Thayilla Kuzhandhai

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Thayilla Kuzhandhai (Motherless Child) is a 1976 Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The movie stars Vijayakumar and Jayachitra and was released on 22 October 1976, during Diwali.

The film was shot mostly in Pollachi. It features a memorable jallikattu scene with more than 20,000 extras watching, and Vijayakumar performed many of his stunts himself. A рекла (rekla) race scene is also part of the film.

Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with Tamil lyrics by Kannadasan. The production company behind the film is Dhandayuthapani Films.

Cast:
- Male: Vijayakumar, A. V. M. Rajan, Jai Ganesh, Thengai Srinivasan, S. A. Ashokan, Nagesh, Major Sundarrajan, Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- Female: Jayachitra, Sukumari, A. Sakunthala, Jayapriya, Baby Bhabita

Production notes: The article mentions that the plot details are not provided.

Reception: Kalki magazine praised the performances of Jayachitra, Rajan and Bhabita, as well as the cinematography by V. Ramamoorthy and the rekla race sequence.