Thai Ullam
| Thai Ullam | |
|---|---|
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| Tamil | தாய் உள்ளம் |
| Directed by | K. Ramnoth |
| Based on |
East Lynne by Henry Wood |
| Starring |
R. S. Manohar Gemini Ganesan |
Production company |
Narayanan & Company |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thai Ullam (English: Mother's Heart) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Ramnoth. Starring R. S. Manohar and Gemini Ganesan in the lead roles, the film has music composed by V. Nagaiah and A. Rama Rao.[1] It is an adaptation of the English tearjerker novel East Lynne, by Henry Wood.[2]
Cast
- Male cast[3]
- Chittor V. Nagaiah as Zamindar Seethapathy
- R. S. Manohar as Manohar
- Gemini Ganesan as Sekar
- K. Ramasamy as Kumastha Kuppu
- Javert Seetharaman as Magistrate Masilamani
- Chandrababu as Sukumar
- C. V. V. Panthulu as Sabapathy
- Female cast[2]
- M. V. Rajamma as Nirmala
- Madhuri Devi as Vasundhara
- K. R. Chellam as Santhamma
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Janaki
- G. Sakunthala as Singari
Production
K. Ramnoth, who had left Gemini Studios on 15 August 1947, worked for Narayanan & Company, for which he made the film Thai Ullam, an adaptation of the novel East Lynne by Henry Wood.[2] While R. S. Manohar was cast as the male lead, T. S. Balaiah was considered for playing the antagonist. He however opted out of the project after demanding a salary of ₹75,000, which he was refused.[4] Subsequently, he was replaced by a then struggling actor named R. Ganesh, who later became known as Gemini Ganesan. The film became a major breakthrough for Ganesan, who would later become a part of the "Big Three" of Tamil cinema, the other two being Sivaji Ganesan and M. G. Ramachandran.[2]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Nagaiah and A. Rama Rao, with lyrics by Kanakasurabhi.[5]
| Track | Song | Singer | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathayai Kelada | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Surabhi |
| 2 | Konjum Puraave | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Udumalai Narayana Kavi |
| 3 | Kovil Muluthum Kanden | M. L. Vasanthakumari | S. D. Sundaram |
| 4 | Vellai Thamarai | M. L. Vasanthakumari | S. D. Sundaram |
Reception
Film historian Randor Guy called Thai Ullam a "cinematic masterpiece", and concluded that the film would be "Remembered for: melodious music, especially hit tunes by the inimitable MLV."[4]
References
- ↑ "Thai Ullam Songs". Raaga.com. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Star and a versatile actor". The Hindu. 15 August 2003. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ↑ Thai Ullam [Mother's Heart] (songbook) (in Tamil). Narayanan & Company. 1952.
- 1 2 "Cinema Plus / Columns : Thaai Ullam 1952". The Hindu. 25 April 2008. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ↑ "Thai Ullam". Saavn. Retrieved 25 October 2016.