| Thazhuvatha Kaigal | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Written by | R. Sundarrajan |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rajarajan |
| Edited by |
|
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Swarnaambika Movies |
| Distributed by | Metro Movies |
Release date |
|
Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thazhuvatha Kaigal (transl. Hands that never hugged) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ambika and Anuradha. It was released on 1 November 1986.
 | This article needs a plot summary. (July 2022) |
The song "Poonguil" was shot at Saradha Studios.[1]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2][3]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kudumbathai Uruvakka" | Uma Ramanan, S. P. Sailaja, B. S. Sasirekha, Saibaba | Vaali | 04:34 |
| "Onna Renda" | P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki | 04:25 | |
| "Poonguil" | S. Janaki | 04:25 | |
| "Thottu Paaru" | P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki | Gangai Amaran | 04:17 |
| "Vizhiye" | P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki | 04:27 | |
| "Naanoru" | Uma Ramanan, B. S. Sasirekha | Vaali | 04:30 |
Thazhuvatha Kaigal was released on 1 November 1986, during Diwali,[4] on the same day as another Vijayakanth film Dharma Devathai.[5] The film was distributed by Metro Movies.[6] Arbi of The Indian Express said Sundarrajan's direction "is thoughtful and even if he does not make box office this time, he has no reason to be disillusioned".[7] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote if Vijayakanth and Ilaiyaraaja were left out, the film is a murky stream with no direction.[8] At the 7th Cinema Express Awards, Ambika received a "special award" for her performance.[9][10]
