| Jeevanamsam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Malliyam Rajagopal |
| Written by | Malliyam Rajagopal |
| Based on | Jeevanamsam by Malliyam Rajagopal |
| Produced by | Das and Das |
| Starring | Jaishankar Vijayakumari |
| Cinematography | M. Karnan |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Malliyam Productions |
| Distributed by | Doss & Doss |
Release date |
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Running time | 4724 ft |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Jeevanamsam (transl. Alimony) is a 1968 Indian Tamil language drama film, directed and written by Malliyam Rajagopal.[1] The film is based on his play of the same name.[2] It stars Jaishankar and C. R. Vijayakumari, while A. V. M. Rajan, Pushpalatha, Sivakumar, debutante Lakshmi (as a leading actress)[3][4] and Nagesh playing pivotal roles. The film, released on 21 October 1968,[5] was successful at the box office.[6][7]
Plot
Cast
- Jaishankar as Moorthi
- Vijayakumari as Lalitha
- A. V. M. Rajan as Balu
- Pushpalatha as Viji
- Nagesh as Advocate Ramanujam
- Sowcar Janaki as Janaki
- S. V. Subbaiah as Moorthi's uncle
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Lalitha & Balu's father
- Pandari Bai as Meenakshi, Lalitha & Balu's mother
- Sivakumar as Sabapathy
- Lakshmi as Lalitha, Moorthi's sister
- Veerappan as Janu's husband
- Sachu as Janu
- A. K. Veerasami as Lalitha's & Balu's grandpa
- Sundari Bai as Lalitha & Balu's grandmother
- K. Vijayan
- A. Samikannu as Sabapathi's father
Soundtrack
Music was by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written by Vaali and Malliyam Rajagopal.
| Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Akkakko Kai Kai Malar Kai" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:51 |
| "Enakkulle Nee Irukka Unakkulle" — Happy | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:20 |
| "Enakkulle Nee Irukka Unakkulle" — Sad | P. Susheela | 03:20 |
References
- ↑ "ஜீவனாம்சம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 10 November 1968. p. 64. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ Jeevanamsam (motion picture) (in Tamil). Malliyam Productions. 1968. Opening credits, at 0:12.
- ↑ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (31 August 2006). "Every day is a learning experience, says Lakshmi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ↑ Rao, Bindu Gopal (17 January 2015). "For old times' sake". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ↑ "Jeevanamsam". The Indian Express. 21 October 1968. p. 12. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (7 November 2008). "Bond of Tamil screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ↑ "மூன்றாவது நாயகர்கள் - பகுதி 4 | ஜெய்சங்கர் எனும் மூடிமறைக்கப்பட்ட அற்புதம்!". News TM (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
External links
- Jeevanamsam at IMDb
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