| Thayin Madiyil | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Written by | Sornam |
| Produced by | K. R. Balan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | R. R. Chandran |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Production company | Annai Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thayin Madiyil (transl. In mother's lap) is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 18 December 1964.[1][2]
Plot
Raja, a champion jockey leads a very happy and disciplined life. Raja meets Jeeva, the only daughter of a wealthy businessman, Bhupathi, and both fall head over heels in love with each other. Raja is an orphan. Years later, he learns of his mother and the injustice meted out to her in life. Raja vows to find his father and take revenge. Raja is overjoyed to meet his mother who he believed was dead, but his happiness is short lived, when his mother reveals that he is the son of Bhupathi.
Cast
The list adapted from the book Thiraikalanjiyam Part-2.[3]
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Production
The film was produced by K. R. Balan under the banner Annai Films and was directed by A. Subba Rao. R. R.Chandran handled the cinematography while Sornam wrote the screenplay and dialogues.[4]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu while the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan and Vaali.[5]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Penne Ondru Sollavaa" | P. Susheela | Vaali |
| "Kallirukkum Roja Malar" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Kannadasan |
| "Raajaathi Kaathirundhaa" | Vaali | |
| "Ennaip Paarthu Edhai Paarthaalum" | ||
| "Ethanai Selvangal Vandhaalume" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| "Paarvaiyile Pandhal Katti" | P. Susheela |
Reception
Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran said, "The story follows the beaten track and in a nutshell, the audience get the same kind of dish they are used to. A striking feature that stands out, however, in the film is the acting of M. G Ramachandran".[6]
References
- ↑ "Thayin Madiyil". The Indian Express. 18 December 1964. p. 3. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ↑ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ↑ Neelamegam, G. (2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers.
- ↑ "1964 – தாயின் மடியில் – அன்னை பிலிம்ஸ்" [1964 – Thayin Madiyil – Annai Films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ↑ தாயின் மடியில் (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Annai Films. 1964. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ↑ Ramachandran, T. M. (16 January 1965). "Thayin Madiyil". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. p. 52. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.