Kai Niraya Kasu
1974 Indian film
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Kai Niraya Kasu (/kaɪ nɪraɪjə kɑːsu/ transl. A Handful of Money) is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by A. B. Raj and written by Moulee, from a story by Dharmaraj. The film stars Nagesh and Prameela, with M. R. R. Vasu, Thengai Srinivasan, Srikanth, Moulee, Master Rajkumar, A. Sakunthala, Sachu, L. Kanchana and S. N. Lakshmi in supporting roles. It was released on 8 March 1974.[2]
| Kai Niraya Kasu | |
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| Directed by | A. B. Raj |
| Screenplay by | Moulee |
| Story by | Dharmaraj |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dutt |
| Edited by | R. Bhaskar |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Arunodaya |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Nagesh in a dual role
- Prameela
- M. R. R. Vasu
- Thengai Srinivasan
- Srikanth
- Moulee
- Master Rajkumar
- A. Sakunthala
- Sachu
- L. Kanchana
- S. N. Lakshmi
- Baby Sumathi
- Baby Sheela
- Jayakumari
Production
The film began production in late September 1973 at Mysore Premier Studio.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. Lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kai Niraya Kasu" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Kaalam En Pakkam" | L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Dei Vaada Raja" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Kallil Ooriya" | L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 5. | "Panthiyile" | L. R. Eswari |
Reception
Legacy
In 2023, Harshini S V of Film Companion named Kai Niraya Kasu as one of Nagesh's best performances in a leading role, especially a "hilariously staged action sequence at a crucial point in the film".[6]
