Thanga Surangam (transl. Gold Mine) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna and produced by E. V. Rajan.[1] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Bharathi and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. It was released on 28 March 1969,[2] and emerged a major success.[3]

Thanga Surangam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. R. Ramanna
Screenplay bySakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
Story byG. Balasubramaniyam
Produced byE. V. Rajan
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Bharathi
Vennira Aadai Nirmala
CinematographyG. Durai-Amirtham
Edited byM. S. Mani
Music byT. K. Ramamoorthy
Production
company
E. V. R. Pictures
Release date
  • 28 March 1969 (1969-03-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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While escaping Burma during WWII, Kamakshi gives her son Rajan to a priest Arockiyasamy to get him to safety. They reunite years later in India when Rajan is a C.B.I officer out to catch a gang that's making counterfeit gold. Scientist Subbaiya was attempting to manufacture actual gold but accidentally created a highly realistic counterfeit. The leader of the gang, Mr. Spy has amassed great wealth with this counterfeit and is holding Subbaiya hostage to create more. Rajan tries to learn more by interrogating Amutha, Subbaiya's daughter. Mr. Spy, aware of Rajan's attempts, sends several spies to get closer to him and derail his investigation. As Rajan grows closer to catching the gang, he learns shocking truths that his Father is MR.Spy Fire shots Exchanged between two And he successfully Arrest MR.SPY And He is given Gold Medal

Cast

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Production

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Some scenes were shot at the Madras Race Course.[4]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5]

Song Singer Length
"Naan Pirantha Nattu" T. M. Soundararajan, V. V. Rajaram 04:05
"Sakthi Thannadu" T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 04:08
"Kattazagu Pappa" T. M. Soundararajan 03:15
"Sandhana Kudathu Kulle" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:50
"Petra Manam Sirayiley" S. Varalakshmi 03:26
"Nadhiyae Madhuvanal" L. R. Eswari 03:05

References

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  1. ^ "தங்க சுரங்கம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 6 April 1969. p. 14. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  2. ^ "121-130". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  3. ^ S, Bala (19 August 2023). "'தங்கச்சுரங்கம்' : சிவாஜி கணேசன் நடித்த ஒரே ஒரு ஜேம்ஸ்பாண்ட் பாணி திரைக்கதை..!". Tamil Minutes (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ^ Raman, Mohan (25 August 2020). "#MadrasThroughTheMovies: Films that captured the 'sport'y Madras". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Thanga Churangam - Muradan Muthu - Galata Kalyanam Tamil Audio Cassette". Banumass. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
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