Bhagyalakshmi is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. V. Srinivasan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. It was released on 7 November 1961.[1]
| Bhagyalakshmi | |
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| Directed by | K. V. Srinivasan |
| Written by | K. V. Srinivasan |
| Produced by | Pattanna |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Sowcar Janaki |
| Cinematography | G. Balakrishna |
| Edited by | S. R. Chandrasekaran K. A. Sriramulu |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Narayanan Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 2:58:19 (16049 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Kamala, a young widow and a victim of child marriage, and Radha are best friends. When Radha marries Sunder, Kamala moves in with them. When Kamala comes across a photograph, that hints that her husband may be alive, it changes her life forever.
Cast
editThe list was adapted from the film's credits
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Production
editThe film was produced by Pattanna under the banner Narayanan Company and was directed by K. V. Srinivasan. Cinematography was handled by G. Balakrishna while the editing was done by S. R. Chandrasekaran and K. A. Sriramulu. A. K. Sekar was in charge of art direction. Choreography was done by Chinni — Sampath, K. Thangappan and Thangaraj. T. S. Rangasamy was in charge of audiography. Still photography was done by N. Ramachar and Jeeva. The film was made at Majestic, Narasu and Prasath (for outdoor) studios and processed at Gemini laboratory.[1]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[2] The song "Maalai Pozhudhin" was a chartbuster and was based on Chandrakauns raga.[3] Veena was played by R. Pichumani Iyer. The song Singara Solaiye was originally written as Kalloori Ranikaal and was released in the records. But the censor board objected to the wording so it was changed in the film.[2]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Length |
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| "Singara Solaiye Ullasa Velaiye" | A. L. Raghavan & K. Jamuna Rani | Kannadasan | 04:54 |
| "Kaadhalendraal Aanum Pennum" | A. L. Raghavan & P. Susheela | 03:50 | |
| "Kaadhalenum Vadivam Kanden" | P. Susheela | 03:23 | |
| "Maalai Pozhuthin Mayakkathile" | 04:26 | ||
| "Kaana Vandha Kaatchiyenna" | 03:26 | ||
| "Kanne Raja Kavalai Vendaam" | 03:18 | ||
| "Paartheeraa Aiyaa Paartheera" | S. C. Krishnan & L. R. Eswari | 02:30 | |
| "Ammaa Ammaa Kavalai Vendaam" | Renuka | 02:56 | |
| "Varalakshmi Varuvaayammaa" | Jayalakshmi | V. Seetharaman | 03:09 |
| "Palingu Manappandhalile" | Papanasam Sivan | 01:09 | |
| "Ennai Naan Ariyaatha Chinna Vayasile" | P. Susheela | 02:12 |
Reception
editKandhan of Kalki felt Gemini Ganesan did not perform well and his characterisation was vague but praised Janaki's acting and the songs.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "1961 – பாக்கியலஷ்மி – நாராயணன் அன் கோ" [1961 – Bhagyalakshmi – Narayanan & Co.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 November 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ a b Neelamegam, G. (2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. pp. 34–35.
- ^ Mani, Charulatha (8 November 2013). "Of love and longing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ காந்தன் (19 November 1961). "பாக்கிய லக்ஷ்மி" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 29–30. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.