeshkar playing supporting roles. The film, produced by S. Thanu, had musical score by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and was released on 14 January 1991.[1][2][3][4]
Plot
Pandian (R. Parthiepan) is a poor tailor, he is a fearless and smart man. He is appreciated by most of the villagers for his bravery. The beautiful Kaveri (Aishwarya) is in love with Pandian but Pandian has no feelings for her. Kaveri is the sister of Jayabal (Saikumar Pudipeddi), a wealthy rowdy who controls the fish market.
Later, Pandian saves many people. He first saves a woman (Dubbing Janaki) who has been beaten by her alcoholic son. He then saves the old man Chokkalinga Bhagavathar (Chokkalinga Bhagavathar), he was a famous singer in the past, now he suffers from poverty. He then rescues the young girl Lakshmi (Charmila) who was kidnapped by pimps. He then protects the jobless youngster Gopi (Vasu Vikram) from drug dealers. Pandian accommodates them in his house. To feed them, Pandian starts working day and night. What transpires next forms the rest of the story.
Cast
- R. Parthiepan as Pandian
- Aishwarya as Kaveri
- Saikumar Pudipeddi as Jayabal
- Sreeja as Omana
- Charmila as Lakshmi
- Muralikumar as Inspector Sukumar
- Chokkalinga Bhagavathar as Chokkalinga Bhagavathar
- Vasu Vikram as Gopi
- Dubbing Janaki
- Ganeshkar as Khaja
- Thyagu
- M. R. Krishnamurthy as Nayar
- Manohar
- Suryakanth
- Savithri
- Anushya
- Hema
- Ajay Rathnam in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The soundtrack, released in 1991, features 5 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali.[5][6]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
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| 1 | 'Appaadi Papaali' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:41 |
| 2 | 'Otthaiya Naan' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja, Chokkalinga Bhagavathar, G. Prabhu | 4:50 |
| 3 | 'Mai Mai Kannmai' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:37 |
| 4 | 'Adichan Thavilu' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:06 |
| 5 | 'Ulagam Oru Vaadagai' | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:49 |
References
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- ^ "Filmography of thaiyalkaran". cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 16 January 2005. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Tamil movie ThaiyalKaran". jointscene.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2009. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ N. Krishnaswamy (1 February 1991). "Thaiyalkaaran". The Indian Express: 7. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Thaiyalkaran Songs — Raaga". play.raaga.com. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Thaiyalkaaran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 6 October 2016.