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FILMINDIA
April 1938
mountains and the ever present foreign shots of earthquakes etc.
Publicity: Too poor and not worth noticing.
Box-office Value: Too poor for any box office. The picture has no entertainment value and a minimum guarantee is out of the question. Suitable as a quick change programme, having some topical interest.
"GRIHALAXMI"
Produced by: Rohini Pictures.
Released at: Broadway Talkies, Madras.
Date of Release: 12th March 1938
Cast: Kannamba, Kanchanamala, Ramanujachari, Nagiah.
The story of the picture provides at places a good argument tor prohibition. The scenario is sketchy and the early part of the
picture is inclined to be slow and boring. Some sentimental touches given with the help of our national leaders prove popular. Kannamba sings two songs beautifully.
The dialogues are not appropriate, the language being rather weak. The speeches of Gopinath are however appealing.
The music is rather good. The adoption of some Hindusthani tunes might find favour with the audiences.
Back ground music, however, is very poor.
Photography and recording could have been improved with more care.
The direction of Mr. H. M. Reddy is weak and erratic, bar
ring those scenes with the national sentiment. Kannamba's "scenes of madness have been overdone. Her other work has also been made stagy.
Reddy couldn't use the talents of Ramanujachari.
Kannamba as "Radha" was the best. She carries the picture to success with her acting and good singing. Nagiah as "Gopinath" was quite convincing and popular His music was also an attraction. Kanchanamala' s dancing was beautiful and gave one a taste for more. As the vamp in the play she also made a good impression.
The picture will pay well in Telugu Districts, and may be booked with a reasonable minimum guarantee.
(Reviewed by our own Correspondent.)
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Bimla Kumari and Nandrekar in "Baghban" a General Films picture.