Aindhu Laksham


5 Laksham is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by G. Ramakrishnan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 11 April 1969.

Plot

Radha Krishnan is a poor young man looking for a job. Krishna is a young woman and the daughter of a millionaire, Eswaran. Radha and Krishna love each other. Eswaran is looking for a bridegroom for his daughter befitting his status. To become Eswaran's son-in-law, Radha needs five lakhs rupees. Another person, the Zamindar of Karadiyur, also needs five lakhs rupees to settle his loans. His son, also named Radha, is in love with a poor young woman, Amudha who is the younger sister of the poor young man Radha. Radha's friend is Nachu. He is in love with Manju who wants a pet dog. So, everyone is looking for something to fulfill their need. The film is a hilarious entertainer showing what each one does to fulfill their needs.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu.
SongSinger/sLyricistDuration
"Kaadhalukkoru Kaalej"A. L. Raghavan, L. R. EswariTrichy Thiyagarajan
"Naan Paadiya Mudhal Paattu"T. M. SoundararajanVaali03:48
"Padaithan Boomiyai Iraivan"T. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKannadasan
"Asaipattadhu Naanalla"T. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaVaali
"Naalaikku Neramillai"L. R. EswariKannadasan
"Eppadi Irukkum, Ennenna Seyyum"S. V. Ponnusamy, P. SusheelaAvinasi Mani

Reception

The film received a mixed response from viewers who felt it might have succeeded had the comedy moments been handled better.