Aayiram Roobai

Not to be confused with Onbadhu Roobai Nottu.

Aayiram Roobai (transl. Thousand Rupees) is 1964 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri Ganesh. The film was released on 3 December 1964.

Aayiram Roobai
Film poster
Directed by	K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Written by	K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Produced by	Chinna Annamalai
Starring	Gemini Ganesan Savitri Ganesh
Cinematography	M. Karnan
Edited by	R. Devarajan
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	Kalachithra
Release date	3 December 1964 (1964-12-03)
Running time	130 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Gemini Ganesan
• Savitri Ganesh
• M. R. Radha
• C. K. Nagesh
• S. A. Ashokan
• S. V. Sahasranamam
• Kottapuli Jayaraman
• Master Babu
• Ragini
• Mohana
• Nalini
• Baby Savitri
• Veerappan
• Karikol Raju
• Gemini Balu
• Vellai Subbaiah

Soundtrack

Music was by K. V. Mahadevan.^[1][2]

Song	Singer	Lyrics	Length
"Amma Illae Appa"	S. Janaki	Vaali	03:25
"Aanaakka Antha Madam"	P. Susheela	A. Maruthakasi	03:19
"Parpodi Kalnaar Parpodi"	P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela	A. Maruthakasi	03:52
"Paarthaalum Paarthen Naan"	P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela	Kannadasan	03:30
"Nilavukkum Nizhal Undu"	P. Susheela	Kannadasan	03:27

Release and reception

Aayiram Roobai was released on 3 December 1964,^[3] delayed from a 3 November (Diwali) release.^[4] On 12 December 1964, The Indian Express stated, "A crude and twisted adaptation of the Million Pound Note, Aayiram Roopai contains precious little that is commendable. The Aayiram Roopai note in the film is counterfeit, so also the entertainment it doles out".^[5] S. V. Kannan, writing for Kalki, said Savitri carried the film on her shoulders.^[6]