Thunaivan (1969)

Thunaivan is a Tamil-language film from 1969 directed by M. A. Thirumugam, starring A. V. M. Rajan and Sowcar Janaki.

Thunaivan (transl. Companion) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. It was written by V. Balamurugan, while the music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film stars Sridevi, A. V. M. Rajan and Sowcar Janaki while Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, Sachu, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and K. B. Sundarambal feature in supporting roles. The film marked the first leading film role of Sridevi's career at the age of five, playing Muruga. It was partially filmed in black and white and Eastmancolor, and was a commercial success, running in theatres for over 100 days.

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