''Kurathi Magan'' is a 1972 Indian

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-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features

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, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and

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introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and

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in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo. The film was released on 29 April 1972.

Plot

The plot is about how a mother from the

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community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future.

Cast

Production

''Kurathi Magan'' was the debut film of actress

. Padmini and

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were considered for the Kurathi and Kurathi's son roles, before K. R. Vijaya and Master Sridhar were finalised. Padmini withdrew from the film 2 days after production began as a result of her marriage.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by

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and A. Maruthakasi.

Reception

References

External links

* {{K. S. Gopalakrishnan 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1972 films Films directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan Films with screenplays by K. S. Gopalakrishnan Tamil-language Indian films