Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (transl. Meenakshi will protect) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Valampuri Somanathan.[1] It is based on the 1951 Tamil film Samsaram.[2] The film stars Sivakumar, Vijayakumar and Sujatha. It was released on 5 August 1977, and became a major success.
| Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Valampuri Somanathan |
| Screenplay by | Valampuri Somanathan |
| Based on | Samsaram (1951) |
| Produced by | K. N. Subbaiah |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | M. Masthan |
| Edited by | M. Babu |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | S. P. V. Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2024) |
Cast
edit- Sivakumar
- Vijayakumar
- Sujatha
- Suvarna
- C. K. Saraswathi
- Vijaya Chandrika
- Moulee
- K. A. Thangavelu
- Thengai Srinivasan
- A. Karunanidhi
- S. V. Ramadas
- Manorama
Production
editThunai Iruppal Meenakshi is based on the 1951 Tamil film Samsaram produced by Gemini Studios, who are credited for the remake's story.[3] The film saw Sivakumar and Sujatha pairing for the second time after Annakili (1976).[4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam.[5][6] The song "Sugamo Aayiram" is set to the Carnatic raga Kapi.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vaarthai Illamal" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Sugamo Aayiram" | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Unmaikke Vazhthirunthen" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Kovai Soundarrajan, Poornima | |
| 4. | "Sethiloru Sengazhani" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Ammamma Pasikuthe" | Sasirekha, P. Niraja |
Release
editThunai Iruppal Meenakshi is was released on 5 August 1977,[8] and became a major success.[9]
References
edit- ^ "'வசன வல்லுநர்' வலம்புரி சோமநாதன்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 20 September 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ ஜீவசுந்தரி, பா. (16 August 2018). "செல்லுலாய்ட் பெண்கள்". Kungumam (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (Motion picture) (in Tamil). S. P. V. Films. 1977. Opening credits, at 1:41 – via Sun NXT.
- ^ "சிவகுமார் 101 | 81–90". Kalki (in Tamil). 9 September 1979. pp. 60–61. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Thunaieruppal Meenakshi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Thunaieruppal Meenakshi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 159. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ "துணை இருப்பாள் மீனாட்சி". Anna (in Tamil). 4 August 1977. p. 2. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (3 September 2019). "எம்ஜிஆர், சிவாஜி, கமல், ரஜினியை விட 77ல் அலமேலுவின் ஆடு சூப்பர் ஹீரோ!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
