| Lorry Driver Rajakannu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Screenplay by | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Story by | Tarakarama Film Unit |
| Based on | Driver Ramudu |
| Produced by | Pushparajan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya |
| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Raja Mahalakshmi Arts |
Release date |
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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. It is a remake of the Telugu film Driver Ramudu. The film was released on 3 July 1981.[1]
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Plot
Rajakannu is a lorry driver whose only family is his blind sister, Meena. He always stands up for what's right and goes out of his way to assist others. He helps fellow driver Ramu and earns a devoted friend. Rajakannu falls for the short-tempered food stall owner Kannamma. Meena also becomes engaged to marry inspector Shankar. In the midst of this, Rajakannu is arrested after being implicated in a smuggling ring run by Jaganath and his son Kamal. With the help of Ramu, Kanamma and his lorry cleaner Periyathambi, 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 Sundarrajan as Ramu
- Sathyakala as Meena
- Suruli Rajan as Periyathambi
- Jai Ganesh as Shankar
- Kanchana as Seetha
- Manorama as Paapa
- Jayamalini
- Ceylon Manohar
- Prem Anand as Kamal
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2][3]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Vetkappadavo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Vaali |
| "Ennenbadho Aedenbado" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| "Ennenbadho Aedenbado" | Vani Jairam | |
| "Singari Neethan" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vaali |
| "Oru Kuthala Aruvi Kudisai" | L. R. Eswari, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| "Singara Ponnoda Selaiyil" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
Reception
Sindhu and Jeeva, reviewing for Kalki, criticised the film for being formulaic and lacking newness.[4]
References
- ^ "211-220". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Lorry Driver Rajakannu". JioSaavn. 31 January 1981. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Lorry Driver Raajakkannu Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M.S.Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
- ^ சிந்து; ஜீவா (26 July 1981). "லாரிடிரைவர் ராஜ்கண்ணு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 26. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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