| Thayamma | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gopi Bhimsingh |
| Written by | Gangai Amaran (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Gopi Bhimsingh |
| Story by | Kaloor Dennis |
| Produced by | M. Jagadeeswaran |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Balu Thevan |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | P.M.S. Cine Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thayamma is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Gopi Bhimsingh, starring Pandiyan, Anand Babu and Babu with Geetha and Oru Thalai Ragam Shankar. The film also starred Goundamani as well as Senthil. The film was a remake of Malayalam film Thoovalsparsham which was inspired by the 1987 American film Three Men and a Baby, which itself was based on the 1985 French film Three Men and a Cradle.[1]
Plot
Three young bachelors Pandiyan, Anand and Babu are friends and roommates in an apartment. Rangarajan is their neighbour who is studying for IAS. One day, Pandiyan warns his friends that a parcel will arrive during his absence. The next day, Anand and Babu find a baby before their door. The three bachelors swear that they are not her father. Since then, their lives are completely changed. First, they try to abandon the baby but then they take care of the baby and name her Thayamma. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Pandiyan as Pandiyan
- Anand Babu as Anand
- Babu as Babu
- Baby Radhu as Thayamma
- Shankar Panikkar as Rangarajan
- Goundamani as Sisubalan
- Senthil as Azhagappan
- Geetha as Kalyani
- Gowri
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Bhoothalingam
- Ra. Sankaran
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Anand's uncle
- Typist Gopu
- Vikraman
- M. N. Rajam
- Brinda
- Mani Meenu
- Shruthi
- Premi
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran.[2][3]
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Aalai Paartha Saamiyaaru" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Mano | 4:14 |
| "Enga Paattukku" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Mano, S. N. Surendar | 4:53 |
| "Oru Muthukili Kathum" | Arunmozhi, Mano, S. N. Surendar | 4:49 |
| "Pazhaiya Kanavai" | K. S. Chithra | 4:51 |
References
- ↑ "Zac Efron makes his Disney comeback with this comedy remake". sg.style.yahoo.com. 11 August 2020. Archived from the original on 16 August 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thaayamma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1991. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ↑ "Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naatthu - Thayamma Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraaja". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.