Anbu Thangai
Anbu Thangai is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring R. Muthuraman and Jayalalithaa. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Chelleli Kapuram. Kamal Haasan choreographed a song featuring Jayalalithaa and himself for the film.
Cast
- R. Muthuraman as Ramu
- Srikanth as Sriram
- Major Sundarrajan
- Ramadas
- K. A. Thangavelu
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Usilai Mani
- Kamal Haasan as the Buddha
- Jayalalithaa as Radha
- Jaya as Geetha
- Kumari Sachu
- A. Sakunthala
Production
Govindan, who previously worked as publicity designer, expressed interest in producing a film with S. P. Muthuraman as director which eventually became Anbu Thangai. The film began production in early February 1973 and it was launched at AVM Studios on 3 February 1973. Guhanathan, who co-produced the film, wanted Muthuraman to direct the film; however Muthuraman felt if Jayalalithaa was not comfortable working with him she can choose another director. When Jayalalithaa learned that the film is being directed by Muthuraman who previously worked in Enga Mama as assistant director she agreed to the choice. Kamal Haasan, who was a dance assistant to K. Thangappan, made a cameo appearance as the Buddha in a song.Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This was Mahadevan's first collaboration with S. P. Muthuraman.| Song | Singers |
| "Mannargal Vanagum" | P. Susheela |
| "Vaangadi Vaanga" | L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela |
| "Kozhiyum Kozhiyum" | P. Susheela |
| "Aadi Vaa Azhagurani" | T. M. Soundararajan |