Thayilla Kuzhandhai (transl. Motherless child) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Vijayakumar and Jayachitra. It was released on 22 October 1976.
Plot
Cast
- Male cast
- Vijayakumar
- A. V. M. Rajan
- Jai Ganesh
- Thengai Srinivasan
- S. A. Ashokan
- Nagesh
- Sundarrajan
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- Female cast
- Jayachitra
- Sukumari
- A. Sakunthala
- Jayapriya
- Baby Bhabita
Production
Thayilla Kuzhandhai was shot mostly in Pollachi. A jallikattu scene pictured on Vijayakumar was shot with more than 20,000 people as extras watching. Due to his experience in the sport, Vijayakumar was able to perform his own stunts. The film also featured a rekla race scene.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
Release and reception
Thayilla Kuzhandhai was released on 22 October 1976, during Diwali. Kanthan of Kalki lauded the performances of Jayachitra, Rajan and Bhabita, Ramamoorthy's cinematography and the rekla race scene.
References
External links
- Thayilla Kuzhandhai at IMDb
