Tharaasu
1984 Indian film
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Tharaasu (transl. Weighing balance)[1] is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Rajaganapathy and produced by G. Kanakasubbu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Poornam Viswanathan and Prabhu.[2][3] It was released on 16 March 1984,[4] and failed at the box office.[5]
Directed byRajaganapathy
Written byRajaganapathy
Produced byG. Kanagasubbu
| Tharaasu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Rajaganapathy |
| Written by | Rajaganapathy |
| Produced by | G. Kanagasubbu |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Poornam Viswanathan Prabhu |
| Cinematography | M. Kannappa |
| Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Raja Ganapathy Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Manaalan
- K. R. Vijaya as Valli
- Poornam Viswanathan
- Prabhu as Suresh
- Ambika
- M. N. Nambiar
- Gandhimathi
- Y. G. Mahendran
- V. K. Ramasamy
- S. Varalakshmi
- Kallapetti Singaram
- Silk Smitha as an item girl
Production
The song "Naanthanya Silk" was shot at Singapore Palace at Mandavelli, Chennai.[6] The song "Ondra Renda" was shot at Vijaya Gardens.[7]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Puratchi Daasan.[8][9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sindhanai Thondri" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Polla Pokkiri" | Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 3. | "Onna Renda" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Sasikala | |
| 4. | "Naanthanya Silk" | Vani Jairam, Vijay Ramani | |
| 5. | "Aaya Kadai" | T. M. Soundararajan, Vijay Ramani | |
| 6. | "Pogathan" | T. M. Soundararajan |
