Lakshimi Kalyanam(1968)
Lakshmi Kalyanam is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by G. Or. Nathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, K. Balaji, and M. N. Nambiar. The story follows Kathirvel and his father Egambaram as they struggle to arrange the marriage of Lakshmi, the daughter of a single mother with a hidden past. The plot is driven by a series of failed marriage proposals, a lecherous villain, and the secret of Lakshmi's fugitive father. The film won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film and four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Music Director for M. S. Viswanathan. It was released on 15 November 1968.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- G. R. Nathan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A kind-hearted man named Kathirvel takes on the responsibility of finding a husband for Lakshmi, the daughter of a single mother. But every potential groom backs out due to the schemes of a lecherous old man and the secret of Lakshmi's fugitive father. Kathirvel must overcome these obstacles to secure Lakshmi's future.
“One marriage, a thousand troubles.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lakshimi Kalyanam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Cho (15 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vennira Aadai Nirmala (15 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Cho (5 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Vennira Aadai Nirmala (3 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & A.L.S. Productions (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on the 1962 Hindi movie 'Anpadh', which itself was inspired by the 1956 Tamil film 'Madurai Veeran'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Muthuraman played a negative role, portraying the character Sundaram.
- The movie's music was composed by the duo M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, who were at the peak of their popularity.
- A major song sequence was filmed at the popular tourist location Kodaikanal, which was a common practice for films of that era.
- The film's release coincided with a period where social dramas about family secrets were becoming very popular in Tamil cinema.
- Actress K. R. Vijaya, who played the female lead, was known for her expressive dance performances in such melodramas.
- Director G. R. Nathan was primarily known for his work in mythological and social films during the 1960s.