Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey

Last updated

Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey
Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by S. P. Muthuraman
Written by Panchu Arunachalam
Produced by M. Saravanan
M. Balasubramaniam
Starring
CinematographyBabu
Edited byR. Vittal
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Production
company
Release date
  • 4 November 1983 (1983-11-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey (transl. Don't Sleep Brother, Don't Sleep) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language masala film [1] directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan in a double role, supported by Radha and Sulakshana. It was a blockbuster and completed a 275-day run at the box office.

Contents

Plot

Gopi is an unemployed graduate from a middle class society and Vinod is a rich graduate from high society returning from abroad after his father's death. To claim the property of Vinod, the estate manager with his mob guys assaults him and make him a drug addict by repeated injections administered by a fake doctor. Gopi's lover Padmini's father, a family friend of Vinod's father, together with Padmini, come to the estate on an excursion. Due to her curiosity, she sees Vinod and finds out that he is in a dangerous state of health due to the drug addiction. Padmini later learns that Gopi and Vinod are twins separated at birth. With the help of the house's servant, Padmini replaces Vinod with Gopi and sends him to his mother's house to save him. Gopi takes it upon himself to save the estate and properties from the hands of Vinuchakravarthy, his accomplice and his assistant.

Cast

Production

After the success of Nadodi Mannan (1958), M. G. Ramachandran wanted his second directorial to be titled as Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey named after the song from the film, however the project was shelved. [5] In 1983, AVM Productions launched a film with the same name starring Kamal Haasan. Kamal portrayed two distinct roles, and the cinematographer Babu used mask shots to differentiate the roles. [6]

The song "Vaanam Keezhe" took 17 days to be completed, this song was taken at a cost of ₹6 lakh (equivalent to ₹86 lakhorUS$110,000 in 2020). The song "Summa Nikkathinga" was shot at Vijaya Gardens. [6] [4] To shoot an expensive climax involving helicopter chase, makers took inspiration from the climax of Hindi film Dil Kaa Heera at the insistence of journalist Manian by taking long shots of bursting helicopter from that film and matched along with the actors. [6] [7]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics for all songs were written by Vaali. [8] For the Malayalam-dubbed version Vasantholsavam, all lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader, [9] and Rajashri wrote the lyrics for the Telugu-dubbed version Jalsa Rayudu. [10] The song "Naanaga Naanillai" was well received and it based on Chandrakauns raga which resembles Hindolam. [11] In early 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, a version of "Varuthu Varuthu" with rewritten lyrics spreading awareness about COVID-19, became viral. [12]

Tamil
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam  
2."Vaanam Keezhe"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
3."Ada Rama Nee Nammakitta" S. Janaki  
4."Summa Nikkathinga"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
5."Naanaga Naanille"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
6."Naanaga Naanille..." Ilaiyaraaja  
7."Varudhu Varudhu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
Malayalam
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Urangaathe Chumma Urangathe" P. Jayachandran  
2."Vaanam Thazhe Vannal" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam  
3."Hey Kema Ee Nammalodu" S. Janaki  
4."Chumma Ninneedale"P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki 
5."Njaanayee Njaanilla Dhanye"P. Jayachandran 
6."Varunnu Varunne Ini"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
Telugu
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Choope Ghatainadi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 4:36
2."Nelaku Ningi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:17
3."Padaku Midisi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki3:58
4."Oh Naanna"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:05
Total length:15:56

Release

Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey was released on 4 November 1983, [13] and completed a 275-day run at the box office. [14]

Related Research Articles

<i>Kalathur Kannamma</i> 1960 film by A. Bhimsingh

Kalathur Kannamma is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh and written by Javar Seetharaman. The film stars Gemini Ganesh, Savitri Ganesh and Kamal Haasan. It revolves around a couple — a wealthy zamindar's son and a farmer's daughter — who are separated due to circumstances, while their innocent son is forced to grow up in an orphanage.

<i>Raja Paarvai</i> 1981 film by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Raja Paarvai is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was his 100th as an actor and first as a producer. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Loosely based on the 1972 film Butterflies Are Free, it was simultaneously made and released as Amavasya Chandrudu in Telugu. Despite being a box office failure, the film received critical acclaim, and Haasan's performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor.

<i>Raja Chinna Roja</i> 1989 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Raja Chinna Roja is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language children's film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman, and produced by AVM Productions. The plot revolves around Raja (Rajinikanth), who arrives in the city to become an actor. In the process he meets his childhood friend and is forced to take care of his nieces and nephews.

<i>Paayum Puli</i> (1983 film) 1983 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Paayum Puli is a 1983 Tamil-language martial arts film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. Produced by AVM Productions, the film stars Rajinikanth and Radha. Inspired by The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978), it revolves around a meek man who learns martial arts to seek vengeance from a gang of criminals who murdered his sister.

<i>Manithan</i> (1987 film) 1987 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Manithan (transl. Human) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth, Rupini and Raghuvaran, with Senthil, Delhi Ganesh and Srividya. It was released 21 October 1987, and emerged a silver jubilee hit.

<i>Nallavanukku Nallavan</i> 1984 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Nallavanukku Nallavan is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by AVM Productions. A remake of the 1983 Telugu film Dharmaatmudu, it stars Rajinikanth and Raadhika, with Karthik, Thulasi, V. K. Ramasamy, Major Sundarrajan, Y. G. Mahendran and Visu in supporting roles. The film revolves around a worker who is bequeathed his late boss's business, earning the wrath of the boss's son who believes he swindled his father's business.

<i>Ninaithale Inikkum</i> (1979 film) 1979 film by K. Balachander

Ninaithale Inikkum is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jayaprada and Geetha. The story was written by Sujatha. The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as Andamaina Anubhavam. A large part of the film was shot in Singapore. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Pyara Tarana.

<i>Pokkiri Raja</i> (1982 film) 1982 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Pokkiri Raja is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. A remake of the Telugu film Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980), it stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Raadhika. The film revolves around a man who was framed for murder, and a lookalike who aids him in finding the true killers. It was released on 14 January 1982 and became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.

<i>Aadu Puli Attam</i> (film) 1977 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Aadu Puli Aattam is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Sangeetha and Sripriya. Later in 1978, S. P. Muthuraman remade the film in Telugu as Yetthuku Pai Yetthu, It was a partial remake of Aadu Puli Aattum. A few scenes were remade in Telugu with Telugu actors like Satyanarayana and Allu Ramalingaiah and the rest of the movie was dubbed.

<i>Maanavan</i> 1970 film by M. A. Thirumugam

Maanavan (transl. Student) is a 1970 Tamil-language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar under Dhandayudhapani Films. The script were written by Balamurugan. The film starring Jaishankar and Muthuraman with Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi, Nagesh and Sachu in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan appears only for a dance sequence along with Kutty Padmini. This was Haasan's first adult role after a seven-year hiatus. The film also marks the debut of many character actors and comedians like Pandu, Kathadi Ramamurthy among others.

<i>Uyarndha Ullam</i> 1985 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Uyarndha Ullam is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Ambika, while Radharavi, V. K. Ramasamy and Y. Gee. Mahendra play supporting roles. The film released on 27 July 1985.

Kurathi Magan is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and Jayachitra introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and Kamal Haasan in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo.

<i>Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu</i> 1976 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu is a 1976 Indian Tamil language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sujatha. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Pushpa Thangadorai. The film was released on 4 June 1976.

<i>Sakalakala Vallavan</i> (1982 film) 1982 film by S. P. Muthuraman

Sakalakala Vallavan is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Raveendran and Tulasi. Produced by AVM Productions, it revolves around a villager whose sister is raped by the village head's son when the former refuses to abide by his dictatorship. The villager vows to seek revenge and get his sister married to her rapist.

Kamal Haasan filmography

Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter, film director, film producer, politician and choreographer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He debuted as a child actor in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma, directed by A. Bhimsingh, which won him the President's Gold Medal. Since then he has acted in over 230 films in Tamil and other languages including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali. After a few projects as a child artist he took a break to continue his education. He later concentrated on dance choreography and worked as an assistant choreographer. During this time, he made uncredited appearances in a few films which he worked on.

<i>Annai Velankanni</i> 1971 Indian film

Annai Velankanni is 1971 Indian drama film in Tamil. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Padmini and K. R. Vijaya. Kamal Haasan briefly appears in an uncredited role as Jesus Christ. The film was directed by noted choreographer K. Thangappan. It comprises three stories pertaining to Catholic beliefs. Velankanni, where the film is set, is a real village in India, and has a large church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

<i>Sivappu Malli</i> 1981 film by Rama Narayanan

Sivappu Malli is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan for AVM Productions, starring Vijayakanth, Chandrasekhar, Shanthi Krishna, Aruna and S. S. Chandran. A remake of the Telugu film Erra Mallelu (1981), it revolves around two men starting a revolution against their village chiefs and the owner of a factory in the neighbouring village. The film was released on 15 August 1981.

<i>Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum</i> 1965 film by Krishnan–Panju

Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language children's film directed by the duo Krishnan–Panju. It is an adaptation of Disney's The Parent Trap (1961) which in turn was based on Erich Kästner's 1949 German novel Lisa and Lottie. The film tells the story of twin sisters attempting to reunite their separated parents.

<i>Major Chandrakanth</i> (1966 film) 1966 film by K. Balachander

Major Chandrakanth is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by K. Balachander. Based on his play of the same name, the film stars Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan and Jayalalithaa. It revolves around a retired and blind major who gives asylum to a fugitive wanted for committing murder, unaware that the victim was his younger son.

<i>Deivapiravi</i> 1960 film by Krishnan–Panju

Deivapiravi is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Krishnan–Panju. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran, K. A. Thangavelu and M. N. Rajam. The film had musical score by R. Sudarsanam. The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Anumanam and released on 24 June 1961. At the 8th National Film Awards, the film won the All India Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film. It was remade the same year in Hindi as Bindiya, and in 1965 in Sinhala as Sekaya.

References

  1. ↑ கணேசன், பால (6 August 2018). "இரு துருவங்கள் – பகுதி 3 | ரஜினி Vs கமல்". Newstm (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 "Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey". Apple TV . Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  4. 1 2 Saravanan 2013, p. 276.
  5. ↑ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (8 February 2000). "Box office collection". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 29 June 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  6. 1 2 3 Muthuraman, S. P. (13 July 2016). "சினிமா எடுத்துப் பார் 66: போதையில் இருக்கும் கமல்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai . Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  7. ↑ Saravanan 2013, p. 275.
  8. ↑ "Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  9. ↑ "Vasantholsavam (1983)". malayalachalachithram.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
  10. ↑ "Jalsaa Rayudu". JioSaavn . Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  11. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (8 November 2013). "Of love and longing". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "Tamil Nadu police constable remakes songs to spread awareness on coronavirus". The New Indian Express . 24 April 2020. Archived from the original on 3 May 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  13. ↑ Saravanan 2013, p. 274.
  14. ↑ "Here's why Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan owe their success to late Panchu Arunachalam". The Times of India . 11 August 2016. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

Bibliography

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.