| 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 |
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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).
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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Production
Kairasi was directed by K. Shankar, who also served as the editor. It was produced by N. Vasudeva Menon under the banner of Vasu Films, marking his second venture as producer. 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. The final cut of the film had a runtime of 163 minutes.
Soundtrack
The music for Kairasi was composed by R. Govardhanam, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, Kothamangalam Subbu and K. S. Gopalakrishnan. 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."
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "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
Kairasi was released on 19 October 1960, coinciding with the Diwali festival. It was distributed by Solar Film Distributors in Madras and other distributors across various districts in Tamil Nadu. 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. Despite facing competition from Mannathi Mannan, Petra Manam and Paavai Vilakku, which released on the same day, the film emerged as a commercial success.
References
- "Jhoola". The Indian Express. 8 June 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 5 July 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ கைராசி (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Vasu Films. 1960. Retrieved 4 July 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "1960 – கைராசி – வாசு பிலிம்ஸ்" [1960 – Kairasi – Vasu Films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "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.
- "Kairasi". Complete Index to World Film. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- 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.
- "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.
- "Kairasi". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10. Retrieved 6 August 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- "Films With A Difference: Kairasi, Mannaathi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 7 August 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- "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.
- Pradeep, K. (1 July 2017). "The Inside Story". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
