Thanga Rangan

Thanga Rangan is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by S. R. Dakshinamurthy. The film stars Thengai Srinivasan, Vijayakumar and Srividya. It was released on 30 October 1978.

Plot

Rangan is a rickshaw puller and his brother-in-law Kesavulu molests his lover.

Cast

Thengai Srinivasan as Rangan
Vijayakumar
Srividya as Ponnamma
Kannan as Kesavulu
Shubha
Prameela
K. Samarasam

Production

The scene where Kesavulu challenges Rangan to meet him was shot at Paramount Garden. A scene between Srinivasan and Srividya was shot at Vauhini Studios.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Release and reception

Thanga Rangan was released on 30 October 1978, Diwali day. P. S. M. of Kalki said the film could be watched for the performances of Srinivasan and Srividya. Ananda Vikatan rated the film 39 out of 100, criticising its predictability. Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting, cinematography, art and music.