Anbu Thangai

Anbu Thangai is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring R. Muthuraman and Jayalalithaa. The film was remake of Chelleli Kapuram. Kamal Haasan choreographed a song for Jayalalithaa and himself in the film.

Cast

 * Male cast
 * R. Muthuraman as Ramu
 * Srikanth as Sriram
 * Major Sundarrajan
 * Ramadas
 * K. A. Thangavelu
 * Oru Viral Krishna Rao
 * Usilai Mani
 * Kamal Haasan as the Buddha (Guest appearance)


 * Female cast
 * Jayalalithaa as Radha
 * Jaya as Geetha
 * Kumari Sachu
 * A. Sakunthala

Production
Govindan who previously worked as publicity designer expressed interest in producing a film with S. P. Muthuraman as director which eventually became Anbu Thangai. Guhanathan, who co-produced the film, wanted Muthuraman to direct the film however Muthuraman felt if Jayalalithaa was not comfortable working with him she can choose any other director. When Jayalalithaa learned that the film is being directed by Muthuraman who previously worked in Enga Mama as assistant director she agreed with the choice. Kamal Haasan who was working as dance assistant to K. Thangappan made a cameo appearance as the Buddha for a song.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This was Mahadevan's first collaboration with S. P. Muthuraman.

Release and reception
Anbu Thangai was released on 30 August 1974. The critic from Kalki praised the performances of the star cast, Guhanathan's story and Muthuraman's direction and concluded by calling it as among the list of those films on brother and sister after Pasamalar. According to Muthuraman, despite the film's average response at the box-office, the producer Govindan gained profits.