Pillaiyo Pillai

<p>Gangatharan is a notorious criminal and womaniser who maintains a facade of respectability in public. Behind this image, he is involved in the theft of valuable temple sculptures. In a ruthless act, he murders his first wife and frames his loyal servant, Murugan, who is subsequently arrested. Murugan later escapes from prison and, in an act of revenge, kidnaps Gangatharan’s young son. He raises the boy, Kumar, as his own. Meanwhile, Gangatharan marries a woman named Kanchana, whom Murugan also kidnaps. However, he releases her upon learning that she is pregnant. When Gangatharan discovers her condition, he cruelly drives her away. Kanchana gives birth to a son, Kannan, and raises him on her own. Years later, Kumar becomes a doctor, while Kannan grows up to be an honest and hardworking man. Complications arise when the daughter of a public prosecutor falls in love with one of them—often confusing Kannan for Kumar due to their similar upbringing. Gangatharan, still driven by vengeance and manipulation, falsely accuses Kumar of theft and assaults him. The ensuing events uncover long-buried secrets and lead to the resolution of misunderstandings, as justice and truth gradually come to light. is the debut film for as an actor. Principal photography began on 21 October 1971. Music was by and lyrics were written by and . The song “Moondru Thamizh Thondriyathum” is set in the known as . was released on 23 June 1972, and emerged a commercial success.</p>