Motherless child) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar.

A jallikattu scene pictured on Vijayakumar was shot with more than 20,000 people as extras watching.

Due to his experience in the sport, Vijayakumar was able to perform his own stunts.

[3] Thayilla Kuzhandhai was released on 22 October 1976, during Diwali.

[4] Kanthan of Kalki lauded the performances of Jayachitra, Rajan and Bhabita, Ramamoorthy's cinematography and the rekla race scene.