Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Lorry Driver Rajakannu is a 1981 Indian Tamil language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sripriya, M. N. Nambiar and Ceylon Manohar in lead roles. The film had musical score by M S Viswanathan.The film was produced by actress Pushpalatha wife of actor AVM Rajan. It was said she incurred heavy loss from this venture.[1] The film was a remake of Telugu film Driver Ramudu.
| Lorry Driver Rajakannu | |
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| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Produced by | Pushparajan |
| Story by | Tarakarama Film Unit |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya Kanchana Major Sundararajan M. N. Nambiar Jaiganesh Ceylon Manohar Sathyakala Suruli Rajan Manorama |
| 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 |
Plot
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
- 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 Ramu's wife
- Manorama as Paapa
- Jayamalini
- Ceylon Manohar
- Prem Anand as Kamal
- Haalam
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] Soundtrack was under label Saregama.[3][4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vetkappadavo | S. P. Balasubrahmaniam, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| 2 | Ennenbadho Aedhenbado | S. P. Balasubramaniam | |
| 3 | Ennenbadho Aedenbado | Vani Jayaram | |
| 4 | Singari Neethan | S. P. Balasubramaniam | Kannadasan |
| 5 | Oru Kuthala Aruvi Kudisai | L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 6 | Singara Ponnoda Selaiyil | S. P. Balasubramaniam, S. Janaki |
References
- "Lorry Driver Rajakannu". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/lorry-driver-rajakannu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1424292972
- https://www.saregama.com/album/lorry-driver-raajaakkannu_100994
- "Lorry Driver Rajakannu". www.tamilsongslyrics123.com. Retrieved 29 March 2020.