Thazhampoo

Thazhampoo (pronounced [taːɻambuː] transl. The Pandanus flower) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. S. Ramadass. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 23 October 1965.

Thazhampoo
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	N. S. Ramadass
Screenplay by	G. Balasubramaniam
Story by	K. P. Kottarakkara
Starring	M. G. Ramachandran K. R. Vijaya
Cinematography	W. R. Subba Rao
Edited by	G. Radhakrishnan
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	Sri Balamurugan Films
Release date	23 October 1965 (1965-10-23)
Running time	143 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

When Kandaswamy, an accountant, goes to his employer to ask for money, he is framed for murder and imprisoned. His brother, Durai, convinced that Kandaswamy is innocent, strives to uncover the plot.

Cast

• M. G. Ramachandran as Durai
• K. R. Vijaya as Kamali
• M. R. Radha as S. P. Raja Ratnam
• M. N. Nambiar as Mohan
• S. A. Ashokan as Kandhasamy
• Manimala as Bakiyum
• B. V. Radha as Kaveri^[1]
• Nagesh as Velu
• Manorama as Velu's love interest
• K. R. Ramsingh as Murugan
• M. K. Mustafa as Inspector of police
• Thirupadisamy as S. P. Somanadhan
• A. Veerappan as Kamali's car driver

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.^[2]

Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length
"Aerikkarai Oaraththilae"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	Kannadasan	03:37
"Engae Poividum Kaalam"	T. M. Soundararajan	Vaali	03:25
"Pangkuni Maadhaththil"	P. Susheela		01:38
"Thaazham Poovin"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	Thyagarajan	05:46
"Thoo Vaanam Idhu"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	Vaali	03:27
"Vatta Vatta Paaththi"	P. Susheela	Alangudi Somu	04:13

Release and reception

Thazhampoo was released on 23 October 1965, Diwali day.^[3][4] Writing in Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran called it "a mass entertainer with all conventional cliches".^[5]