Kavalai Illaadha Manithan


Kavalai Illaadha Manithan is a 1960 Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar. The film features J. P. Chandrababu, M. R. Radha, T. S. Balaiah and Rajasulochana in the lead roles.

Plot

Muthu, a carefree man, is a lawyer who solves the problems of people, in stark contrast to his brother Manickam who believes in creating trouble for those around him, especially women. Their wealthy father Jamabulingam is money-minded and is least bothered about other things in life. Jamabulingam arranges the marriage of Manickam with a woman named Sivakami, but she loves another man named Dhamotharan. Manickam impregnates Kaveri, a poor woman, then disavows her and their child. Muthu manages to correct all the wrongs caused by Manickam, succeeds in bringing Sivakami and Dhamotharan together, and marries a woman named Sevanthi.

Cast

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Lyrics were by Kannadasan. Singers are J. P. Chandrababu & T. R. Mahalingam. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, G. K. Venkatesh, A. L. Raghavan, K. Jamuna Rani, Jikki, P. Suseela & T. S. Bagavathi. The song "Pirakkum Podhum Azhuginraai" became popular.

Release and reception

Kavalai Illaadha Manithan was released on 19 August 1960. Film historian Randor Guy praised "the melodious music, impressive performances by Chandrababu, Radha, Balaiah and Rajasulochana" but noted that the film was not a commercial success, mainly because of the delay in its production. Kannadasan later remarked that, in contrast to the film's title which meant "the man without worries", he, as the producer, became "a much worried man in the process".