Aayiram Roobai
| Aayiram Roobai | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | Chinna Arunachalam |
| 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 Arunachalam. 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 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.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Aayiram Rupai 1963". Music India Online. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Film News Anandan (2004). Saadhanaigal Padaitha thamizh thiraipada varalaru [Tamil film history and it's achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "'Aayiram Roopai' offers a counterfeit performance". The Indian Express. 12 December 1964. p. 3.
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