Vijayalakshmi (film)

Vijayalakshmi
Promotional poster
Directed by P. Pullaiah
Screenplay by A. T. Krishnaswamy
Based on Bandaachi Soon
by Ganesh Krishna Shastri Pathak
Starring B. R. Panthulu
M. V. Rajamma
T. R. Ramachandran
M. J. Andal
S. V. Subbaiah
Sowdhamini
Music by G. Govindarajulu Naidu
Cinematography P. Subba Rao
Production
company
Star Combines
Distributed by Pragathi Pictures
Release date
  • 8 November 1946 (1946-11-08) (India)
[1]
Country India
Language Tamil

Vijayalakshmi is a 1946 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film features B. R. Panthulu and M. V. Rajamma in the lead roles.[2]

Plot

The story revolves around a man's greed for money, the exploitation and ill-treatment of women, (with the complicity of his wife) and his scant respect for the rights or feelings of women in general. The demonetisation of 500, 1000 and 10,000 rupee notes by the government of the day leads to the climax of the story.[2]

Cast

B. R. Panthulu as seen in the film

Production

Vijayalakshmi is based on the Marathi stage play Bandaachi Soon by Ganesh Krishna Shastri Pathak.[2]

Soundtrack

Music was scored by G. Govindarajulu Naidu.[2]

Reception

The film did not succeed commercially.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Vamanan. "In vintage movie, demonetisation tames greedy father-in-law". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
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