Aindhu Laksham
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]
| 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 |
| Cinematography | U. Rajagopal |
| Edited by | E. V. Shanmugam |
Production company | Sudha Movies |
| Distributed by | Sudha Movies |
Release date | 25 April 1969 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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
- S. A. Ashokan
- Major Sundarrajan as Eswaran
- Manorama as Manju
- Thengai Srinivasan as Chinna Jameendar
- Sachu as Amutha (Radhakrishnan Sister)
- Radhabhai
- Kanthimathi
- Rama Rao
- Suruli Rajan as Suruttu Suruli
- I. S. R.
- K. P. Ramakrishnan
- Gemini Mahalingam
- S. P. Perumal
- Aisarivelan
- Ravindran
- Nilavai Murugesan
- Nambirajan
- Gunalan
- G. V. Sarma
- Aliyar
- Pakoda Kadhar
Soundtrack
Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu while the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan, Vaali, Avinasi Mani and Thiruchi Thyagarajan.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kaadhalukkoru Kaalej" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari | Trichy Thiyagarajan | |
| 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, L. R. Eswari | 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.
- Aindhu Laksham Song Book. Srimagal Press, Chennai-1.