Raja Rani (1956 film)
| Raja Rani | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Produced by | National Productions |
| Written by | Mu. Karunanidhi |
| Story by | Mu. Karunanidhi |
| Starring |
Sivaji Ganesan S. S. Rajendran Padmini Rajasulochana N. S. Krishnan T. A. Madhuram |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
| Cinematography |
Jiten Bnerji (supervisor) G. Vittal Rao |
| Edited by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Distributed by | National Productions |
Release dates | 25 February 1956 |
Running time | 168 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Raja Rani (King, Queen) is a Tamil film that starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini in the lead roles. The film was released in the year 1956.[1]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan
- Padmini
- S. S. Rajendran
- Rajasulochana
- N. S. Krishnan as Samarasam
- T. A. Madhuram as Santham
- K. S. Angamuthu
- Appa K. Duraisamy as Gnanakkann [Padmini's Father]
- Puthoor Nadarajan
- S. M. Thiruppathisamy
- O. A. K. Devar as Villavan
- 'Kuladeivam' V. R. Rajagopal
Crew
- Production Company: National Pictures
- Director: A. Bhimsingh[2]
- Cinematography: Jiten Bnerji (supervisor), G. Vittal Rao
- Music: T. R. Pappa
- Lyrics: Mu. Karunanidhi, A.Maruthakasi, P.Kamatchi, M.K.Athmanathan, Villipuththuran and Vivekan
- Story: Mu. Karunanidhi
- Dialogue: Mu. Karunanidhi
- Art Director: S.Ammaiyappan
- Editing: A. Bhimsingh
- Choreograph: Heeralal & Sampath Kumar
- Singer: A. M. Rajah, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, T. V. Rathinam, Jikki, Gana Saraswathi
- Audiography: Dinsa K.Tehrani (Supervisor), M. Loganathan
- Stunt: None
- Dance: None
Production
After the success of Parasakthi (1952), many producers approached Karunaidhi to write the scripts for them. One of the films he wrote was Raja Rani.[3] Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini were selected as leading actor and actress while S. S. Rajendran was selected to play an important role.[3] The film was shot at the famous (now closed) Newtone Studios in the Kilpauk area. Its owners were Dinshaw K. Tehrani and Jiten Bannerjee, who supervised the audiography and cinematography respectively, G. Vittal Rao handled the camera. The dances were choreographed by Hiralal and Sampathkumar.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. R. Pappa while the lyrics for songs were written by Mu. Karunanidhi, A. Maruthakasi, P. Kamatchi, M. K. Athmanathan, Villipuththuran & Vivekan. Singers are N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram.[4] The soundtrack was released under the label "Saregama".[5] The songs were well received especially songs like Manippura Pudhu Manippuraa by M. L. Vasanthakumari and Sirippu Idhan Sirappai by N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Indriravu Miga Nandriravu | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:30 | |
| 2 | Sirippu Idhan Sirappai | N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Madhuram | 03:12 | |
| 3 | Manippuraa Pudhu Manippuraa | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:52 | |
| 4 | Kannatra.... Poonai Kannai Moodikondaal | S. C. Krishnan | 03:28 | |
| 5 | Kaanadha Inbamellaam Kandidalaam | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & T. V. Rathinam | 02:44 | |
| 6 | Sollaale Veenaanadhe | Jikki | 03:06 | |
| 7 | Aanandha Nilai Peruvom | M. L. Vasanthakumari & N. L. Ganasaraswathi | 02:56 | |
| 8 | Thirumanam Aagaadha Penne | T. V. Rathinam | 02:46 | |
| 9 | Thirai Pottu Naame | A. M. Rajah & Jikki | 03:07 |
Reception
Randor Guy of The Hindu stated that the film was remembered for "the alliterative dialogue of Mu. Karunanidhi and delivery by the legendary Sivaji Ganesan, pleasing music and fine performances of Padmini, SSR and others".[3]
References
- ↑ "Raja Rani". spicyonion. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
- ↑ "Raja Rani Crew". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
- 1 2 3 4 5 http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/raja-rani-1956/article7092701.ece
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/raja-rani-original-motion/id914214074
- ↑ http://www.saregama.com/album/raja-rani_102893
External links
- Raja Rani at the Internet Movie Database
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