Kalthoon
| Kalthoon | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Major Sundarrajan |
| Story by | Vijay Krishnaraj |
| Produced by | S. S. Karuppa Sami |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Major Sundarrajan |
| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | S.S.K. Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kalthoon (transl. Rock Pillar) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Major Sundarrajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya and Sundarrajan. It is an adaptation of the stage play of the same name. The film was released on 1 May 1981 and was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.[1]
Plot
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Parameshwaran Goundar, a respected village chieftain and farmer, struggles to sell his land to fund the medical education of his youngest son, Pazhanisamy. Parameshwaran has two other sons: one adopted and one biological. Despite excelling academically, Pazhanisamy develops a reputation as a womanizer, causing great disappointment to his father.
Parameshwaran's own father was a notorious womaniser who murdered his own wife, Parameshwaran's mother when she tried to stop him. When his father's behavior threatened to tarnish the village's reputation, Parameshwaran, placing justice and honor above family, killed his father to restore the community's respect. He served a prison sentence for the act and later earned the position of chieftain for his unwavering commitment to justice.
When Pazhanisamy's behavior begins to mirror that of his grandfather, Parameshwaran publicly confronts him, even striking him at his college. This incident alienates Pazhanisamy from his family, setting the stage for a dramatic conflict. The story culminates in whether Parameshwaran will choose justice over familial ties once more or if Pazhanisamy will repent and change his ways.
Cast
[edit]- Sivaji Ganesan as Parameshwara Gounder
- K. R. Vijaya
- Major Sundarrajan
- Nagesh
- Thengai Srinivasan
- V. S. Raghavan
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Thilak
- Jayamala
Production
[edit]Kalthoon was based on the stage play of the same name.[2][3] Sundarrajan who acted in the play, directed the film adaptation.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.[5][6]
| Song | Singers | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Singara Chittu Thaan" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 07:48 |
| "Ezhu Thalaimuraiyil" | T. M. Soundararajan | 05:32 |
| "Valarththa Kada Mutta Vanda" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:20 |
| "Eswaran Sannadhiyil" | T. M. Soundararajan |
Release and reception
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Kalthoon was released on 1 May 1981.[7] Kutty Krishnan of Kalki criticised Sundarrajan's direction.[8] After the film's success, Thilak adapted the film's title as a prefix.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "கல்தூண்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 8 August 1981.
- ^ Majordasan. "Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema – Major Sundarrajan". Kalyanamalai. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ Krishnamachari, Suganthy (27 August 2015). "Made a 'Major' impact". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "நான் சுவாசிக்கும் சிவாஜி (22) - ஒய்.ஜி. மகேந்திரன்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 2 March 2014. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "Kalthoon". Hungama. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Kalthoon Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ கிருஷ்ணன், குட்டி (10 May 1981). "கல்தூண்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 47. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Veteran actor Thilak passes away battling COVID-19". The Times of India. 7 May 2021. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.