Aindhu Laksham
| Aindhu Laksham | |
|---|---|
 Film title | |
| Tamil | ஐந்து லக்ஷம் |
| Directed by | G. Ramakrishnan |
| Produced by |
G. Ramakrishnan A. Ramanujam |
| Written by | Ma. Ra. |
| Screenplay by | G. Ramakrishnan |
| Story by | A. S. Muthu |
| Starring |
Gemini Ganesan B. Saroja Devi Cho Shylashri S. A. Asokan Major Sundarrajan Manorama |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
| Edited by | E. V. Shanmugam |
Production company |
Sudha Movies |
| Distributed by | Sudha Movies |
Release date | 11 April 1969 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Aindhu Laksham (English: Five Lakhs) is a 1969 Indian Tamil language film directed by G. Ramakrishnan. The film featured Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Cho and Shylashri in the lead roles.[1][2]
Plot
Radha Krishnan is a poor young man looking for a job. Krishna is a young woman and the daughter of a millionaire, Eswaran. Radha and Krishna love each other. Eswaran is looking for a bridegroom to his daughter befitting his status. To become Eswaran's son-in-law, Radha needs five lakhs rupees. Another person, the Zamindar of Karadiyur, also needs five lakhs rupees to settle his loans. His son, also named Radha, is in love with a poor young woman, Amudha who is the younger sister of the poor young man Radha. Radha's friend is Nachu. He is in love with Manju who wants a pet dog. So, everyone is looking for something to fulfill their need. The film is a hilarious entertainer showing what each one does to fulfill their needs.[2]
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Radha Krishnan
- B. Saroja Devi as Krishna
- Cho as Nachu
- Shylashri as Amudha
- S. A. Asokan
- Major Sundarrajan as Eswaran
- Manorama as Manju
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Sachu
- Radhabhai
- Kanthimathi
- Rama Rao
- Suruli Rajan
- I. S. R.
- K. P. Ramakrishnan
- Gemini Mahalingam
- S. P. Perumal
- Aisarivelan
- Ravindran
- Nilavai Murugesan
- Nambirajan
- Gunalan
- G. V. Sarma
- Aliyar
- Pakoda Kader
Soundtrack
Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu while the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan, Vaali, Avinasi Mani and Thiruchi Thyagarajan.
| S/N | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaadhalukkoru Kaalej | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari | Thiruchi Thyagarajan | |
| 2 | Naan Paadiya Mudhal Paattu | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:48 |
| 3 | Padaithan Boomiyai Iraivan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | |
| 4 | Asaipattadhu Naanalla | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | |
| 5 | Naalaikku Neramillai | L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | |
| 6 | Eppadi Irukkum, Ennenna Seyyum | S. V. Ponnusamy, P. Susheela | Avinasi Mani |
References
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017.
- 1 2 Aindhu Laksham Song Book. Srimagal Press, Chennai-1.