Thai Pongal
Thai Pongal
1980, Tamil. Directed by M. G. Vallabhan.
Janaki loses her husband early in her life and is left with a girl child. Without any support, she experiences tough situations involving lecherous men. She meets Vairam who supports her.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
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Thai Pongal is streaming on Sun Nxt in India.
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- Released
- 30 May 1980
- Original title
- தைப்பொங்கல்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- M. G. Vallabhan
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Thai Pongal runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is Thai Pongal on?
Thai Pongal is streaming on Sun Nxt in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thai Pongal?
If you liked Thai Pongal, try Inside I'm Dancing, Skin, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Thai Pongal?
Thai Pongal (1980) was directed by M. G. Vallabhan and stars Radhika Sarathkumar, Vijayan, Rajesh.