Thalaivan (1970 film)
Thalaivan (transl. Leader) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language thriller film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film features M. G. Ramachandran and Vanisree in the lead roles, while M. N. Nambiar and S. A. Ashokan were villains in this movie.
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| Directed by | P. A. Thomas & Singhu Muthu |
| Produced by | P. A. Thomas |
| Written by | A. Abdul Muthalib, Dialogues - R. K. Shanmugham |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Vanisree S. A. Ashokan |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
| Cinematography | P. S. Nagappa |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
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| Distributed by | La Thomas Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The story begins at the time of the end of the reign of the last kings of India in our days (the 1970s).
Sanguili (M. N. Nambiar) is a man without faith nor law, who extorts, kidnaps, if necessary, which murders and desires for a very long time, the fabulous treasure of the king of neighborhood, (S. V. Ramadoss).
At the time of seizing it, where he fails moreover, he kills the king and puts the blame of this heinous crime on his wife, the queen, then pregnant.
All the indications accuse the poor queen, who eventually volatilizes.
The only one, Velamma (G. Sakunthala), who could acquit her, is silenced by the threats of Sanguili. Some years passed.
Ilango (MGR), a particularly very effective secret agent (grace, among others, in its total control of the yoga and to his knowledge complete of the well done of healing plants, inherited from his father, Moghan Ram (K. Nadarajan (or) K. Nadaraja Iyer), an herbalist of great renown) is sent by his superiors with a mission to stop the actions of Sanguili.
A map is in the center of this case, because it indicates the location exact of the famous treasure, so looked for, for years by Sanguili.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | as Ilango (alias Thalaivan), an Indian spy officer |
| M. N. Nambiar | as Sangili |
| S. A. Ashokan | as Bhairavan |
| Nagesh | as Pandjavarnam |
| O. A. K. Thevar | as Soma Sundaram |
| Vanisree | as Usha, Ilango's lover |
| Jodhilakshimi | as Paruvakodi, the tribal girl |
| Manorama | as Palamma |
| G. Sakunthala | as Velamma |
| S. V. Ramadoss | as the King Marthanda Boopathy (Ilango Father) |
| Kumari Rukmini | as Queen Manimegalai (Ilango Mother) |
| S. Rama Rao | as |
| Trichy Soundararajan | as the Commanding Officer |
| K. Nadarajan (or) K. Nadaraja Iyer | as Mohan Ram |
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.
About the movie
The film was written by A. Abdul Muthalib
The film had musical score by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. (It was his last composition for MGR).It became a super hit movie.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Vaali.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Arivukku Velaikodu" | T. M. Soundararajan |
| 2 | "Neerazhi Mandabathil" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| 3 | "Odayile Oru Thamarai Poo" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari |
| 4 | "Paai Viriththathu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela |