Kurathi Magan is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. 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.
Plot
Kuppi, a courageous woman from the marginalized Kuravar community is falsely accused of unchastity and excommunicated by her clan leader husband. Driven by a desire to shield her son from illiteracy and oppression, she relocates to the city and makes profound maternal sacrifices to secure him a formal education. The central theme emphasizes the transformative power of education and a mother's resilience as the ultimate tools for social elevation and overcoming systemic discrimination.
Cast
Production Kurathi Magan was the debut film of actress Jayachitra. 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.
Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.
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
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