Thanga Thambi

Thanga Thambi is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ramnath–Francis and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Ravichandran, Bharathi, Vanisri and Major Sundarrajan. It was released on 26 January 1967.

Cast

Ravichandran as Venu/Venugopal
Bharathi as Saraswathi/Sarasu
Vanisri as Sundari
Major Sundarrajan as Varathan

Other supporting roles are played by Nagesh, Manorama, O. A. K. Thevar and En Thangai Natarajan.

Production

Thanga Thambi was directed by Ramnath–Francis and written by M. Karunanidhi. R.Periyanayagam and S. P. Karuppaiah Pillai produced the film under Umayal Productions. Cinematography was handled by Sundara Babu, art direction by Angamuthu and the editing by R. Devarajan.

Music

The music of the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The lyrics were written by Vaali and Avinasi Mani.

Release and reception

Thanga Thambi was released on 26 January 1967, and was distributed by Jayalakshmi Pictures Circuit. Kalki said the film stumbled in the beginning, but post interval it did better.