5 Laksham () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and 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 (half a million) 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.
Cast
Soundtrack Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Song Singer/s Lyricist Duration (m:ss) "Kaadhalukkoru Kaalej" A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari Trichy Thiyagarajan "Naan Paadiya Mudhal Paattu" T. M. Soundararajan Vaali 03:48 "Padaithan Boomiyai Iraivan" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela Kannadasan "Asaipattadhu Naanalla" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela Vaali "Naalaikku Neramillai" L. R. Eswari Kannadasan "Eppadi Irukkum, Ennenna Seyyum" S. V. Ponnusamy, P. Susheela Avinasi Mani
Reception The film received a mixed response from viewers who felt it might have succeeded had the comedy moments been handled better.
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