Kairasi
| Kairasi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Story by | Kothamangalam Sadanandan |
| Produced by | N. Vasudeva Menon |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesh B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Govardhanam |
Production company | Vasu Films |
| Distributed by | Solar Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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. The plot revolves around a doctor whose father is wrongfully convicted.
Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali, and became a commercial success. It was later remade in Hindi as Jhoola (1962).[1]
Plot
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Sundaram, an honest police constable, is falsely accused of murder and imprisoned. Ramanathan, a judge, adopts Sundaram's son, Mohan, who later becomes a successful doctor.
Cast
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Production
[edit]Kairasi was directed by K. Shankar, who also served as the editor.[3] It was produced by N. Vasudeva Menon under the banner of Vasu Films, marking his second venture as producer.[4] The story was written by Kothamangalam Sadanandan, with dialogues written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and K. D. Santhanam. Santhanam also appeared onscreen as a judge. Cinematography was handled by Thambu, with K. Narayanan co-editeding the film, while A. Balu served as the art director.[2] The final cut of the film had a runtime of 163 minutes.[5]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music for Kairasi was composed by R. Govardhanam, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, Kothamangalam Subbu and K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[2] Music historian Vamanan noted 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 |
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| "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 & 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. Gopalakrishnan |
Release and reception
[edit]Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960,[3] coinciding with the Diwali festival.[7] It was distributed by Solar Film Distributors in Madras and other distributors across various districts in Tamil Nadu.[8] The Indian Express gave a positive review, commenting on 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, Petra Manam and Paavai Vilakku, which released on the same day,[10] the film emerged as a commercial success.[4][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jhoola". The Indian Express. 8 June 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 5 July 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c d e f கைராசி (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Vasu Films. 1960. Retrieved 4 July 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b "1960 – கைராசி – வாசு பிலிம்ஸ்" [1960 – Kairasi – Vasu Films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ a b "ஆர்.கோவர்த்தனம் அன்றும் இன்றும்!" [R. Govardhanam then and now!]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 23 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Films With A Difference: Kairasi, Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 7 August 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "தீபாவளிக்கு வெளியான தமிழ் படங்கள் - 3" [Films released during Diwali - 3]. Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). 2 August 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Pradeep, K. (1 July 2017). "The Inside Story". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
