Thai Pongal (film)

Thai Pongal is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. G. Vallabhan. The film stars Radhika and Vijayan. It was released on 30 May 1980, and failed at the box office.

Cast

 * Radhika as Tamilselvi
 * Vijayan
 * Rajesh
 * Chakravarthy
 * Sudhakar as a teacher (guest appearance)
 * Saritha as Sorna (guest appearance)
 * Writer Sujatha as himself (guest appearance)

Production
Thai Pongal is the only directorial credit of lyricist and screenwriter M. G. Vallabhan.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by the director Vallabhan. The opening portions of the song "Kanmalargalin" sample "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA. The song "Theertha Karaithaniley" attained popularity.

Reception
Kanthan of Kalki wrote there is nothing wrong with making a good compelling screenplay into a film and getting an 'A' certificate. But writing the story, scripting and setting the scenes just to get an 'A' certificate is disgusting.