Uzhaikkum Karangal
| Uzhaikkum Karangal | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | Nanjil Ki. Manogaran |
| Produced by | Kovai Chezhiyan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Latha Bhavani |
| Cinematography | P.L.Rav |
| Edited by | K.Shankar-E.A.Dhandapani |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | K.C. Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Uzhaikkum Karangal (transl. Toiling Hands) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, and written by Nanjil Ki. Manogaran. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha and Bhavani. It was released on 23 May 1976.[1][2]
Plot
Rangan is a poor man who finds employment in the house of Akkilandham. He works hard and finds love in Muthamma after some initial tiff. Gowri, widowed daughter of Akkilandam propositions him but he turns down accepting her as a sister. She however falls in the trap of Kabali who masquerades as a godman. He drugs, seduces and impregnates her before running off. The blame falls on Rangan, whom no one believes except Muthamma. Rangan traces and finds Kabali, makes him confess and marries him off to Gowri thereby clearing his name.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Rangan
- Latha as Muthamma
- Bhavani as Kumari Pankajam
- Kumari Padmini as Gowri
- Pandari Bai as Annam
- C. K. Saraswathi as Akkilandham
- Baby Rajkumari as Ramu
- K. A. Thangavelu as Nagalingham
- Thengai Srinivasan as Kabali
- Nagesh as Saba / Kitha
- K. Kannan as Karnaya
- V. S. Raghavan as Sendhil Nadhan
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Thanga Durai
- Shanmugasundaram as Public prosecutor
- Karikol Raju as Kumaresan
- Usilai Mani as Iyer
- Selvaraj as Fake saint
- Peeli Sivam as Drunker
- T. K. S. Natarajan as Villager
- Sathya as Villager
Production
After the film got censored, the songs "Naalai Ulagai" and "Aadiya Paadhangal" were shot at Bangalore. This movie is Tamil debut for actress Bhavani.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aadiya Paadhangal Ambalathil" | Pulamaipithan | P. Susheela | 04:15 |
| 2. | "Pazha Thottam" | Muthulingam | Vani Jairam | 03:24 |
| 3. | "Vaaren Vazhi Paarthirupen" | Muthulingam | T. M. Soundararajan & T. K. Kala | 04:07 |
| 4. | "Kandanukku Maalai" | Muthulingam | Vani Jairam | 04:18 |
| 5. | "Naalai Ulagai Aala Vendum" | Pulamaipithan | K. J. Yesudas & M. S. Viswanathan | 04:24 |
| 6. | "Intha Nattu Nadappu" | Vaali | P. Susheela | 06:11 |
| Total length: | 26:39 | |||
Critical reception
Kanthan of Kalki wrote that, for people who do not expect and care about unique plot, character development and who enjoy the entertaining features of scenic views, catchy dialogues and catchy songs will definitely not be disappointing when they watch Uzhaikkum Karangal.[6] Nagai Dharman of Navamani praised the dialogues, acting, music, fights, dance, humour and direction.[7]
References
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (27 December 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "'உழைக்கும் கரங்கள்' படப்பிடிப்பு முடிந்தது". Navamani (in Tamil). 11 March 1976. p. 4. Retrieved 3 October 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Uzhaikkum Karangal". JioSaavn. 31 December 1974. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Uzhaikkum Karangal Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ காந்தன் (6 June 1976). "உழைக்கும் கரங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 61. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ தர்மன், நாகை (10 June 1976). "உழைக்கும் கரங்கள்". Navamani (in Tamil). p. 4. Retrieved 19 November 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
