Br Lakshmanan was an Indian music director in

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s during 1950s and 1960s. Lakshmanan started his career with '' Aathmasakhi'' in 1952. He provided music for around 250 Malayalam movie songs. Lakshmanan's songs were also used in the films '' Ponkathir, Baalyasakhi'' and ''Harishchandra.'' Most of his songs were written by Thirunayinarkurichi Madhavan Nair and sung by

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. The trio made numerous popular songs in 1950s and early 60s, mostly in the films produced by

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Partial filmography

''Aathmasakhi''

* Kannikkathiraadum ... * Aagathamaayitha ... * Lokame ... * Jayam Jayam Sthaanajayam ... * Kaattilaadi ... * Irumizhi Thannil ... * Marayukayo Neeyen ... * Neeye Sharaname ... * Aa Neelavaanilen ... * Jala Jala Jal ... * Mohanam Mohanam ... * Itho Ho Nin Neethi ... * Varoo Varoo Sodara ...

''Ponkathir''

* Anjana Sreedhara ... * Aanandavaasam Amaravilaasam ... * Oh Premamadhuramee ... * Paadoo Maanasame ... * Kaliyaadum Poove Varoo ... * Pranayamohana Swapnam ... * Sukhame Sukhame ... * Aanandaroopan ... * Paarirulmoodi Paathayaake ... * Ullaasam Ulakellam ... * Sakalam Vidhiyalle Paaril ... * Povukanaam ... * Aashankaathimiram ...

''Baalyasakhi''

* Orumayil Ninne ... * Aananda Jaalangal ... * En Karalil Kanneriyum ... * Poomulla Thedi ...

''Harishchandra''

*Aathmavidyalame...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lakshmanan, Br Malayalam film score composers Indian male composers Male film score composers