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Lorry Driver Rajakannu
| Lorry Driver Rajakannu | |
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| File:Lorry Driver Rajakannu.jpg Poster | |
| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Produced by | Pushparajan |
| Story by | Tarakarama Film Unit |
| Based on | Driver Ramudu (Telugu) |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya |
| Music by | M S Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
Production company | Raja Mahalakshmi Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Lorry Driver Rajakannu is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya.[1] The film had musical score by M S Viswanathan.The film was produced by actress Pushpalatha wife of actor AVM Rajan.This film was sold out in all areas due to the expectations this film created. The film was a remake of Telugu film Driver Ramudu.
Plot[edit]
Rajakannu (Sivaji Ganesan) is a lorry driver whose only family is his blind sister, Meena (Sathyakala). He always stands up for what's right and goes out of his way to assist others. He helps fellow driver Ramu (Major Sundararajan) and earns a devoted friend. Rajakannu falls for the short-tempered food stall owner Kannamma (Sripriya). Meena also becomes engaged to marry inspector Shankar (Jaiganesh). In the midst of this, Rajakannu is arrested after being implicated in a smuggling ring run by Jaganath (M. N. Nambiar) and his son Kamal (Prem Anand). With the help of Ramu, Kanamma and his lorry cleaner Periyathambi (Suruli Rajan), he attempts to clear his name and bring the true criminals to justice.
Cast[edit]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Rajakannu
- Sripriya as Kannamma
- M. N. Nambiar as Jaganath
- Major Sundararajan as Ramu
- Sathyakala as Meena
- Suruli Rajan as Periyathambi
- Jaiganesh as Shankar
- Kanchana as Seetha
- Manorama as Paapa
- Jayamalini
- Ceylon Manohar
- Prem Anand as Kamal
- Haalam
Soundtrack[edit]
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] Soundtrack was under label Saregama.[3][4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Vetkappadavo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| 2 | "Ennenbadho Aedenbado" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3 | "Ennenbadho Aedenbado" | Vani Jairam | |
| 4 | "Singari Neethan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Kannadasan |
| 5 | "Oru Kuthala Aruvi Kudisai" | L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 6 | "Singara Ponnoda Selaiyil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
References[edit]
- ↑ https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1981/jul/26-07-1981/p26.jpg Template:Bare URL image
- ↑ "Lorry Driver Rajakannu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single by M. S. Viswanathan". iTunes. 31 January 1981.
- ↑ https://www.saregama.com/album/lorry-driver-raajaakkannu_100994
- ↑ "Lorry Driver Rajakannu". www.tamilsongslyrics123.com. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
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