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Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum (1958)

Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum poster
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

It is about a woman named Thai whose arrival creates new chances for those around her. The story follows her interactions with various characters in a small community.

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What happens

Thai Piranthal Vazhi Pirakkum (transl. The birth of Thai will pave the way for new opportunities) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film, written directed and produced by A. K. Velan in his directorial debut. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and M. N. Rajam, with Prem Nazir, Rajasulochana and V. K. Ramasamy in supporting roles. Released on 14 January 1958, it emerged a major commercial success, and was remade in Telugu as Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958), in Hindi as Barkha (1959), and in Kannada as Rowdy Ranganna (1968). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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