Vijayalakshmi is a 1946 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars B. R. Panthulu and M. V. Rajamma.[2]

Vijayalakshmi
Promotional poster
Directed byP. Pullaiah
Screenplay byA. T. Krishnaswamy
Based onBandaachi Soon
by Ganesh Krishna Shastri Pathak
StarringB. R. Panthulu
M. V. Rajamma
T. R. Ramachandran
M. J. Andal
S. V. Subbaiah
Sowdhamini
CinematographyP. Subba Rao
Music byG. Govindarajulu Naidu
Production
company
Star Combines
Distributed byPragathi Pictures
Release date
  • 8 November 1946 (1946-11-08) (India)
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CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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The story revolves around a man's greed for money, the exploitation and ill-treatment of women, (with the complicity of his wife) and his scant respect for the rights or feelings of women in general. The demonetisation of 500, 1000 and 10,000 rupee notes by the government of the day leads to the climax of the story.[2]

Cast

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B. R. Panthulu as seen in the film

Production

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Vijayalakshmi is based on the Marathi stage play Bandaachi Soon by Ganesh Krishna Shastri Pathak.[2]

Soundtrack

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Music was scored by G. Govindarajulu Naidu.[2]

Reception

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The film did not succeed commercially.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e Vamanan. "In vintage movie, demonetisation tames greedy father-in-law". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.