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Thyagam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Vijayan
Dialogue byA. L. Narayanan
Story byShaktipada Rajguru
Produced byK. Balaji
Starring
CinematographyN. Balakrishnan
Edited byB. Kanthasamy
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Sujatha Cine Arts
Distributed bySJS Paradise[1]
Release date
  • 4 March 1978 (1978-03-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thyagam (/θjɑːɡəm/ transl. Sacrifice)[2] is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Vijayan, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Lakshmi. It is a remake of the 1974 Bengali/Hindi bilingual film Amanush.[3] The film revolves around a wealthy man who falls into poverty due to the machinations of his accountant who later has him arrested on false charges. It was released on 4 March 1978 and became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year.[1]

Plot

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Raja and Radha are lovers. Raja is a rich man who has now fallen into depths of despair and poverty due to machinations of his accountant. He has taken over the family property after sending Raja to prison under fake rape and murder charges. Radha too has left him. Inspector Prasanth joins duty and strikes an odd friendship with Raja after initial skirmishes. He rehabilitates Raja, who is an engineer, by giving him a civil contract for construction of a bridge. Life seems to turn for the better until the accountant finds out that the inspector is now reinvestigating the fake charges. He attempts to destroy the bridge, damage Raja and Prasanth's name and save himself. Does he succeed or does Raja manage to redeem himself?

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja and the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[4][5] The song "Thenmalli Poove" is set to Mohanam raga.[6][7]

SongSingerLength
"Nallavarkkellam" T. M. Soundararajan4:21
"Thenmalli Poove" T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki 4:03
"Ulagam Verum" T. M. Soundararajan 4:24
"Varuga Engal" T. M. Soundararajan, Kausalya, Mohd.Yusuf, M.Vasudevan 5:47
"Vasantha Kaala Kolangal" S. Janaki 3:43

Reception

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Ananda Vikatan gave the film 45 out of 100 marks, primarily praising Ganesan and Lakshmi's performances, the cinematography and the colouring by Prasad Labs.[8] Free India praised the performances of Ganesan and Lakshmi, even though the latter seemed underutilised. The critic also appreciated the cinematography and editing but felt the music was average.[9]

References

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  1. 1 2 "சிவாஜியின் தியாகம் பட வசூல் சர்ச்சை - போஸ்டரிலேயே பதிலடி கொடுத்த தயாரிப்பாளர்". News18 (in Tamil). 4 March 2022. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Arun, Kalyan (9 February 2021). "Sasikala's AIADMK entry looks tough but corruption never stopped Jayalalithaa from comebacks". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Piousji (20 May 1979). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. p. 43. Retrieved 11 December 2018 – via Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ "Thyagam". Saregama. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Thyagam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "இளையராஜா 75". Dinamani (in Tamil). 17 June 2018. Archived from the original on 27 May 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 161. OCLC 295034757.
  8. ↑ "தியாகம்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 1978. Retrieved 11 January 2025 – via Internet Archive.
  9. ↑ "Thyagam". Free India. 12 March 1978. p. 8. Retrieved 18 July 2026 – via Internet Archive.
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