Aayiram Roobai
| Aayiram Roobai(Thousand Rupees) | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | --do-- |
| Story by | --do-- |
| Produced by | Chinna Annamalai |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savitri Nagesh M. R. Radha |
| Cinematography | M. Karnan |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production companies | Majestic Studios Barani Pictures |
| Distributed by | Kalachithra |
Release date | 3 December 1964 |
Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aayiram Roobai (lit. 'Thousand Rupees') is 1964 Tamil language film, directed and written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by Chinna Annamalai. It stars Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Nagesh and M. R. Radha.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan
- Savitri
- Nagesh
- M. R. Radha
- S. A. Ashokan
- S. V. Sahasranamam
- Kottapuli Jayaraman
- Master Babu
- Ragini
- Mohana
- Nalini
- Baby Savitri
- A. Veerappan
- Gemini Balu
- Karikol Raju
Crew
- Stills: R. Venkatachari
- Design: Universe Up Publicity
- Publicity: Aruna and Company
- Processing: S. Ranganathan by Vijay Laboratory
- Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
- Re-recording: P. V. Kodeeswara Rao
- Choreography: Chinni — Sambath and Jayaraman
Soundtrack
Music was by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written by Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi and Vaali.[1][2] The dance by Baby Savithri to the song "Amma Ille Appa Ille" was well received.
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Amma Illae Appa" | S. Janaki | Vaali | 03:25 |
| 2 | "Aanaakka Antha Madam" | P. Suseela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:19 |
| 3 | "Parpodi Kalnaar Parpodi" | P. B. Srinivas P. Suseela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:52 |
| 4 | "Paarthaalum Paarthen Naan" | P. B. Srinivas P. Suseela | Kannadasan | 03:30 |
| 5 | "Nilavukkum Nizhal Undu" | P. Suseela | Kannadasan | 03:27 |
Release and reception
Aayiram Roobai was released on 3 December 1964.[3] On 12 December 1964, The Indian Express stated, "A crude and twisted adaptation of the Million Pound Note, Aayiram Roopai contains precious little that is commendable. The Aayiram Roopai note in the film is counterfeit, so also the entertainment it doles out."[4]
References
- ^ "Aayiram Rupai". Gaana.com. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Aayiram Rupai 1963". Music India Online. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Film News Anandan (2004). Saadhanaigal Padaitha thamizh thiraipada varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ "'Aayiram Roopai' offers a counterfeit performance". The Indian Express. 12 December 1964. p. 3.
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