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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Raja | | name = Raja | ||
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| writer = A. L. Narayanan<br />Sujatha Story Dept. | | writer = A. L. Narayanan<br />Sujatha Story Dept. | ||
| story = A. L. Narayanan | | story = A. L. Narayanan | ||
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br>[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] | | starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] | ||
| music = [[M. S. Viswanathan]] | | music = [[M. S. Viswanathan]] | ||
| cinematography = Masthan-Thara | | cinematography = Masthan-Thara | ||
| editing = B. Kanthasamy | | editing = B. Kanthasamy | ||
| studio = [[K. Balaji|Sujatha Cine Arts]] | | studio = [[K. Balaji|Sujatha Cine Arts]] | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date|1972|01|26|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1972|01|26|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2020 |title=நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல் |language=ta |work=Seithi Saral |url=https://www.seithisaral.in/2020/09/30/sivaji-ganesass-moives-list-and-release-date/ |url-status=live |access-date=13 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210529050553/https://www.seithisaral.in/2020/09/30/sivaji-ganesass-moives-list-and-release-date/ |archive-date=29 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
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'''''Raja''''' is a 1972 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[C. V. Rajendran]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] and [[K. Balaji]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{ | '''''Raja''''' is a 1972 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[C. V. Rajendran]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] and [[K. Balaji]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=151-160 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp16.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023415/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp16.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=24 August 2014 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> It is a remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Johny Mera Naam]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 March 2017 |title=செலுலாய்ட் சோழன் சிவாஜி தொடர் 169– சுதாங்கன் |work=[[Dinamalar]] |url=http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/24803 |url-status=live |access-date=7 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820104543/http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/24803 |archive-date=20 August 2018}}</ref>It as super hit at the box office. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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*K. Kannan as Jambu (Nagalingam Boopathy Thief Business Partner, Enemy role) | *K. Kannan as Jambu (Nagalingam Boopathy Thief Business Partner, Enemy role) | ||
*[[Master Sekhar]] as (Young Raja) | *[[Master Sekhar]] as (Young Raja) | ||
*Harikrishnan as (Police Inspector's) | *Harikrishnan as (Police Inspector's) | ||
*Padma | *Padma | ||
*Renuka | *Renuka | ||
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== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{ | The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raja (1972) |url=http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/Raja-1972-T0001789 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907205925/http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/Raja-1972-T0001789 |archive-date=7 September 2014 |access-date=24 August 2014 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> | ||
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! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss) | ! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss) | ||
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== Re-release == | == Re-release == | ||
A digitally restored version of the film was released in May 2018.<ref>{{ | A digitally restored version of the film was released in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 May 2018 |title=Shivaji's 'Raja' is back in theatres |work=[[The News Today (India)|The News Today]] |url=https://www.newstodaynet.com/index.php/2018/05/25/shivajis-raja-is-back-in-theatres/ |url-status=dead |access-date=28 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528111748/https://newstodaynet.com/index.php/2018/05/25/shivajis-raja-is-back-in-theatres/ |archive-date=28 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Directed by | C. V. Rajendran |
| Produced by | K. Balaji |
| Written by | A. L. Narayanan Sujatha Story Dept. |
| Story by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Jayalalithaa |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | Masthan-Thara |
| Edited by | B. Kanthasamy |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Raja is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa and K. Balaji in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.[2] It is a remake of the Hindi film Johny Mera Naam.[3]It as super hit at the box office.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Raja / Sekar (C.I.D Police Officer)
- Jayalalithaa as Radha
- K. Balaji as Chandran / Babu (Thief Gang)
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Nagalingam Boopathy (Duplicate Dharmalingam Boopathy, Thief Gang Leader, Enemy role)
- Major Sundarrajan as Prasanth (Head of Police Officer)
- R. S. Manohar as Viswam (Thief Gang, Enemy role)
- V. S. Raghavan as Dharmalingam Boopathy (Radha Father)
- J. P. Chandrababu as Pattabiraman / Seetharaman (Constable, Duel act role)
- Pandari Bai as Parvathi (Sekar Chandran Mother)
- Ganthimathi as (Radha Mother)
- V. Nagaiah as Haridass (Guest Role)
- K. Kannan as Jambu (Nagalingam Boopathy Thief Business Partner, Enemy role)
- Master Sekhar as (Young Raja)
- Harikrishnan as (Police Inspector's)
- Padma
- Renuka
- Dhanalakshmi
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kalayana Ponnu" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 04.23 |
| 2 | "Gangaiyile" | Susheela | 04.07 | |
| 3 | "Irandil Ondru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. Vasantha | 04.16 | |
| 4 | "Naan Uyirukku Tharuvatu" | L. R. Eswari | 05.15 | |
| 5 | "Nee Vara Vendum" | T. M. Soundararajan, Susheela | 04.26 |
Re-release[edit | edit source]
A digitally restored version of the film was released in May 2018.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "நடிகர்திலகத்தின் பட வரிசைப்பட்டியல்". Seithi Saral (in தமிழ்). 30 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 May 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ↑ "151-160". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ↑ "செலுலாய்ட் சோழன் சிவாஜி தொடர் 169– சுதாங்கன்". Dinamalar. 26 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ↑ "Raja (1972)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ↑ "Shivaji's 'Raja' is back in theatres". The News Today. 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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