Thayai Katha Thanayan (pronounced [taːjaɪ kaːtta tanaɪjan] transl.

The son who protected his mother) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar.

Maragadham's brother Kandhan is a tea-stall owner who hates rich people because of some unpleasant incident from his past.

Will the two lovers be able to unite or will Kandhan's hatred and Muthaiah's evil intentions win?

[3][4] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film for lacking newness, and having a Thai Sollai Thattathe hangover, given the near same cast and crew.