# Thangaikkor Geetham

Thangaikkor Geetham (transl. A Song For The Younger Sister) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar. The film stars Sivakumar, Rajendar, Anand Babu and Nalini. It marks Anand Babu's acting debut. The film was released on 4 November 1983, and became a box office hit.

## Plot

Soolakaruppan is forced to abandon his education at a young age to care for his younger sister, Sudha. Unable to rely on their alcoholic father and abusive stepmother, he leaves home with Sudha in search of a better life. Soolakaruppan takes on various odd jobs to support them and eventually secures work at Senthamarai’s factory.
A strong believer in justice, Soolakaruppan often confronts wrongdoing, leading to frequent clashes with his boss and the boss’s son. Despite these difficulties, he remains determined that Sudha completes her college education.
While at college, Sudha falls in love with Babu, a dancer, but distances herself upon realising his true womanising nature. Meanwhile, Inspector Harichandran, who values education and disapproves of dowry, hopes to marry a poor but educated woman. However, his aunt and uncle insist on finding a wealthy bride for him.
Soolakaruppan arranges Sudha’s marriage to Harichandran, but his family demands a hefty dowry without Harichandran’s knowledge. At the last moment, Soolakaruppan’s boss sabotages his efforts, preventing him from securing the money. In desperation, Soolakaruppan arranges the wedding using fake jewellery.
Sudha marries Harichandran, but conceals the truth to avoid complications. Soon after, Soolakaruppan’s boss frames him for crimes he did not commit, forcing Harichandran to arrest his brother-in-law. The fake jewellery is also discovered, and Babu reappears, blackmailing Sudha with her past.
Soolakaruppan overcomes immense obstacles to protect Sudha’s marriage and ensure she can live happily with Harichandran.

## Cast

* Sivakumar as Harichandran
* T. Rajendar as Soolakaruppan
* Anand Babu as Babu
* Nalini as Sudha, Soolakaruppan's sister
* Senthamarai as Soolakaruppan's boss
* Sathyaraj as Nayaka
* Vennira Aadai Moorthy
* S. S. Chandran as Harichandran's uncle
* Gandhimathi as Harichandran's aunt
* Idichapuli Selvaraj as Thakkali
* Master Haja Sheriff as Moorthy
* Usilai Mani as Tharakar
* Pasi Narayanan
* Rajani
* Sushma
* Shanthi
* Nasreen
* Vani

## Production

Thangaikkor Geetham is the debut for Anand Babu as an actor.

## Soundtrack

The music was composed by Rajendar, who also wrote the lyrics. For the Telugu-dubbed version Prema Samrajyam, all lyrics were written by Rajasri.

### Tamil version

| Song | Singers | Length |
| "Pahelendrum Iravendrum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sasirekha | 04:57 |
| "Ye Machchi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:33 |
| "Dhinam Dhinam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:40 |
| "Idhu Rathiri Neram" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sasirekha | 04:49 |
| "Thanga Nilave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:55 |
| "Thanjavooru Melam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 05:02 |
| "Thanniyilla Meenai Pole" | LR. Anjali | 05:02 |
| "Thattiparthen" | T. Rajendar | 04:46 |

### Telugu version

| Song | Singers | Length |
| "Anudinam – 1984" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 01:18 |
| "Prathireyi Prathi Pagalu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:53 |
| "Idhi Raathri Samayam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:57 |
| "Sannayi Dolu Melam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:58 |
| "Galipata" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:54 |
| "Anudinam – Disco" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:43 |
| "Ye Maradala" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:12 |
| "Lokalu Elevada" | S. Janaki | 04:49 |

## Release and reception

Thangaikkor Geetham was released on 4 November 1983, Diwali day. Jayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated the music, but said the film was fatigue inducing.

## Legacy

The dialogue "Vaada En Machi Vaazhakka Bajji" (transl. Come my bro, banana fritter) gained a cult following, and was used in a scene in the 2017 film Kavan in which Rajendar's character signs this dialogue instead of his signature. The dialogue is also used in the 2021 film Master, moments before JD (Vijay) kills Bhavani (Vijay Sethupathi).