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Thanga Rangan
''Thanga Rangan'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film written and directed by S. R. Dakshinamurthy. The film stars Thengai Srinivasan, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar and Srividya. It was released on 30 October 1978. Plot Rangan is a rickshaw puller. His brother-in-law Kesavulu molests his lover. Cast * Thengai Srinivasan * Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar * Srividya * Shubha (actress), Shubha * Prameela Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, N. Kamarajan and Muthulingam. The playback singers were T. M. Soundararajan, T. K. Kala, Jayachandran, P. Susheela and Kovai Soundararajan. The songs in the film were "Irattai Ilai", "Dhupariya Porom","Udhadugalil" and "Engarangan Thangarangan". Release ''Thanga Rangan'' was released on 30 October 1978, Diwali day. P. S. M. of ''Kalki (magazine), Kalki'' said the film could be watched for the performances of Srinivasan and Srividya. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thengai Srinivasan
Thengai Srinivasan (21 October 1937 – 9 November 1987) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language, Tamil-language films and plays from the 1960s to the 1980s. He was given the prefix ''Thengai'' (coconut) after his role as a coconut-seller in the play ''Kal Manam''. Although originally a comedian, he also performed in other genres and enacted several lead and antagonistic roles. Early life Srinivasan was born to Rajavel Mudaliar (Chennai) and Subammal (Srivaikuntam in Tuticorin district) on 21 October 1937. He had two sisters. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Chennai. Srinivasan's father was an artist who staged several plays and it was his influence which stimulated Srinivasan's interest in an acting career. After school, Srinivasan joined the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai and later started his theatrical career in the Railway Dramatic Club. Srinivasan's first stage appearance was in his father's drama ''Galatta Kalyanam''. Srinivasan was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |