Kairasi

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, B. Saroja Devi, K. A. Thangavelu and M. R. Radha in lead roles. The film had musical score by R. Govardhanam. Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali, and became a commercial success.

Kairasi
Poster
Directed byK. Shankar
Produced byN. Vasudeva Menon
Story byKothamangalam Sadanandan
StarringGemini Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
Music byR. Govardhanam
CinematographyThambu
Edited byK. Shankar
K. Narayanan
Production
company
Vasu Films
Distributed bySolar Film Distributors
Release date
  • 19 October 1960 (1960-10-19)
Running time
163 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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

Credits adapted from the songbook:[1]

Production

Kairasi was directed by K. Shankar, who doubled as editor.[2] N. Vasudeva Menon produced the film under Vasu Films, and this was his second film as producer.[3] 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.[1] The final cut of the film measured 163 minutes.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by R. Govardhanam. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Kothamangalam Subbu and K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The playback singers were T. M. Soundararajan, Seergazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, P. Susheela, T. S. Bagavathi, Kamala and L. R. Eswari.[1] 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."[5]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1Anaithum Andavan KairasiSirkazhi GovindarajanKothamangalam Subbu03:06
2Paalilum Thaenilum SuvaiyedhuP. Susheela, T. S. BagavathiKannadasan05:22
3Oorumillai NaattileP. SusheelaKannadasan
4Kaadhal Enum AatrinileT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKannadasan02:42
5Sendaattam Chinna PonnuP. Susheela, Kamala & GroupKannadasan
6Anbulla Athaan VanakkamP. SusheelaKannadasan03:49
7Kannum Kannum PesiyadhumT. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKannadasan06.22
8Kaathirunden KaathirundenP. SusheelaKannadasan03:04
9Poologam MaarinaalumS. C. Krishnan, L. R. EswariK. S. Gopalakrishnan

Release and reception

Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960,[2] during Diwali.[6] It was distributed by Solar Film Distributors in Madras, and other distributors in other districts in Tamil Nadu.[7] The Indian Express positively reviewed the film, praising the performances of Ganesan, Rajamma, Sahasranamam and Radha, as well as the songs written by Kannadasan and the title track written by Subbu.[8] Despite facing competition from Mannadhi Mannan,[9] Petra Manam,[10] and Paavai Vilakku, released on the same day,[11] the film became a commercial success.[3][12]

References
  1. வாசு பிலிம்ஸ் கைராசி (பாட்டுப் புத்தகம்) (in Tamil). Chennai: Sri Kamakoti Printers, Moor Road, Chennai-1. 1960.
  2. Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018.
  3. "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.
  4. "Kairasi". Complete Index to World Film. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  5. 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.
  6. "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.
  7. "Kairasi". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10.
  8. "Films With A Difference: Kairasi, Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3.
  9. "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  10. "Petra Manam". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 3.
  11. "Pavai Vilakku". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10.
  12. Pradeep, K. (1 July 2017). "The Inside Story". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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