Vijayalakshmi (film)
| Vijayalakshmi | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | P. Pullaiah |
| Screenplay by | A. T. Krishnaswamy |
| Based on | Bandaachi Soon by Ganesh Krishna Shastri Pathak |
| Starring | B. R. Panthulu M. V. Rajamma T. R. Ramachandran M. J. Andal S. V. Subbaiah Sowdhamini |
| Cinematography | P. Subba Rao |
| Music by | G. Govindarajulu Naidu |
Production company | Star Combines |
| Distributed by | Pragathi Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vijayalakshmi is a 1946 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars B. R. Panthulu and M. V. Rajamma.[2]
Plot[edit]
The story revolves around a man's greed for money, the exploitation and ill-treatment of women, (with the complicity of his wife) and his scant respect for the rights or feelings of women in general. The demonetisation of 500, 1000 and 10,000 rupee notes by the government of the day leads to the climax of the story.[2]
Cast[edit]
- B. R. Panthulu
- M. V. Rajamma as Vijayalakshmi
- T. R. Ramachandran
- M. J. Andal
- S. V. Subbaiah
- Sowdhamini[1]
Production[edit]
Vijayalakshmi is based on the Marathi stage play Bandaachi Soon by Ganesh Krishna Shastri Pathak.[2]
Soundtrack[edit]
Music was scored by G. Govindarajulu Naidu.[2]
Reception[edit]
The film did not succeed commercially.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Vamanan. "In vintage movie, demonetisation tames greedy father-in-law". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
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