Uzhaikkum Karangal

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]

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	23 May 1976 (1976-05-23)
Running time	165 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.^[3][4]

Track listing

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

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki wrote 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 disappointed when they watch Uzhaikkum Karangal.^[5]