En Thangai (transl. My Younger Sister) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film starring M. G. Ramachandran and E. V. Saroja. The film is based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name. It was released on 31 May 1952.[1] The film was remade in Hindi as Chhoti Bahen, in Telugu as Aada Paduchu and in Kannada as Onde Balliya Hoogalu.
Rajendran, the breadwinner of his family, watches over his young brother, Selvam, a student, his younger sister Meena and their very ill mother, Gunavathi. Karunagaran Pillai, their paternal uncle, robs them of their fortune after the disappearance of the patriarch, and refuses all requests for financial help by Rajendran. On the other hand, Suriyamoorthy, Karunagaran's son, discreetly devotes himself to his cousin, Rajendran, and his family. One evening, during a violent thunderstorm, young Meena loses her eyesight. She then becomes the scapegoat of Selvam's wealthy wife, Rajam, her sister-in-law, who also begins hating Meena. Rajendran, previously unaware of the situation, finally discovers his younger sister's ordeal. Following a heated quarrel, Selvam and Rajam leave the family home, leaving Rajendran totally distraught. Then sadly, their mother dies and, expelled by their uncle, Rajendran and Meena are forced out onto the street.
Their cousin, Suriyamoorthy, runs away from his father to the capital, where he becomes a rickshaw driver and offers temporary accommodation to Rajendran and Meena. Meanwhile, younger brother, Selvam, becomes addicted to horse racing just like his father-in-law, driving his family into financial ruin and neglecting Rajam. After Rajendran manages to reconcile the couple, Rajam dies in a road accident. Karunagaran comes in search of his son, and he too is knocked down by a vehicle. Dying, he gives his permission for Suriyamoorthy to marry Mary, a Christian. As for Rajendran, he is beaten and finally, pushed to his limits, carries his sister into the sea and they both disappear under the waves.
The pre-production crew at Central Studios, Coimbatore, initially planned to merge the plays Parasakthi by Pavalar Balasundaram and En Thangai by T. S. Natarajan to make a film. However, Natarajan disagreed with the idea;[2]En Thangai was ultimately made as a single film directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy. Thiruchi Loganathan was initially cast as the lead actor; however, after a few scenes were shot, he was removed as Narayana Murthy was not impressed.[3] Unsuccessful attempts were earlier made to have Sivaji Ganesan, who portrayed the role on stage, do the same onscreen. The role ultimately went to M. G. Ramachandran.[4] This movie was produced in competition with Parasakthi, and was released few months earlier than Parasakthi. Both movies turned out to be popular in box office.
"Annaiye Annaiye Annaiye Arul Thaaarum Mary Thaaye"
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Reception
The film was a success in box office. Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2008 that the film will be "Remembered for its emotion drenched storyline and MGR’s role as a loving brother, considered by critics as one of his best performances ever." The film was remade in Telugu as Na Chellelu (1953) with the same team. It was remade by L. V. Prasad in Hindi as Chhoti Bahen (1959).[3]
References
^"எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
^Guy, Randor (24 April 2011). . The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 June 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
^ abGuy, Randor (28 November 2008). "En Thangai 1952". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
^Guy, Randor (10 November 2006). "A star fades away". The Hindu. from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
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En Thangai transl My Younger Sister is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film starring M G Ramachandran and E V Saroja The film is based on T S Natarajan s play of the same name It was released on 31 May 1952 1 The film was remade in Hindi as Chhoti Bahen in Telugu as Aada Paduchu and in Kannada as Onde Balliya Hoogalu En ThangaiTheatrical release posterDirected byCh Narayana MurthyScreenplay byCh Narayana MurthyBased onEn Thangaiby T S NatarajanStarringM G Ramachandran E V SarojaP S GovindanP V NarasimmabharathiMadhuri DeviCinematographyJithen BanerjiEdited byCh Narayana MurthyMusic byC N PanduranganProductioncompanyAshoka PicturesRelease date31 May 1952 1952 05 31 Running time170 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageTamil Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Soundtrack 5 Reception 6 References 7 External linksPlot EditRajendran the breadwinner of his family watches over his young brother Selvam a student his younger sister Meena and their very ill mother Gunavathi Karunagaran Pillai their paternal uncle robs them of their fortune after the disappearance of the patriarch and refuses all requests for financial help by Rajendran On the other hand Suriyamoorthy Karunagaran s son discreetly devotes himself to his cousin Rajendran and his family One evening during a violent thunderstorm young Meena loses her eyesight She then becomes the scapegoat of Selvam s wealthy wife Rajam her sister in law who also begins hating Meena Rajendran previously unaware of the situation finally discovers his younger sister s ordeal Following a heated quarrel Selvam and Rajam leave the family home leaving Rajendran totally distraught Then sadly their mother dies and expelled by their uncle Rajendran and Meena are forced out onto the street Their cousin Suriyamoorthy runs away from his father to the capital where he becomes a rickshaw driver and offers temporary accommodation to Rajendran and Meena Meanwhile younger brother Selvam becomes addicted to horse racing just like his father in law driving his family into financial ruin and neglecting Rajam After Rajendran manages to reconcile the couple Rajam dies in a road accident Karunagaran comes in search of his son and he too is knocked down by a vehicle Dying he gives his permission for Suriyamoorthy to marry Mary a Christian As for Rajendran he is beaten and finally pushed to his limits carries his sister into the sea and they both disappear under the waves Cast EditMale castM G Ramachandran as Rajendran P S Govindan as Suryamurthi P V Narasimmabharathi as Selvam M G Chakrapani as Karunagaram Pillai T R B Rao as Veerasami Pillai C S Pandhiyan as Azhagan S N Narayanasami as Veeraiyan Kottapuli Jayaraman as Chitraguptan Master Krishnan as Idiot Boy N Azhwar as Gundu Chetty Female castMadhuri Devi as Rajam V Susheela as Mary S R Janaki as Gunavathi E V Saroja as Meena M N Rajam as AzhagiProduction EditThe pre production crew at Central Studios Coimbatore initially planned to merge the plays Parasakthi by Pavalar Balasundaram and En Thangai by T S Natarajan to make a film However Natarajan disagreed with the idea 2 En Thangai was ultimately made as a single film directed by Ch Narayana Murthy Thiruchi Loganathan was initially cast as the lead actor however after a few scenes were shot he was removed as Narayana Murthy was not impressed 3 Unsuccessful attempts were earlier made to have Sivaji Ganesan who portrayed the role on stage do the same onscreen The role ultimately went to M G Ramachandran 4 This movie was produced in competition with Parasakthi and was released few months earlier than Parasakthi Both movies turned out to be popular in box office Soundtrack EditThe music was composed by C N Pandurangan Lyrics were written by Bharathidasan A Maruthakasi Saravanabavananthar Suratha Ki Rajagopal and Narasimman Singers are P S Govindhan and C S Pandiyan Playback singers are A M Rajah T A Mothi M L Vasanthakumari P Leela A P Komala A G Rathnamala K V Janaki and N Lalitha No Song Singers Lyrics Length m ss 1 Aadum Oonjalai Pole T A Mothi amp P Leela Suratha 03 332 Azhagaai Bommai Vaitthu A P Komala A Maruthakasi 03 023 Good Luck Good Luck C S Pandiyan amp A G Rathnamala A Maruthakasi 02 304 Meelaa Thuyaraamo Kangal Irandum N Lalitha Narasimman 03 395 Dheena Dhayaabari Thaaye M L Vasanthakumari Saravanabhavananthar 03 346 Kaadhal Vaazhvile Magizhndhom T A Mothi amp P Leela Bharathidasan 03 117 Vaazhvadhilum Nalam Soozhvadhilum P S Govindhan Bharathidasan 02 568 Inbame Siridhum Ariyaadha Pen Jenmam P Leela Saravanabhavananthar 03 129 Naalukku Naal Paarkira Podhe N Lalitha A Maruthakasi 03 0110 Varumai Puyalaale Karuvile Uruvaana Gaayam A M Rajah A Maruthakasi 04 0111 En Inba Jothiye Un Anbu Paarvaiyaal P S Govindhan amp K V Janaki A Maruthakasi 03 3412 Annaiye Annaiye Annaiye Arul Thaaarum Mary Thaaye A P Komala Ki Rajagopal 03 22Reception EditThe film was a success in box office Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2008 that the film will be Remembered for its emotion drenched storyline and MGR s role as a loving brother considered by critics as one of his best performances ever The film was remade in Telugu as Na Chellelu 1953 with the same team It was remade by L V Prasad in Hindi as Chhoti Bahen 1959 3 References Edit எம ஜ ஆர நட த த படங கள ன பட ட யல Ithayakkani in Tamil 2 April 2011 Archived from the original on 14 November 2018 Retrieved 3 January 2022 Guy Randor 24 April 2011 Parasakthi 1952 The Hindu Archived from the original on 21 June 2013 Retrieved 7 April 2021 a b Guy Randor 28 November 2008 En Thangai 1952 The Hindu Archived from the original on 3 June 2015 Retrieved 1 February 2017 Guy Randor 10 November 2006 A star fades away The Hindu Archived from the original on 4 December 2021 Retrieved 4 December 2021 External links EditEn Thangai at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title En Thangai 1952 film amp oldid 1134993454, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
