Unnaithan Thambi (transl. You only, brother) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-edited by R. Vittal, and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Jaishankar and Jayachitra, with Ashokan, Srikanth, Thengai Srinivasan and Vennira Aadai Moorthy in supporting roles. It was released on 30 August 1974. The film's storyline was later adapted for Raja Chinna Roja (1989), also written by Arunachalam.[2][3]
| Unnaithan Thambi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. Vittal |
| Written by | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Starring | Jaishankar Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | Dutt |
| Edited by | N. Damodaran R. Vittal |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Geetha Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Jaishankar is the caretaker in a household managed by Ashokan. After Ashokan loses his vision, Jaishankar manages things in the household, and exposes the treachery of Ashokan's brother-in-law.
Cast
edit- Jaishankar as the caretaker
- Jayachitra
- Ashokan as the head of the household
- Srikanth
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Raghu
- Master Ramu
- V. S. Raghavan (guest appearance)
- Manorama
- C. I. D. Sakunthala
- Shanthi
- Baby Sumathi
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao
- Junior Balaiah
Production
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Themes
editThe film has several dialogues which Sridhar Swaminathan, writing for Hindu Tamil Thisai, feels were in support of M. G. Ramachandran.[5]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Unakku Naan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | |
| 2. | "Sirikkum Chinnamma" | L. R. Eswari | |
| 3. | "Mani Vilakke" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vasantha | |
| 4. | "Chinna Chinna" | Latha, T. M. Soundararajan |
Release and reception
editUnnaithan Thambi was released on 30 August 1974.[7] Kanthan of Kalki praised the acting of Jaishankar and other actors and added the makers tried to say something innovative in the screenplay and called R. Vittal's direction having force but felt the music was non-sticky.[8]
References
edit- ^ Dharap, B. V. (1974). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 270.
- ^ Suganth, M (20 July 2019). "Movie Milestone: 30 Years Of Raja Chinna Roja". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Aandisamy, Vinothini (1 June 2022). "இந்திய சினிமாவில் முதல்முறை லைவ் ஆக்ஷன் அனிமேஷன் இடம்பெற்ற ரஜினி படம்". News18 (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "உன்னைத்தான் தம்பி". Navamani (in Tamil). 4 February 1973. p. 4. Archived from the original on 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ சுவாமிநாதன், ஸ்ரீதர் (26 May 2016). "எம்ஜிஆர் 100 | 72 - உதவும் மனம்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Unnaithaan Thambi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Vijayabhaskar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "உன்னைத்தான் தம்பி / Unnaithan Thambi (1974)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ காந்தன் (29 September 1974). "உன்னைத்தான் தம்பி!". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 43. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
