Thulasi Maadam () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. B. Srinivasan and written by Thamizhmaaran. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Gemini Chandraknatha (in dual roles), V. Gopalakrishnan and Sharadha.
Plot
Mary and Janaki are two look-alike women but they are not related to each other. Mary is the daughter of a retired collector and Janaki is from a middle-class family. Mary is affianced to Thomas, an army officer while Janaki is married to a company executive. Janaki gives birth to a child and is found to have tuberculosis, so, her mother-in-law separates her from the child. In the meantime, Janaki's mother dies. The mother-in-law's adopted son Peter feels pity for the separated Janaki and her child. Accidentally he meets Mary, the look-alike of Janaki. Peter comes out with a clever plan and swaps Mary with Janaki. Several complications arise and finally the families are united.
Cast The list is adapted from The Hindu article.
A. V. M. Rajan as Company Executive Gemini Chandrakantha as Mary and Janaki V. Gopalakrishnan as Thomas Sharadha S. N. Lakshmi M. S. Sundari Bai Master Gopal as Peter Seethalakshmi A. Karunanidhi S. Kathiresan
Production The film was produced by M. A. Venu who earlier produced award-winning films like Sampoorna Ramayanam and Mudhalali. Screenplay and dialogues were written by Thamizhmaran.
Soundtrack Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song "Aadum Mayile Aattam Engey" became a super hit.
Song Singer Lyrics Length "Aadum MAyile Aattam Enge" T. M. SoundararajanKa. Mu. Sheriff 03:52 "Chithirai Maadha Nilavinile" 03:29 "Ammaadiyo Athaanukku Kovatha Paaru" S. Janaki "Kalyaana Saappadu Podum Munne" Thiruchi Thiyagarajan 03:37 "Maiyai Thottu Ezhudhiyavar" S. Janaki & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi 03:31
Reception Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran said the director "has shown much courage in tackling a ticklish subject". Despite this, the film did not fare well at the box office.
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