Kairasi
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| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Story by | Kothamangalam Sadanandan |
| Produced by | N. Vasudeva Menon |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Govardhanam |
Production company | Vasu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kairasi (lit. '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, and became a commercial success.
Cast
Credits adapted from the songbook:[1]
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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. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
| 1 | Anaithum Andavan Kairasi | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | Kothamangalam Subbu | 03:06 |
| 2 | Paalilum Thaenilum Suvaiyedhu | P. Susheela, T. S. Bagavathi | Kannadasan | 05:22 |
| 3 | Oorumillai Naattile | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | |
| 4 | Kaadhal Enum Aatrinile | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 02:42 |
| 5 | Sendaattam Chinna Ponnu | P. Susheela, Kamala & Group | Kannadasan | |
| 6 | Anbulla Athaan Vanakkam | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:49 |
| 7 | Kannum Kannum Pesiyadhum | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 06.22 |
| 8 | Kaathirunden Kaathirunden | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:04 |
| 9 | Poologam Maarinaalum | S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
Release and reception
Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960.[2] 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.[6] Despite facing competition from Mannadhi Mannan, Petra Manam and Paavai Vilakku, released on the same day,[3][7] the film became a commercial success.[8]
References
- ^ a b c வாசு பிலிம்ஸ் கைராசி (பாட்டுப் புத்தகம்) (in Tamil). Chennai: Sri Kamakoti Printers, Moor Road, Chennai-1. 1960.
- ^ a b 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.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Kairasi". Complete Index to World Film. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Films With A Difference: Kairasi, Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. Madras. 23 October 1960. p. 3.
- ^ The Indian Express. Madras: Indian Express Limited. 19 October 1960. pp. 3, 10.
- ^ Pradeep, K. (1 July 2017). "The Inside Story". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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