Kairasi(1960)
'Kairasi' (transl. Auspicious hands) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Vasudeva Menon under Vasu Films. The film stars Gemini Ganesan (credited as Ganesh) and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles, with K. A. Thangavelu, M. R. Radha, and S. V. Sahasranamam in supporting roles. The story follows Mohan, a doctor who discovers that his adoptive father is not his real father, and that his biological father Sundaram is a wrongfully convicted constable in prison. Mohan sets out to prove his father's innocence and expose the real criminal. The film features music composed by R. Govardhanam with lyrics by Kannadasan, and was noted for its limpid melodies. It was released on 19 October 1960, coinciding with the Diwali festival, and became a commercial success despite competition from other major releases. The film was later remade in Hindi as 'Jhoola' (1962).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 October 1960
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 43m 0
Storyline
A young doctor named Mohan discovers that his real father, Sundaram, is an innocent man serving a life sentence for a murder he did not commit. As Mohan digs into the past, he uncovers a web of lies and a wealthy criminal who framed his father. Now, Mohan must risk everything to bring the truth to light and reunite his broken family.
“A son's hands can heal any wound”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kairasi
Cast reunions in this film: Saroja Devi & Gemini Ganesan (15 films together), Gemini Ganesan & K. A. Thangavelu (9 films together), Saroja Devi & K. A. Thangavelu (6 films together), Saroja Devi & K. Shankar (4 films together), K. Shankar & Gemini Ganesan (4 films together), and Saroja Devi & R. Govardhanam (2 films together).