Kairasi (transl. Auspicious hands) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Vasudeva Menon. The film stars Gemini Ganesan (credited as Ganesh) and B. Saroja Devi. It revolves around a doctor whose father is wrongfully convicted.
Sundaram, an honest police constable, is falsely accused of murder and subsequently imprisoned. Ramanathan, a judge, adopts Sundaram's son, Mohan, who goes on to become a successful doctor.
Seethalakshmi, Ramamani Bai, Santha Kumari, and Baby Mangalam.
Productionedit
Kairasi was directed by K. Shankar, who doubled as editor.[3] N. Vasudeva Menon produced the film under Vasu Films, and this was his second film as producer.[4] The story was written by Kothamangalam Sadanandan, while the dialogues were written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and K. D. Santhanam, who also appeared onscreen as a judge. Cinematography was handled by Thambu, and K. Narayanan co-edited the film, while A. Balu was the art director.[2] The final cut of the film measured 163 minutes.[5]
Soundtrackedit
The music was composed by R. Govardhanam. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Kothamangalam Subbu and K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[2] Music historian Vamanan wrote that Kairasi "brought out the best in Govardhanam, with its limpid melodies brimming forth sweetly with lyrical intimations of love and romance."[6]
Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960,[3] during Diwali.[7] It was distributed by Solar Film Distributors in Madras, and other distributors in other districts in Tamil Nadu.[8]The Indian Express positively reviewed the film, praising the performances of Ganesh, Rajamma, Sahasranamam and Radha, as well as the songs written by Kannadasan and the title track written by Subbu.[9] Despite facing competition from Mannathi Mannan,[10]Petra Manam,[11] and Paavai Vilakku, released on the same day,[12] the film became a commercial success.[4][13]
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^"சரோஜா தேவி: 4. எம்.ஜி.ஆர். சாப்பாடு...!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
^"Kairasi". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
^"Films With A Difference: Kairasi, Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
^"எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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^"Pavai Vilakku". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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Kairasi transl Auspicious hands is a 1960 Indian Tamil language film directed by K Shankar and produced by N Vasudeva Menon The film stars Gemini Ganesan credited as Ganesh and B Saroja Devi It revolves around a doctor whose father is wrongfully convicted KairasiTheatrical release posterDirected byK ShankarStory byKothamangalam SadanandanProduced byN Vasudeva MenonStarringGemini GaneshB Saroja DeviCinematographyThambuEdited byK ShankarK NarayananMusic byR GovardhanamProductioncompanyVasu FilmsDistributed bySolar Film DistributorsRelease date19 October 1960 1960 10 19 Running time163 minutesCountryIndiaLanguageTamilKairasi was released on 19 October 1960 during Diwali and became a commercial success It was later remade in Hindi as Jhoola 1962 1 Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Soundtrack 5 Release and reception 6 References 7 External linksPlot editThis article needs an improved plot summary Please help improve the plot summary May 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Sundaram an honest police constable is falsely accused of murder and subsequently imprisoned Ramanathan a judge adopts Sundaram s son Mohan who goes on to become a successful doctor Cast editMale cast 2 Gemini Ganesh as Mohan K A Thangavelu as Madhu M R Radha as Kumar S V Sahasranamam as Sundaram K D Santhanam as Judge Ramanathan S Rama Rao as Emperuman C S Pandian as Somu P D Sambandam as Sambandam V P S Mani as Sekhar K Natarajan as Dr Shankar G K Pillai as Sub InspectorMale supporting cast 2 Mahalingam Karikol Rajoo Rathnam Balakrishnan V T Kalyanam and Maruthappa Female cast 2 B Saroja Devi as Sumathi M V Rajamma as Lakshmi K Malathi as Kanakam Mohana as Kokila Ramani as Susheela Chellam as Chellam Pushpamala as AngamuthuFemale supporting cast 2 Seethalakshmi Ramamani Bai Santha Kumari and Baby Mangalam Production editKairasi was directed by K Shankar who doubled as editor 3 N Vasudeva Menon produced the film under Vasu Films and this was his second film as producer 4 The story was written by Kothamangalam Sadanandan while the dialogues were written by K S Gopalakrishnan and K D Santhanam who also appeared onscreen as a judge Cinematography was handled by Thambu and K Narayanan co edited the film while A Balu was the art director 2 The final cut of the film measured 163 minutes 5 Soundtrack editThe music was composed by R Govardhanam The lyrics were written by Kannadasan Kothamangalam Subbu and K S Gopalakrishnan 2 Music historian Vamanan wrote that Kairasi brought out the best in Govardhanam with its limpid melodies brimming forth sweetly with lyrical intimations of love and romance 6 Song Singers Lyrics Length Anaithum Andavan Kairasi Sirkazhi Govindarajan Kothamangalam Subbu 03 06 Paalilum Thaenilum Suvaiyedhu P Susheela T S Bagavathi Kannadasan 05 22 Oorumillai Naattile P Susheela Kannadasan Kaadhal Enum Aatrinile T M Soundararajan P Susheela Kannadasan 02 42 Sendaattam Chinna Ponnu P Susheela Kamala amp Group Kannadasan Anbulla Athaan Vanakkam P Susheela Kannadasan 03 49 Kannum Kannum Pesiyadhum T M Soundararajan P Susheela Kannadasan 06 22 Kaathirunden Kaathirunden P Susheela Kannadasan 03 04 Poologam Maarinaalum S C Krishnan L R Eswari K S GopalakrishnanRelease and reception editKairasi was released on 19 October 1960 3 during Diwali 7 It was distributed by Solar Film Distributors in Madras and other distributors in other districts in Tamil Nadu 8 The Indian Express positively reviewed the film praising the performances of Ganesh Rajamma Sahasranamam and Radha as well as the songs written by Kannadasan and the title track written by Subbu 9 Despite facing competition from Mannathi Mannan 10 Petra Manam 11 and Paavai Vilakku released on the same day 12 the film became a commercial success 4 13 References edit Jhoola The Indian Express 8 June 1962 p 3 Retrieved 5 July 2022 a b c d e f க ர ச PDF song book in Tamil Vasu Films 1960 Retrieved 4 July 2022 a b 1960 க ர ச வ ச ப ல ம ஸ 1960 Kairasi Vasu Films Lakshman Sruthi in Tamil Archived from the original on 7 August 2018 Retrieved 7 August 2018 a b ஆர க வர த தனம அன ற ம இன ற ம R Govardhanam then and now Dinamalar in Tamil Nellai 23 May 2016 Archived from the original on 7 August 2018 Retrieved 7 August 2018 a href Template Cite news html title Template Cite news cite news a CS1 maint unfit URL link Kairasi Complete Index to World Film Archived from the original on 8 August 2018 Retrieved 8 August 2018 Vamanan 19 September 2017 Kollywood s unsung hero whose limpid melodies melted hearts The Times of India Archived from the original on 21 September 2017 Retrieved 6 August 2018 சர ஜ த வ 4 எம ஜ ஆர ச ப ப ட Dinamalar in Tamil 14 May 2016 Archived from the original on 14 November 2018 Retrieved 14 November 2018 Kairasi The Indian Express 19 October 1960 p 10 Retrieved 6 August 2018 Films With A Difference Kairasi Mannaathi Mannan The Indian Express 23 October 1960 p 3 Retrieved 7 August 2018 எம ஜ ஆர நட த த படங கள ன பட ட யல Ithayakkani in Tamil 2 April 2011 Archived from the original on 14 November 2018 Retrieved 14 November 2018 Petra Manam The Indian Express 19 October 1960 p 3 Retrieved 6 August 2018 Pavai Vilakku The Indian Express 19 October 1960 p 10 Retrieved 6 August 2018 Pradeep K 1 July 2017 The Inside Story The Hindu Archived from the original on 7 August 2018 Retrieved 6 August 2018 External links editKairasi at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kairasi amp oldid 1167089790, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
