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Bhagyalakshmi (1961 film)

Bhagyalakshmi is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. V. Srinivasan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. It was released on 7 November 1961.

Plot

Kamala, a young widow and a victim of child marriage, and Radha are best friends. When Radha marries Sunder, Kamala moves in with them. When Kamala comes across a photograph, that hints that her husband may be alive, it changes her life forever.

Cast

The list was adapted from the film's credits

Male cast
Female cast

Production

The film was produced by Pattanna under the banner Narayanan Company and was directed by K. V. Srinivasan. Cinematography was handled by G. Balakrishna while the editing was done by S. R. Chandrasekaran and K. A. Sriramulu. A. K. Sekar was in charge of art direction. Choreography was done by Chinni Ã¢Â€Â” Sampath, K. Thangappan and Thangaraj. T. S. Rangasamy was in charge of audiography. Still photography was done by N. Ramachar and Jeeva. The film was made at Majestic, Narasu and Prasath (for outdoor) studios and processed at Gemini laboratory.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The song "Maalai Pozhudhin" was a chartbuster and was based on Chandrakauns raga. Veena was played by R. Pichumani Iyer. The song "Singara Solaiye" was originally written as "Kalloori Ranikaal" and was released in the records. Since the censor board objected to the wording, it was changed in the film.

Critical reception

Kandhan of Kalki felt Gemini Ganesan did not perform well and his characterisation was vague but praised Janaki's acting and the songs.

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