| Lorry Driver Rajakannu | |
| Director: | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Producer: | Pushparajan |
| Story: | Tarakarama Film Unit |
| Based On: | Driver Ramudu |
| Screenplay: | A. C. Tirulokchandar |
| Starring: | Sivaji Ganesan Sripriya |
| Music: | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography: | T. S. Vinayagam |
| Editing: | B. Kanthasamy |
| Studio: | Raja Mahalakshmi Arts |
| 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]
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.
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan & All songs were written by Vaali.[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 |
Sindhu and Jeeva, reviewing for Kalki, criticised the film for being formulaic and lacking newness.[4]