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{{Short description|1960 film}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Baghdad Thirudan
| name = Baghdad Thirudan
| image = Baghdad Thirudan.jpg
| image = Baghdad Thirudan poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| film name = {{film name|ta|பாக்தாத் திருடன்}}
| director = T. P. Sundaram
| director = T. P. Sundaram
| producer = T. P. Sundaram<br />Harilal Patoviya
| producer = T. P. Sundaram<br />Harilal Patoviya
| writer = A. S. Muthu
| writer = A. S. Muthu (dialogues)
| story = A. S. Muthu
| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br />[[Vyjayanthimala]]
| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br />[[Vyjayanthimala]]<br />[[M. N. Nambiar]]<br />[[T. S. Balaiah]]<br />[[T. R. Ramachandran]]<br />[[M. N. Rajam]]
| music = [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]]
| music = [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]]
| cinematography = M. Krishnaswamy
| cinematography = M. Krishnaswamy
| editing = G. D. Joshi
| editing = G. D. Joshi
| studio = Southern Movies
| studio = Southern Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1960|05|06}}
| distributor = Southern Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1960|05|06}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mgrroop.blogspot.in/2007/12/mgr-movie-list.html#|title=Baghdad Thirudan|accessdate=2014-11-06|publisher=mgrblog}}</ref>
| runtime = 185 mins<ref>http://www.hervedumont.ch/page.php?id=fr10&idv=2&idc=700</ref>
| country = India
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| language = Tamil
}}
}}


'''''Baghdad Thirudan''''' ({{lit|The Thief of Baghdad}}) is a 1960 [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[swashbuckler film]] produced and directed by T. P. Sundaram. The film starred [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Vyjayanthimala]] in the lead with [[M. N. Nambiar]], [[T. S. Balaiah]], [[T. R. Ramachandran]], [[S. A. Ashokan]], [[M. N. Rajam]], A. Sandhya and [[S. N. Lakshmi]] forms an [[ensemble cast]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.upperstall.com/people/vyjayanthimala |title=Vyjayanthimala |publisher=Upperstall.com |date= |author=Karan Bali |accessdate=2011-10-12}}</ref> The film was a remake of 1924 [[silent film]] ''[[The Thief of Bagdad (1924 film)|The Thief of Bagdad]]'' and was inspired by 1951 [[Tony Curtis]]-starrer, ''[[The Prince Who Was a Thief]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1464496.ece |title=Superstar of the silent era |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2011-02-17 |author=[[Randor Guy]] |accessdate=2011-10-12 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
'''''Baghdad Thirudan''''' ({{translation|The Thief of Baghdad}}) is a 1960 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[swashbuckler film]] produced and directed by T. P. Sundaram. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Vyjayanthimala]], with [[M. N. Nambiar]], [[T. S. Balaiah]], [[T. R. Ramachandran]], [[S. A. Ashokan]], [[M. N. Rajam]], A. Sandhya and [[S. N. Lakshmi]] in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1924 American film ''[[The Thief of Bagdad (1924 film)|The Thief of Bagdad]]'' and was inspired by 1951 film ''[[The Prince Who Was a Thief]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=17 February 2011 |title=Superstar of the silent era |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Superstar-of-the-silent-era/article14941711.ece |url-status=live |access-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417061945/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Superstar-of-the-silent-era/article14941711.ece |archive-date=17 April 2021}}</ref> The film was released on 6 May 1960.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
{{more plot|date=April 2021}}
Following the betrayal of the Prime Minister, the Maharaja and the Maharani of the kingdom are murdered and their son, Abu, is hidden in a herd of cows. Abu is found by robbers, who hidden in the forest and eventually grows up to become their leader. The two impostors who sit on the throne have a daughter and a child servant who poses as the son who survived the death of the former royal couple. Abu robs the rich to give to the poor and strives to reconquer his kingdom.
Following the betrayal of the Prime Minister, the Maharaja and the Maharani of the kingdom are murdered and their son, Abu, is hidden in a herd of cows. Abu is found by robbers, who hidden in the forest and eventually grows up to become their leader. The two impostors who sit on the throne have a daughter and a child servant who poses as the son who survived the death of the former royal couple. Abu robs the rich to give to the poor and strives to reconquer his kingdom.


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;Male cast
;Male cast
* [[M. G. Ramachandran]] as ''Aabu''
* [[M. G. Ramachandran]] as Abu
* [[M. N. Nambiar]] as Hyder / Chinna Sarkar
* [[M. N. Nambiar]] as Hyder / Chinna Sarkar
* [[T. S. Balaiah]] as Periya Sarkar
* [[T. S. Balaiah]] as Periya Sarkar
* [[T. R. Ramachandran]] as Aabu's friend
* [[T. R. Ramachandran]] as Abu's friend
* [[S. A. Ashokan]]
* [[S. A. Ashokan]] as Qayyum
*[[S. V. Sahasranamam]]
*[[S. V. Sahasranamam]]
*K. Kannan as Bandit
*K. Kannan as Bandit
{{col-break|width=50%}}
{{col-break|width=50%}}
;Female cast
;Female cast
* [[Vyjayanthimala]] as ''Zarina''
* [[Vyjayanthimala]] as Zarina
* [[M. N. Rajam]] as Princess
* [[M. N. Rajam]] as Princess Zubeida
* [[S. N. Lakshmi]] as Begam
* [[S. N. Lakshmi]] as Begum
* Sandhya as Gulshad
* Sandhya as Gulshad
* M. S. S. Bhagyam
* M. S. S. Bhagyam
* K. S. Angamuthu
* K. S. Angamuthu as Princess Friend
* [[Helen (actress)|Helen]] as Dancer

{{col-end}}
{{col-end}}

== Crew ==
*Producer: T. P. Sundaram & Harilal Batavia
*Production Company: Southern Movies
*Director: T. P. Sundaram
*Music: [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]]
*Lyrics: [[A. Maruthakasi]]
*Story: A. S. Muthu
*Dialogues: A. S. Muthu
*Art Direction: Raju
*Editing: G. D. Joshi
*Choreography: R. Krishnaraj, [[B. Sohanlal]], Jayashankar & V. S. Muthusami Pillai
*Cinematography: M. Krishnaswamy
*Stunt: R. N. Nambiar
*Audiography: C. P. Kanniyappan
*Songs Recording: T. S. Rangasamy & C. P. Kanniyappan
*Dialogues Recording: M. S. Nageswaran
*Dance: [[Gopi Krishna (dancer)|Gopi Krishna]], [[Helen (actress)|Helen]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], [[Lalitha (actress)|Lalitha]] & [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]]


== Production ==
== Production ==
''Baghdad Thirudan'' was financed by Krishnaswamy Naidu, the former owner of Golden Studios. A single set in the film cost {{INRConvert|30000}}, yet Ramachandran always wanted new sets. By this type of over-expenditure, it was believed that the film would ultimately cost {{INRConvert|500000}}. Ramachandran demanded that an additional {{INRConvert|200000}} be spent to complete the film, much to Naidu's horror.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sangam.org/2011/10/Kannadasan_Booklet.php?uid=4486|title=Kannadasan’s Minor Book(let) on MGR: Random Notes|last=Kantha|first=Sachi Sri|authorlink=Sachi Sri Kantha|date=October 17, 2011|website=[[Sangam.org]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200104064118/https://sangam.org/2011/10/Kannadasan_Booklet.php?uid=4486|archive-date=4 January 2020|access-date=19 May 2017}}</ref> ''Baghdad Thirudan'' was also the only film that featured Ramachandran opposite Vyjayanthimala.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-26/|title=MGR Remembered – Part 26|date=2015-04-08|work=Ilankai Tamil Sangam|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Ramachandran briefly served as the film's editor. He said, "I was at the editing table, and it was so easy to join the cuts, because the movements just flowed into each other".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/screen-stage-and-beyond/article2239100.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Screen, stage and beyond | date=2007-01-15}}</ref> [[S. N. Lakshmi]] had to fight a [[leopard]] in one scene without the use of a [[stunt double]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/an-actor-par-excellence/article2912927.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Mohan V | last=Raman | title=An actor par excellence | date=2012-02-20}}</ref> She later remarked that she feared cats.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/05/28/stories/2010052851030100.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Courage goaded her on … | date=2010-05-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article1502113.ece |title=‘Plays were crowd pullers' |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2011-03-02 |author=Anusha Parthasarathy |accessdate=2011-10-12 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
''Baghdad Thirudan'' was financed by Krishnaswamy Naidu, the former owner of Golden Studios. A single set in the film cost {{INRConvert|30000|year=1960}}, yet [[M. G. Ramachandran]] always wanted new sets. By this type of over-expenditure, it was believed that the film would ultimately cost {{INRConvert|500000|year=1960}}. Ramachandran demanded that an additional {{INRConvert|200000|year=1960}} be spent to complete the film, much to Naidu's horror.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sri Kantha |first=Sachi |author-link=Sachi Sri Kantha |date=17 October 2011 |title=Kannadasan's Minor Book(let) on MGR: Random Notes |url=https://sangam.org/2011/10/Kannadasan_Booklet.php?uid=4486 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200104064118/https://sangam.org/2011/10/Kannadasan_Booklet.php?uid=4486 |archive-date=4 January 2020 |access-date=19 May 2017 |website=[[Ilankai Tamil Sangam]]}}</ref> ''Baghdad Thirudan'' was also the only film that featured Ramachandran opposite [[Vyjayanthimala]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sri Kantha |first=Sachi |author-link=Sachi Sri Kantha |date=8 April 2015 |title=MGR Remembered – Part 26 {{!}} V.C. Ganesan: A reputable rival in Movies and Politics |url=https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-26/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803090549/https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-26/ |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=17 April 2021 |website=[[Ilankai Tamil Sangam]]}}</ref> Ramachandran briefly served as the film's editor. He said, "I was at the editing table, and it was so easy to join the cuts, because the movements just flowed into each other".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rajan |first=Anjana |date=15 January 2007 |title=Screen, stage and beyond |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/screen-stage-and-beyond/article2239100.ece |url-status=live |access-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925205807/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/screen-stage-and-beyond/article2239100.ece |archive-date=25 September 2020}}</ref> [[S. N. Lakshmi]] had to fight a leopard in one scene without the use of a [[stunt double]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raman |first=Mohan V |author-link=Mohan Raman |date=20 February 2012 |title=An actor par excellence |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/an-actor-par-excellence/article2912927.ece |url-status=live |access-date=20 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202225343/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/an-actor-par-excellence/article2912927.ece |archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref> She later remarked that she feared cats.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=28 May 2010 |title=Courage goaded her on … |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Courage-goaded-her-on-%E2%80%A6/article16303894.ece |url-status=dead |access-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180119073913/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Courage-goaded-her-on-%E2%80%A6/article16303894.ece |archive-date=19 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Parthasarathy |first=Anusha |date=2 March 2011 |title=Plays were crowd pullers |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article1502113.ece |url-status=live |access-date=12 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202223824/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article1502113.ece |archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music composed by [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.friendstamilmp3.com/index.php?page=A-Z%20Movie%20Songs&spage=Baghdad%20Thirudan|title=Baghdad Thirudan Songs|accessdate=2014-11-06|publisher=friendstamilmp3}}</ref>All lyrics were penned by [[A. Maruthakasi]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[Jikki]], [[P. Suseela]], [[A. P. Komala]] & [[K. Jamuna Rani]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;– Part 1 |last=Neelamegam |first=G. |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1st |location=Chennai |publication-date=December 2014 |page=204|language=Tamil}}</ref>
The music composed by [[G. Govindarajulu Naidu]]. All lyrics were penned by [[A. Maruthakasi]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Neelamegam |first=G. |title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;– Part 1 |date=December 2014 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers |edition=1st |location=Chennai |pages=204 |language=ta}}</ref>


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| '''No.''' || '''Song''' || '''Singers''' || '''Length (m:ss)'''
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| 1 || ''Azhagu Laila'' || A. P. Komala || 02:28
| "Azhagu Laila" || A. P. Komala || 02:28
|-
|-
| 2 || ''Enthan Kathai Idhana'' || rowspan=4|P. Suseela || 02:51
| "Enthan Kathai Idhana" || rowspan=4|P. Suseela || 02:51
|-
|-
| 3 || ''Vetri Kollum Vaalendhi'' || 05:24
| "Vetri Kollum Vaalendhi" || 05:24
|-
|-
| 4 || ''Kanneerin Vellam'' || 03:16
| "Kanneerin Vellam" || 03:16
|-
|-
| 5 || ''Pothukulunguthey .. Sokkudhe Manam'' || 03:30
| "Pothukulunguthey...Sokkudhe Manam" || 03:30
|-
|-
| 6 || ''Bul Bul Paarvaiyile'' || K. Jamuna Rani || 02:12
| "Bul Bul Paarvaiyile" || K. Jamuna Rani || 02:12
|-
|-
| 7 || ''Siricha Pothum'' || Jikki & group || 02:44
| "Siricha Pothum" || Jikki & group || 02:44
|-
|-
| 8 || ''Unmai Anbin'' || T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela || 02:18
| "Unmai Anbin" || T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela || 02:18
|-
|-
| 9 || ''Yaarukku Dimikki'' || T. M. Soundararajan || 02:34
| "Yaarukku Dimikki" || T. M. Soundararajan || 02:34
|}
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== Release ==
== Release and reception ==
''Baghdad Thirudan'' was released on 6 May 1960,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967 |url=https://sangam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Table-Chronological-List-of-MGR-Movies-released-1960-1967.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616112435/http://sangam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Table-Chronological-List-of-MGR-Movies-released-1960-1967.pdf |archive-date=16 June 2016 |access-date=17 April 2021 |website=[[Ilankai Tamil Sangam]]}}</ref> and had an average run.<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://tamildigitallibrary.in/book-detail.php?id=jZY9lup2kZl6TuXGlZQdjZt8l0U3&tag=%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%88%20%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%20%E0%AE%8E%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D.%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%BF.%E0%AE%86%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D. |title=சாதனை நாயகன் எம்.ஜி.ஆர். |publisher=Arulmozhi Publications |year=1997 |pages=28 |language=ta |trans-title=MGR, the man of achievements}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Kanthan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' said there was nothing special about the film, but it could be watched for Ramachandran.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=காந்தன் |date=22 May 1960 |title=பாக்தாத் திருடன் |url=https://ibb.co/T0HQfyy |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701105631/https://ibb.co/T0HQfyy |archive-date=1 July 2022 |access-date=1 July 2022}}</ref> Later it was dubbed in Hindi and released as ''Baghdad'' in 1962.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1960&nbsp;– பாக்தாத் திருடன்&nbsp;– சதர்ன் மூவிஸ் |trans-title=1960&nbsp;– Baghdad Thirudan&nbsp;– Southern Movies |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails30.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209021253/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails30.asp |archive-date=9 February 2017 |access-date=17 April 2021 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=ta}}</ref>
The film was released in India on 6 May 1960.<ref name=anandan>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1960-cinedetails30.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|authorlink=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=Tamil}}</ref>

=== Reception ===
''Kalyanamalai Magazine'' labelled ''Baghdad Thirudan'' as one of Vyjayanthimala's "memorable films."<ref>[http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/July11_1_15/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_Vyjayanthimala.html Kalyanamalai Magazine – Serial story, Thiraichuvai – Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema, Vyjayanthimalai<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

=== Box office ===
The film ran for over 100 days in theatres.<ref>[http://mgrroop.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/100-days-theaters-in-madurai/ 100 Days Theaters in Madurai | Mgrroop's Blog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://srimgr.wordpress.com/category/mgr-film-records/|title=Baghdad Thirudan Records|accessdate=2014-11-06|publisher=srimgr}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0053625|Baghdad Thirudan}}
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* [http://www.upperstall.com/films/1960/baghdad-thirudan Baghdad Thirudan profile] at ''Upperstall.com''
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 15 October 2024

Baghdad Thirudan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. P. Sundaram
Written byA. S. Muthu (dialogues)
Produced byT. P. Sundaram
Harilal Patoviya
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Vyjayanthimala
CinematographyM. Krishnaswamy
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Music byG. Govindarajulu Naidu
Production
company
Southern Movies
Release date
  • 6 May 1960 (1960-05-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Baghdad Thirudan (transl. The Thief of Baghdad) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film produced and directed by T. P. Sundaram. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Vyjayanthimala, with M. N. Nambiar, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Ramachandran, S. A. Ashokan, M. N. Rajam, A. Sandhya and S. N. Lakshmi in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1924 American film The Thief of Bagdad and was inspired by 1951 film The Prince Who Was a Thief.[1] The film was released on 6 May 1960.

Plot

[edit]

Following the betrayal of the Prime Minister, the Maharaja and the Maharani of the kingdom are murdered and their son, Abu, is hidden in a herd of cows. Abu is found by robbers, who hidden in the forest and eventually grows up to become their leader. The two impostors who sit on the throne have a daughter and a child servant who poses as the son who survived the death of the former royal couple. Abu robs the rich to give to the poor and strives to reconquer his kingdom.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

Baghdad Thirudan was financed by Krishnaswamy Naidu, the former owner of Golden Studios. A single set in the film cost ₹30,000 (equivalent to ₹2.7 million or US$32,000 in 2023), yet M. G. Ramachandran always wanted new sets. By this type of over-expenditure, it was believed that the film would ultimately cost ₹500,000 (equivalent to ₹45 million or US$540,000 in 2023). Ramachandran demanded that an additional ₹200,000 (equivalent to ₹18 million or US$220,000 in 2023) be spent to complete the film, much to Naidu's horror.[2] Baghdad Thirudan was also the only film that featured Ramachandran opposite Vyjayanthimala.[3] Ramachandran briefly served as the film's editor. He said, "I was at the editing table, and it was so easy to join the cuts, because the movements just flowed into each other".[4] S. N. Lakshmi had to fight a leopard in one scene without the use of a stunt double.[5] She later remarked that she feared cats.[6][7]

Soundtrack

[edit]

The music composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu. All lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi.[8]

Song Singers Length
"Azhagu Laila" A. P. Komala 02:28
"Enthan Kathai Idhana" P. Suseela 02:51
"Vetri Kollum Vaalendhi" 05:24
"Kanneerin Vellam" 03:16
"Pothukulunguthey...Sokkudhe Manam" 03:30
"Bul Bul Paarvaiyile" K. Jamuna Rani 02:12
"Siricha Pothum" Jikki & group 02:44
"Unmai Anbin" T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela 02:18
"Yaarukku Dimikki" T. M. Soundararajan 02:34

Release and reception

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Baghdad Thirudan was released on 6 May 1960,[9] and had an average run.[10] Kanthan of Kalki said there was nothing special about the film, but it could be watched for Ramachandran.[11] Later it was dubbed in Hindi and released as Baghdad in 1962.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Guy, Randor (17 February 2011). "Superstar of the silent era". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  2. ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (17 October 2011). "Kannadasan's Minor Book(let) on MGR: Random Notes". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 4 January 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi (8 April 2015). "MGR Remembered – Part 26 | V.C. Ganesan: A reputable rival in Movies and Politics". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  4. ^ Rajan, Anjana (15 January 2007). "Screen, stage and beyond". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ Raman, Mohan V (20 February 2012). "An actor par excellence". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  6. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (28 May 2010). "Courage goaded her on …". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  7. ^ Parthasarathy, Anusha (2 March 2011). "Plays were crowd pullers". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  8. ^ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 204.
  9. ^ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  10. ^ சாதனை நாயகன் எம்.ஜி.ஆர் [MGR, the man of achievements] (in Tamil). Arulmozhi Publications. 1997. p. 28.
  11. ^ காந்தன் (22 May 1960). "பாக்தாத் திருடன்". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  12. ^ "1960 – பாக்தாத் திருடன் – சதர்ன் மூவிஸ்" [1960 – Baghdad Thirudan – Southern Movies]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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