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Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu

Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. C. Sukumar, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Padmapriya, Jai Ganesh and Hema Chaudhary. It is Sukumar's first film as lead actor. The film was released on 23 December 1978 and failed at the box office.

Plot

Cast

Production

Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu is the first film for Sukumar as lead actor. The film was launched at Vauhini Studios with Nagireddy switching on the camera. On the launch day, the scenes with Sukumar, Nambiar and Pandaribai were shot there while a song sung by Susheela, Vani Jairam and L. R. Eeswari were recorded on the same day. The song "Oru Pudhiya Paadagan" was shot at VGP Golden Beach.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. "Oru Pudhiya Paadagan", recorded at Vauhini Studios, marked the singing debut of M. G. Chakrapani's son M. C. Balu.

Release and reception

Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu was released on 23 December 1978. Kousigan of Kalki gave the film a negative review, primarily for its story. Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting, music, dialogues and also praised Shankar's direction and for delivering a film with a social message but felt he could have concentrated more on screenplay. The film failed at the box office.

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