Thai Pongal (film)
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| 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 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thai Pongal (/ˈθaɪˈpoʊŋɡəl/) 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]
Cast
Production
Thai Pongal is the only directorial credit of lyricist and screenwriter M. G. Vallabhan.[3]
Soundtrack
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, Jency | |
| 2. | "Kanmalargalin" | Ilaiyaraaja, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Thanesathiradum" | S. Janaki, B. S. Sasirekha | |
| 4. | "Panivizhum Poo Nilavil" | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 5. | "Theertha Karaithaniley" | Jency |
