
Thambathyam (Eng: Intimacy) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by T. S. Kalyani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Ambika and Radha. It is a remake of the Telugu film Dampatyam.
Dr. Sathyamoorthy is a renowned heart surgeon with a loving wife, Janaki, as well as two daughters, Jyothi and Aruna. Janaki’s father also lives with the family. Janaki is the loving but forgetful matriarch and the family abides by her wishes in most things.
Directed by – K. Vijayan
Written by – Valampuri Somanathan
Story by – Satya Murthy
Produced by – T. S. Kalyani
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, Ambika, Radha, Tulasi
Cinematography – Viswanath Rai
Edited by – Chezhiyan
Music by – Manoj–Gyan
Production – Kalyani Cine Arts
Release date – 20 November 1987
Country – India
Language – Tamil