Thai Pongal | |
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Directed by | M. G. Vallabhan |
Written by | M. G. Vallabhan |
Produced by | M. Arunachalam |
Starring |
Radhika Vijayan |
Cinematography | Ramendra Roy |
Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Anjaneya Combines |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Thai Pongal ( /ˈθaɪˈpoʊŋʌl/) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. G. Vallabhan. The film stars Radhika and Vijayan. It was released on 30 May 1980, [1] and failed at the box office. [2]
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plot summary. (April 2024) |
Thai Pongal is the only directorial credit of lyricist and screenwriter M. G. Vallabhan. [3]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by the director Vallabhan. [4] [5] The opening portions of the song "Kanmalargalin" sample " Money, Money, Money" by ABBA. [6] The song "Theertha Karaithaniley" attained popularity. [7]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Theertha Karaithaniley" | K. J. Yesudas | |
2. | "Kanmalargalin" | Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki | |
3. | "Thanesathiradum" | S. Janaki, B. S. Sasirekha | |
4. | "Panivizhum Poo Nilavil" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja |
Kanthan of Kalki wrote there is nothing wrong with making a good compelling screenplay into a film and getting an 'A' certificate. But writing the story, scripting and setting the scenes just to get an 'A' certificate is disgusting. [8]
Thai Pongal | |
---|---|
Directed by | M. G. Vallabhan |
Written by | M. G. Vallabhan |
Produced by | M. Arunachalam |
Starring |
Radhika Vijayan |
Cinematography | Ramendra Roy |
Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Anjaneya Combines |
Release date |
|
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Thai Pongal ( /ˈθaɪˈpoʊŋʌl/) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. G. Vallabhan. The film stars Radhika and Vijayan. It was released on 30 May 1980, [1] and failed at the box office. [2]
![]() | This article needs a
plot summary. (April 2024) |
Thai Pongal is the only directorial credit of lyricist and screenwriter M. G. Vallabhan. [3]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by the director Vallabhan. [4] [5] The opening portions of the song "Kanmalargalin" sample " Money, Money, Money" by ABBA. [6] The song "Theertha Karaithaniley" attained popularity. [7]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Theertha Karaithaniley" | K. J. Yesudas | |
2. | "Kanmalargalin" | Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki | |
3. | "Thanesathiradum" | S. Janaki, B. S. Sasirekha | |
4. | "Panivizhum Poo Nilavil" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja |
Kanthan of Kalki wrote there is nothing wrong with making a good compelling screenplay into a film and getting an 'A' certificate. But writing the story, scripting and setting the scenes just to get an 'A' certificate is disgusting. [8]