Kairasi
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B. Saroja Devi
| Kairasi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Story by | Kothamangalam Sadanandan |
| Produced by | N. Vasudeva Menon |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesh B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Govardhanam |
Production company | Vasu Films |
| Distributed by | Solar Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kairasi (transl. Auspicious hands) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Vasudeva Menon. The film stars Gemini Ganesan (credited as Ganesh) and B. Saroja Devi. The plot revolves around a doctor whose father is wrongfully convicted.
Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali, and became a commercial success. It was later remade in Hindi as Jhoola (1962).[1]
Sundaram, an honest police constable, is falsely accused of murder and imprisoned. Ramanathan, a judge, adopts Sundaram's son, Mohan, who later becomes a successful doctor.
Cast
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Production
Kairasi was directed by K. Shankar, who also served as the editor.[3] It was produced by N. Vasudeva Menon under the banner of Vasu Films, marking his second venture as producer.[4] The story was written by Kothamangalam Sadanandan, with dialogues written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and K. D. Santhanam. Santhanam also appeared onscreen as a judge. Cinematography was handled by Thambu, with K. Narayanan co-editeding the film, while A. Balu served as the art director.[2] The final cut of the film had a runtime of 163 minutes.[5]
Soundtrack
The music for Kairasi was composed by R. Govardhanam, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, Kothamangalam Subbu and K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[2] Music historian Vamanan noted that Kairasi "brought out the best in Govardhanam, with its limpid melodies brimming forth sweetly with lyrical intimations of love and romance."[6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Anaithum Andavan Kairasi" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | Kothamangalam Subbu | 03:06 |
| "Paalilum Thaenilum Suvaiyedhu" | P. Susheela, T. S. Bagavathi | Kannadasan | 05:22 |
| "Oorumillai Naattile" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | |
| "Kaadhal Enum Aatrinile" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 02:42 |
| "Sendaattam Chinna Ponnu" | P. Susheela, Kamala & Group | Kannadasan | |
| "Anbulla Athaan Vanakkam" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:49 |
| "Kannum Kannum Pesiyadhum" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 06.22 |
| "Kaathirunden Kaathirunden" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:04 |
| "Poologam Maarinaalum" | S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
