Kurathi Magan
| Kurathi Magan | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Story by | Kalaignanam |
| Produced by | Balu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 172 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kurathi Magan is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[1] 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. The film was released on 29 April 1972.[2]
Plot
The plot is about how a mother from the Kuravar community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Malai Kottai
- K. R. Vijaya as Kuppi[3]
- M. N. Nambiar as Jambilingam
- Master Sridhar as Raja[4]
- Jayachitra[5]
- Kamal Haasan as Ashok
- Shylashri
- V. K. Ramasamy as Natesan
- V. S. Raghavan as Sundaresan
- O. A. K. Thevar as Maruthaveeran
- Karikol Raju
- Suruli Rajan as Upilli
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Karuppan
- G. Sakunthala as Lakshmi
- Shanmugasundaram
- Shanmugasundari
- G. Sakunthala[6]
- S. R. Janaki
- "Baby" Kumutha
- "Baby" Thamizh Selvi
- "Master" Rajkumar
- "Master" Bablu
- R. Muthuraman as Police officer (guest Appearance)
- Sivakumar as Ice cream man (guest Appearance)
Production
Kurathi Magan was the debut film of actress Jayachitra.[7] Padmini and Sivakumar were considered for the Kurathi and Kurathi's son roles, before K. R. Vijaya and Master Sridhar were finalised. Padmini withdrew from the film 2 days after production began as a result of her marriage.[8]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.[9]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Anjathe Nee" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 06:15 |
| "Geena Geguna" | S. C. Krishnan, Krishnamoorthy, 'Tiruchy' Loganathan, Thangappan, M. R. Vijaya | 03:19 |
| "Jaathigal Illaiyadi" | M. R. Vijaya | 05:46 |
| "Kurathi Vadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:15 |
| "Nattukkulle" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, L. R. Eswari | 03:13 |
Critical reception
References
- ↑ "Tamil writer-director-producer KS Gopalakrishnan dies". Hindustan Times. 15 November 2015. Archived from the original on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ "Kurathi Magan (1972)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ↑ "நான் பெரிய நடிகையா வருவேன்னு ஜெமினி சார் சொன்னபடியே நடந்துச்சு! - ஜெமினி கணேசன் 100 - கே.ஆர்.விஜயா நெகிழ்ச்சி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 2 December 2020. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ↑ "Versatile talent". The Hindu. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ Kolappan, B. (15 November 2015). "Film director K.S. Gopalakrishnan dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 November 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ↑ "மந்திரி குமாரியின் அரச குமாரி ஜி.சகுந்தலா". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 9 September 2019. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ "As charming as ever". The Hindu. 18 December 2002. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ↑ "திரைப்படச்சோலை 8: கே.எஸ்.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 22 February 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ↑ "Kurathi Magan Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ "குறத்தி மகன்". Theekkathir (in Tamil). 30 May 1972. p. 3. Archived from the original on 7 January 2026. Retrieved 10 November 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
