About
Me
I started my career as a cinematographer in debut film Malai Charal. I was known for my work in Mogamul, Bharathi and Kadhal Kottai. I made my directorial debut in Azhagi.
Early Life
LifestyleThangar Bachan was born in Pathirakottai, a village near Panruti, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
Love For Family
FamilyHis love for his family especially for his mother is deepen than the core of this earth.
Farming Is His Life
FarmerBefore he ventured into the world of films, Thangar Bachan was a farmer. Even after his success in Tamil movie industry, he has not quit doing what he used to do earlier.
Movies Under Direction
DirectorHe made his directorial debut in Azhagi. After Bharathiraja, villages were best portrayed in Thangar Bachan movies.
Man With Literature
LiteratureApart from films he occassionalyy contribute on literary works. His novels include Onbathu Roobai Nottu and Ammavin Kal Pesi.
Message With Movies
InspirationAlways gave his best to give an inspirational as well as motivational message to the audience with his unique scripts and the representation is mind-blowing.
Surprised With Acting
ActorHe is the best known director but with that he is well-known actor too. He always gave a surprise to his audience with a blasting script and great acting skills.
Farming Is Love
AgricultureHe gave his best movies but his first love is always farming. When he is not acting, he is tilling the soil in his farms. He often shares glimpses from the mustard fields.
Thangar Bachan As Novelist
NovelistHe eventually made his novels into films in his own direction such as Onbathu Roobai Nottu and Ammavin Kai Pesi.
Life
Story
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My
Movies
North Tamil Nadu villages were best portrayed in Thangar Bachan movies.
Bharathiraja himself declared that after him Bachan directs the best village films.
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Malai Charal
1 January 1991Malai Charal is an Indian Tamil-language movie with cast Ramkumar, Seema and more film stars. It was directed by Rajan and music composition to the film was given by Murari. It was produced under Himalaya International Productions.
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Dharma Seelan
16 July 1993Dharma Seelan is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film stars Prabhu in dual roles as father and son and Khushbu whilst Napolean, Geetha and salim Ghouse play supporting roles.
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Madhumathi
6 May 1993Madhumathi is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language directed by Agathiyan. The film stars of this movie are Ravi Raagul, Monica and more. Music Compositions to this movie was given by Deva. Famous Film songs of tamil are from this movie.
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Mogamul
14 May 1995Mogamul is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language directed by Gnana Rajasekran based on a novel of same name written by Thi. Janakiraman. The film stars Archana Joglekar and Abhishek. The score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayiaraaja.
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Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru
5 February 1994Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Thulasidas. A remake of the Malayalam film Sandesam, it stars Sivakumar, Saravanan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Jayanthi.
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Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji
17 April 1994Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film screenplay and directed by Thulasidas and dialogues by Rajan Kiriyath and vinu Kiriyath from a story by Babu . G . Nair.
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Vaanmathi
12 January 1996Vaanmathi is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Agathiyan starring Ajith Kumar and Swathi. This film portrays hatred that slowly transforms to love between two young people.
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Vaazhga Jananayagam
7 March 1996Vaazhga Jananayagam is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by E . Ramdoss. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan and Pragathi. It was failed at the box office due to some political reasons.
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Karuvelam Pookal
22 September 2000Karuvelam Pookal is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Poomani. It was jointly produced by National Film Development Corporation of India, and Doordarshan. The films music was composed by Ilayiaraaja.
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Kadhal Kottai
12 July 1996Kadhal Kottai is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Agathiyan. The film was a major commercial success and also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The film was remade in Kannada.
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Kaalamellum Kadhal Vaazhga
12 February 1997Kaalamellum Kadhai Vaazhga is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R.Balu. This film completed 200 days at the box-office and was a block-buster hit. The film was remade in Kannada.
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Kaadhale Nimmadhi
14 January 1998Kaadhale Nimmadhi is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indhran. The film stars Suriya, Murali, Jeevathi Sharma and Sangeetha and Nassar also play significant roles in the film.
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Sirf Tum
4 June 1999Sirf Tum is a 1999 Indian Hindi romance film directed by Agathiyan. The film features Sanjay Kapoor, Priya Gill, Sushmita sen, Jackie Shroff and Mohnish Behl. The movie was filmed in Nainital, Kerela and Houston.
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Marumalarachi
14 January 1998Marumalarachi is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathi and produced by Henry. The film features Mammootty, Devayani, Ranjith and Mansoor Ali Khan playing supporting roles.
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Kannedhirey Thondrinal
11 September 1998Kannedhirey Thondrinal is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ravichandran. The film stars Prashanth and Simran. The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva.
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Kutti
10 August 2001Kutti is a 2001 Tamil Language film directed by Janaki Vishwanathan. The film's music is composed by Ilayiaraaja. Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim. Running time of movie was 118 minutes.
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Azhagi
14 January 2002Azhagi is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Thangar Bachan, based on his short story "Kalvettugal". The film stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. This film won the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Tamil.
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Solla Marandha Kadhai
4 November 2002Solla Marandha Kadhai is a 2002 Tamil-language film. This film is based on writer Nanjil Nadan's novel Thalaikeezh vigithangal. It was produced by Meena Panju Arunchalam with P . A . Art productions. Mosic composition was given by Ilayiaraaja.
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Thendral
6 February 2004Thendral is a 2004 Indian Tamil-Language drama film directed by Thangar Bachan and produced by Venu Ravichandran. The film stars Parthiban and Uma, with Rajashree in a pivotal role. Running Time of this movie is 162 minutes.
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Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy
24 August 2005Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy is a 2005 Indian Tamil-Language satirical film directed by Thangar Bachan, who also stars with Navya Nair. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala.
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Pallikoodam
10 August 2007Pallikoodam is a 2007 Indian Tamil language film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachan and the director himself from the cast. Sneha plays a teacher, Narain plays a collector and Sriya Reddy plays a nurse.
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Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
30 November 2007Onbadhu Roobai Nottu is a 2007 Tamil-language drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by sathyaraj, and his family.
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Ammavin Kaipesi
13 November 2012Ammavin Kaipesi is a 2012 Tamil-language drama film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachan, Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Iniya from the cast. This movie is coming with a new directorial and production venture Ammavin Kaipesi.
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Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
29 December 2017Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Thangar Bachan. After beginning production in 2009, the film produced by Ayngaran International experienced delays due to the studio's financial problems.
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Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam
8 May 2018Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam film stars Vijith Bachan and Ramdass. Directed by Thangar Bachan, his son plays the protagonist for the first time in Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam movie. Produced by Saravanaraja. The film's music was scored by Dharan Kumar.
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Me As A
Farmer
My
Awards
- 1993 – Lilli Deivasigamani Memorial Award for Best Short Story Collection (Vellai Maadu)
- 1996 – Tamil Nadu Government's Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1996 – Agni Akshara Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1996 – Thiruppur Tamil Sangam Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1997 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer (Film – Kaalamellam Kadhal Vazhga)
- 1998 – "Kalaimamani" Award – awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu for Contributions in Tamil cinema
- 2002 – GV SICA Award for Best Director (Film – Azhagi)
- 2005 – Jaya TV Award for Best Actor (Film – Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy)
- 2007 – Tamil Nadu State Raja Sando Award for Contribution in Film direction
- 2007 – Santhome Communication Award for Best Director (Film – Onbadhu Roobai Nottu)
- 2007 – Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Best Director (Tamil) (Film – Pallikoodam)
- 2007 – GV SICA Award for Best Story Dialogues (Film – Pallikoodamm)
- 2007 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director for Pallikoodamm)
- 2015 - Best literary Athiththanar Award for "Thankar Bachan Kathaigal" - A Short Story Collection.
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