Kairasi

1960 film by K. Shankar

Kairasi

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

* 19 October 1960 (1960-10-19)

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]

## Plot

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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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Male cast[2]

* Gemini Ganesh as Mohan
* K. A. Thangavelu as Madhu
* M. R. Radha as Kumar
* S. V. Sahasranamam as Sundaram
* K. D. Santhanam as Judge Ramanathan
* S. Rama Rao as Emperuman
* C. S. Pandian as Somu
* P. D. Sambandam as Sambandam
* V. P. S. Mani as Sekhar
* K. Natarajan as Dr. Shankar
* G. K. Pillai as Sub-Inspector

Male supporting cast[2]

* Mahalingam, Karikol Rajoo, Rathnam,
Balakrishnan, V. T. Kalyanam, and Maruthappa.

Female cast[2]

* B. Saroja Devi as Sumathi
* M. V. Rajamma as Lakshmi
* K. Malathi as Kanakam
* Mohana as Kokila
* Ramani as Susheela
* Chellam as Chellam
* Pushpamala as Angamuthu

Female supporting cast[2]

* Seethalakshmi, Ramamani Bai, Santha Kumari, and Baby Mangalam.

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## Production

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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

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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 |

## Release and reception

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Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960,[3] coinciding with the Diwali festival.[7] It was distributed by Solar Film Distributors in Madras and other distributors across various districts in Tamil Nadu.[8] The Indian Express gave a positive review, commenting on the performances of Ganesh, Rajamma, Sahasranamam and Radha, as well as the songs written by Kannadasan and the title track written by Subbu.[9] Despite facing competition from Mannathi Mannan, Petra Manam and Paavai Vilakku, which released on the same day,[10] the film emerged as a commercial success.[4][11]

## References

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1. ^ "Jhoola". The Indian Express. 8 June 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 5 July 2022 - via Google News Archive.
2. ^ a b c d e f கைராசி (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Vasu Films. 1960. Retrieved 4 July 2022 - via Internet Archive.
3. ^ a b "1960 – கைராசி – வாசு பிலிம்ஸ்" [1960 – Kairasi – Vasu Films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
4. ^ a b "ஆர்.கோவர்த்தனம் அன்றும் இன்றும்!" [R. Govardhanam then and now!]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 23 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
5. ^ "Kairasi". Complete Index to World Film. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
6. ^ Vamanan (19 September 2017). "Kollywood's unsung hero whose limpid melodies melted hearts". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
7. ^ "சரோஜா தேவி: 4. எம்.ஜி.ஆர். சாப்பாடு...!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
8. ^ "Kairasi". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10. Retrieved 6 August 2018 - via Google News Archive.
9. ^ "Films With A Difference: Kairasi, Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 7 August 2018 - via Google News Archive.
10. ^ "தீபாவளிக்கு வெளியான தமிழ் படங்கள் - 3" [Films released during Diwali - 3]. Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). 2 August 2020. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
11. ^ Pradeep, K. (1 July 2017). "The Inside Story". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.

## External links

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* Kairasi at IMDb

* v
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K. Shankar filmography

1950s|

* Naga Devathai (1956)
* Bhookailas (1958)
* Bhookailasa (1958)
* Sivagangai Seemai (1959)
* Orey Vazhi (1959)

1960s|

* Kavalai Illaadha Manithan (1960)
* Kairasi (1960)
* Arappavan (1961)
* Jhoola (1962)
* Paadha Kaanikkai (1962)
* Aalayamani (1962)
* Aadi Perukku (1962)
* Ezhai Pangalan (1963)
* Panathottam (1963)
* Bharosa (1963)
* Idhu Sathiyam (1963)
* Rajkumar (1964)
* Aandavan Kattalai (1964)
* Veerakkanal (1964)
* Panchavarna Kili (1965)
* Kalangarai Vilakkam (1965)
* Anbu Karangal (1965)
* Chandrodayam (1966)
* Gowri Kalyanam (1966)
* Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
* Kallum Kaniyagum (1968)
* Adimai Penn (1969)
* Sachaai (1969)

1970s|

* Koi Ghulam Nahi (1970)
* Parde Ke Peechey (1971)
* Bandagi (1972)
* Shehzada (1972)
* Rickshawala (1973)
* Chhote Sarkar (1974)
* Pallandu Vaazhga (1975)
* Raaja (1975)
* Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
* Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977)
* Sthree Janmam (1977)
* Varuvan Vadivelan (1978)
* Vayasu Ponnu (1978)
* Sundarimaarude Swapnangal (1978)
* Prathyaksha Deivam (1978)
* Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu (1978)
* Srungara Ramudu (1979)
* Suprabatham (1979)
* Neelakadalin Orathile (1979)
* Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)

1980s|

* Devi Dharisanam (1980)
* Bala Nagamma (1981)
* Erattai Manithan (1981)
* Thaai Mookaambikai (1982)
* Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)
* Yamirukka Bayamen (1983)
* Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
* Chiranjeevi (1984)
* Raja Rishi (1985)
* Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
* Aayiram Kannudayaal (1986)
* Nambinar Keduvathillai (1986)
* Mupperum Deviyar (1987)
* Velundu Vinaiyillai (1987)
* Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
* Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal (1989)

1990s|

* Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam (1992)
* Saranam Saranam Manikanta (1993)
* Manikantana Mahime (1993)
* Swamy Ayyappa Sabarimalai (1993)
* Nallathe Nadakkum (1993)
* Vetri Vinayakar (1996)

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