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{{short description|1985 film by S. P. Muthuraman}}
{{short description|1985 film by S. P. Muthuraman}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Sri Raghavendrar
| name          = Sri Raghavendrar
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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[S. P. Muthuraman]]
| director      = [[S. P. Muthuraman]]
| writer        = AL Narayanan (dialogues)
| writer        = A. L. Narayanan (dialogues)
| screenplay    =
| story          = [[Rajinikanth]]
| based_on      =
| starring      = Rajinikanth<br />[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]<br />[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]
| producer      =  
| producer      =  
| narrator       =  
| starring       = [[Rajinikanth]]<br />[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]<br />[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]
| music          = [[Ilayaraja]]
| cinematography = T. S. Vinayagam
| cinematography = T. S. Vinayagam
| editing        = R. Vittal,<br/>S. B. Mohan
| editing        = R. Vittal<br />S. B. Mohan
| released      = 1 September 1985
| music          = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| runtime        = 160 mins
| studio        = [[Kavithalayaa Productions]]
| studio        = [[Kavithalayaa Productions]]
| distributor    =  
| released      = {{film date|1985|9|1|df=y}}
| country        =  
| runtime        = 160 minutes
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
| gross          =
}}
}}
'''''Sri Raghavendrar''''' is a 1985 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Hindu mythological cinema|Hindu mythological film]] directed by [[S. P. Muthuraman]] and was produced by [[Kavithalaya Productions]]. The film stars [[Rajinikanth]], portraying the title character (in his 100th film), in the lead. [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Delhi Ganesh]] and [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] play prominent roles. The film is based on the life of Hindu saint [[Raghavendra Swami]]. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali. The dialogues for the film were written by A. L. Narayanan.
'''''Sri Raghavendrar''''' is a 1985 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]] directed by [[S. P. Muthuraman]] and was produced by [[Kavithalayaa Productions]]. The film stars [[Rajinikanth]], portraying the title character, in his 100th film. [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Delhi Ganesh]] and [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] play prominent roles. The film is based on the life of Hindu saint [[Raghavendra Tirtha]]. The soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and lyrics were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]. The dialogues for the film were written by A. L. Narayanan.


The cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam while the editing was handled by the duo R. Vittal and S. B. Mohan. The film was later dubbed in Telugu as ''Sri Mantralaya Raghavendra Swamy Mahatyam''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-8Rg4RgIC8</ref> The film was released on 1 September 1985 to mixed reception with Rajinikanth's performance as a saint was widely praised. But the film failed at box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-rajinikanths-10-biggest-flops/20140528.htm|title=Rajinikanth's 10 Biggest FLOPS|website=Rediff|language=en|access-date=2020-04-23}}</ref> Later, it was dubbed into [[Hindi]] as ''Shree Kishna Bhakt Raghavendra'' in 2007.
The cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam while the editing was handled by the duo R. Vittal and S. B. Mohan. The film was released on 1 September 1985 to positive reception with Rajinikanth's performance as a saint was widely praised. But the film failed at box office.


==Plot==
== Plot ==
This film is the life of Sri Raghavendra, from Birth till his Mahasamadhi.
{{more plot|date=November 2021}}
This film is the life of [[Raghavendra Tirtha]], from Birth till his Mahasamadhi.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
* [[Rajinikanth]] <small>as</small> [[Raghavendra Tirtha]]
* [[Rajinikanth]] as [[Raghavendra Tirtha]]
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] <small>as</small> Saraswati Bai, Sri Raghavendra's wife
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Saraswati Bai
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] <small>as</small> Devotee and successor of Sri Raghavendra, as Sri Yogenthra Tirtha
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Sri Yogenthra Tirtha
* [[Sathyaraj]] <small>as</small> Maqbool Khan, Nawab of [[Adoni]]
* [[Sathyaraj]] as Maqbool Khan, Nawab of [[Adoni]]
* [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] <small>as</small> As one of his disciples, Mukuntha who went to get married at the Swami's blessings and was assisted by Him to eliminate the demon that came to Srikant's house
* [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Mukuntha
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] <small>as</small> Appanacharya (foremost disciple)
* [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Aparajita
* [[Major Sundarrajan]] <small>as</small> King of [[Thanjavur|Tanjavore]]
* [[J. V. Somayajulu|Somayajulu]] as Sri Sudeendrar
 
* [[K.R.Vijaya]] as Devi Saraswathy
* [[Y. G. Mahendra]] <small>as</small> Guru Sri Sudeendrar’s disciple  
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Appanacharya (foremost disciple)
 
* [[Major Sundarrajan]] as King of [[Thanjavur|Tanjavore]]
* [[J. V. Somayajulu|Somayajulu]] <small>as</small> Sri Sudeendrar, Guru of Sri Raghavendra
* [[Y. G. Mahendra]] as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
 
* [[Thengai Srinivasan]] as Priest
* [[Thengai Seenivasan]] <small>as</small> Priest
* [[Poornam Viswanathan]] as a Devotee whose son accidentally dies but revived by Sri Raghavendra
* [[Poornam Viswanathan]] <small>as</small> Devotee whose son accidentally dies but revived by Sri Raghavendra
* [[V.S. Raghavan]] as Srinivasacharya Devotee
* [[V.S. Raghavan]] <small>as</small> Srinivasacharya Devotee who mistreats G.Seenivasan's character Malapa as he is "Lower caste", but is later spiritually enlightened by Sri Raghavendra
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Venkanna
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] <small>as</small> Venkanna, Diwan of Adoni who is initially portrayed as slow in learning and intelligence but with Sri Raghavendra's blessing becomes the smart minister in the Nawab's cabinet
* [[Senthamarai (actor)|Senthamarai]] as Tamil Poet
* [[Senthamarai (actor)|Senthamarai]] <small>as</small> Tamil Poet
* [[Janagaraj]] as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
* [[Janagaraj]] <small>as</small> Guru Sri Sudeendrar’s disciple  
* [[Veeraraghavan (actor)|Veeraraghavan]] as Seemasachar
* [[Veeraraghavan (actor)|Veeraraghavan]] <small>as</small> Seemasachar
* [[Srikant]] as Devotee who is blessed by Sri Raghavendra who protects this family by killing the demon character
* [[Srikant]] <small>as</small> Devotee who is blessed by Sri Raghavendra who protects this family by killing the demon character
* [[G. Sreenivasan]] as "Lower caste" person mistreated by V.S.Raghavan's character initially but blessed by Sri Raghavendra
* [[G. Sreenivasan]] <small>as</small> "Lower caste" person mistreated by V.S.Raghavan's character initially but blessed by Sri Raghavendra
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Saraswathi Bai's friend
* [[K.R.Vijaya]] <small>as</small> Devi Saraswathy
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] <small>as</small> Saraswathi Bai's friend
* [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] <small>as</small> Aparajita, Dancer in the court of the Tanjavore King character played by Major Sundarrajan
* [[Typist Gopu|Gopu]]
* [[Typist Gopu|Gopu]]
* [[Venniradai Moorthy]]
* [[Venniradai Moorthy]]


==Production==
== Production ==
''Sri Raghavendra'' was Rajinikanth's 100th film (including his other language films). The film featured Rajinikanth in the role of saint Sri Raghavendra Swami, different from the larger than life characters which he is known for and portrayed.<ref name = raj>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/22muthu.htm | title=Rediff on the net, Movies: 'Rajini acts in front of the camera, never behind it' | publisher=Rediff | access-date=8 November 2015 |date=22 Dec 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095936/https://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/22muthu.htm|archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> Rajini who is a fan of Kannada actor [[Rajkumar (actor)|Rajkumar]], had seen his film called ''Mantralaya Mahime'' where Rajkumar portrayed Sri Raghavendra. Rajini approached SP Muthuraman to direct the film. Muthuraman was initially reluctant to direct a devotional film. Balachander encouraged and convinced him to take up the film thus in order to prepare himself to direct the film, Muthuraman watched various devotional films of [[A. P. Nagarajan]] who was known for such films. Prior to the start of the film, the team took the script first to the Swami's abode in [[Mantralayam]], and got it blessed. They did the same thing with the first copy, post-completion.<ref name= raj />
''Sri Raghavendra'' was [[Rajinikanth]]'s 100th film (including his other language films). The film featured him in the role of the saint [[Raghavendra Tirtha]], different from the larger-than-life characters which he is known for and portrayed.<ref name="raj">{{Cite web |last=Muthuraman |first=S P |author-link=S. P. Muthuraman |last2=Rajitha |date=22 December 1999 |title=Rajini acts in front of the camera, never behind it |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/22muthu.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095936/https://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/22muthu.htm |archive-date=11 September 2019 |access-date=8 November 2015 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Rajinikanth, a fan of Kannada actor [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]], had seen his film ''[[Mantralaya Mahatme]]'' where Rajkumar portrayed Raghavendra. Rajinikanth approached [[S. P. Muthuraman]] to direct the film. Muthuraman was initially reluctant to direct a devotional film, but Balachander encouraged and convinced him to take up the film. To prepare himself to direct the film, Muthuraman watched various devotional films directed by [[A. P. Nagarajan]] who was known for such films. Prior to the start of the film, the team took the script first to the Swami's abode in [[Mantralayam]], and got it blessed. They did the same thing with the first copy, post-completion.<ref name= raj /> Muthuraman said that during the 90-day schedule, all the cast and crew of the film undergone the ritual of fasting on Thursday in reverence to lord's presence considering it was the mythological film.<ref name="Raghavendra">{{Cite web |date=4 December 2012 |title=ரஜினியின் 100 வது படம் 'ஸ்ரீராகவேந்திரர்': ஸ்டைல்களை ஒதுக்கி விட்டு, மகானாகவே வாழ்ந்து காட்டினார் |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/12/04234518/rajinikanth-100th-movie-srirag.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151010060546/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/12/04234518/rajinikanth-100th-movie-srirag.html |archive-date=10 October 2015 |access-date=17 September 2015 |website=[[Maalai Malar]] |language=ta}}</ref>


Muthuraman told that during the 90-day schedule all the cast and crew of the film undergone the ritual of fasting on Thursday in reverence to lord's presence considering it was the mythological film.<ref name = "Raghavendra">{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/12/04234518/rajinikanth-100th-movie-srirag.html|title=ரஜினியின் 100 வது படம் 'ஸ்ரீராகவேந்திரர்': ஸ்டைல்களை ஒதுக்கி விட்டு, மகானாகவே வாழ்ந்து காட்டினார் -- rajinikanth 100th movie sriragavendra cinema history|access-date=17 September 2015}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
 
Soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] and lyrics for all songs were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]. The song "Parthale Theriyadha" is based on Anandabhairavi raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=28 October 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— The allure of Anandabhairavi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-allure-of-anandabhairavi/article2576822.ece |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911094653/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-allure-of-anandabhairavi/article2576822.ece |archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Aadal Kalaiye" is based on Charukesi raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=3 February 2012 |title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— The charm of Charukesi |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-charm-of-charukesi/article2857091.ece |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911094943/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-charm-of-charukesi/article2857091.ece |archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Azhaikiran Madhavan" is based on Subhapantuvarali raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=17 February 2012 |title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2903378.ece |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095154/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2903378.ece |archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Ramanamam" is based on Mayamalavagowla raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=11 November 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— The magic of Mayamalavagowla |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-the-magic-of-mayamalavagowla/article2618199.ece |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095504/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-the-magic-of-mayamalavagowla/article2618199.ece |archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Mazhaikkoru" is based on Amruthavarshini raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=30 March 2012 |title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— Appealing Amritavarshini |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini/article3262431.ece |access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095628/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini/article3262431.ece |archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Unakum Enakum" was later reused by American Musical group [[Black Eyed Peas]]'s bonus track "The Elephunk Theme" from their 2003 album ''[[Elephunk]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parasuraman |first=Prathyush |date=12 August 2020 |title=Black Eyed Peas’ (Odd) Ode To Indian Cinema’s Romance With Exaggerated Action That Is As Much Meme As Mass |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/black-eyed-peas-indian-music-odd-ode-to-indian-cinemas-romance-with-exaggerated-action-that-is-as-much-meme-as-mass-singham-robot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103131741/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/black-eyed-peas-indian-music-odd-ode-to-indian-cinemas-romance-with-exaggerated-action-that-is-as-much-meme-as-mass-singham-robot/ |archive-date=3 November 2021 |access-date=19 November 2021 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref>
==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics for all songs were written by Vaali. The song "Parthale Theriyadha" is based on Anandabhairavi raga.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-allure-of-anandabhairavi/article2576822.ece | title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— The allure of Anandabhairavi | publisher=Charulatha Mani | work=The Hindu | access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911094653/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-allure-of-anandabhairavi/article2576822.ece|archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Aadal Kalaiye" is based on Charukesi raga.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-charm-of-charukesi/article2857091.ece | title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— The charm of Charukesi | publisher=Charulatha Mani | work=The Hindu | access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911094943/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-the-charm-of-charukesi/article2857091.ece|archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Azhaikiran Madhavan" is based on Subhapantuvarali raga.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2903378.ece | title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali | publisher=Charulatha Mani | work=The Hindu | access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095154/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2903378.ece|archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Ramanamam" is based on Mayamalavagowla raga.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-the-magic-of-mayamalavagowla/article2618199.ece | title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— The magic of Mayamalavagowla | publisher=Charulatha Mani | work=The Hindu | access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095504/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-the-magic-of-mayamalavagowla/article2618199.ece|archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref> The song "Mazhaikkoru" is based on Amruthavarshini raga.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini/article3262431.ece | title=A Raga's Journey&nbsp;— Appealing Amritavarshini | publisher=Charulatha Mani | work=The Hindu | access-date=8 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911095628/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini/article3262431.ece|archive-date=11 September 2019}}</ref>


{{Tracklist
{{Tracklist
| headline        = Songs
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Playback
| title1 = Aadal Kalaiye
| all_music      = [[Ilayaraja]]
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| all_lyrics        = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| title2 = Azhaikiraan Maathavan
 
| extra2 = K. J. Yesudas, C. Dinesh
| title1 = Aadal Kalaiye
| title3 = Kathiravan Ezhunthaan
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| extra3 = [[Malaysia Vasudevan]]
 
| title4 = Mazhaikku Oru Devaney
| title2 = Azhaikiraan Maathavan
| extra4 = K. J. Yesudas
| extra2 = K. J. Yesudas, C. Dinesh
| title5 = Paarthale Theriyaatha
 
| extra5 = Manorama, [[Vani Jairam]]
| title3 = Kathiravan Ezhunthaan
| title6 = Raama Naamam
| extra3 = [[Malaysia Vasudevan]]
| extra6 = K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram, Madurai Srinivasan
 
| title7 = Unakkum Enakkum
| title4 = Mazhaikku Oru Devaney
| extra7 = [[S. Janaki]], Malaysia Vasudevan
| extra4 = K. J. Yesudas
}}
 
| title5 = Paarthale Theriyaatha
| extra5 = Manorama, [[Vani Jairam]]


| title6  = Raama Naamam
== Reception ==
| extra6  = K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram, Madurai Srinivasan
The film received [[tax exemption]] from Tamil Nadu government,<ref name="Raghavendra" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kesavan |first=N. |date=14 May 2016 |title=100th film jinx grips the mighty sans 'Captain' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tamil-film-industry-100th-film-jinx-grips-the-mighty-sans-captain/article8595803.ece |url-status=live |access-date=19 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628234546/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tamil-film-industry-100th-film-jinx-grips-the-mighty-sans-captain/article8595803.ece |archive-date=28 June 2018}}</ref> and received positive reviews, primarily for Rajinikanth's performance, but became a [[box-office bomb]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saraswathi |first=S. |date=27 August 2015 |title=Best films of Rajinikanth |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/40-years-of-rajinikanth-south/20150827.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225173542/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/40-years-of-rajinikanth-south/20150827.htm |archive-date=25 February 2021 |access-date=19 November 2021 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Despite this Rajinikanth won three awards for his performance: the Film Fans Association Award for Best Actor, [[Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil]] and Filmalaya Award for Best Actor.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |title=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |title-link=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |year=2014 |isbn=978-0-14-342111-5 |location=New Delhi |pages=268 |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |orig-date=2012}}</ref> The film itself frequently features on lists compiling Rajinikanth's best films,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Balamurugan |first=K. |date=22 May 2007 |title=Rajni's Tamil Top 10 |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/22sli7.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707063043/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/22sli7.htm |archive-date=7 July 2014 |access-date=25 November 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 12 Rajinikanth movies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/top-12-rajinikanth-movies/rajinikanth/photostory/27121611.cms |access-date=19 November 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and he considers it a personal favourite film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suganth |first=M. |date=26 July 2015 |title=Panchu Arunachalam is the man who invented Rajinikanth as an actor |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Panchu-Arunachalam-is-the-man-who-invented-Rajinikanth-as-an-actor/articleshow/48215004.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726155121/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Panchu-Arunachalam-is-the-man-who-invented-Rajinikanth-as-an-actor/articleshow/48215004.cms |archive-date=26 July 2015 |access-date=26 July 2015 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


| title7  = Unakkum Enakkum
== References ==
| extra7  = [[S. Janaki]], Malaysia Vasudevan
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==Release==
The film received [[tax exemption]] from Tamil Nadu government thus making it as an eligible film to be watched by everyone.<ref name = "Raghavendra"/>
 
===Accolades===
Rajinikanth won [[Cinema Express Award for Best Actor - Tamil]].<ref>‘Film News', Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.</ref> Daliya Ghose of Bollywood Mantra ranked the film fourth on her list of "Top 10 movies of Rajinikanth" in December 2013, saying: "This film brought out the human side of the actor".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/birthday-special-top-10-movies-of-rajinikanth/13394/ | title=Birthday Special: Top 10 movies of Rajinikanth | publisher=Bollywood Mantra | date=12 December 2013 | access-date=13 December 2013 | first=Daliya|last= Ghose | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213052729/http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/birthday-special-top-10-movies-of-rajinikanth/13394/ | archive-date=13 December 2013}}</ref> In May 2007, K. Balamurugan of Rediff ranked ''Sri Raghavendrar'' seventh on his list of "Rajni's Tamil Top 10" films.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/22sli7.htm | title=Rajni's Tamil Top 10 | publisher=Rediff | date=22 May 2007 | access-date=25 November 2013 | last=Balamurugan | first=K. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707063043/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/22sli7.htm | archive-date=7 July 2014}}</ref> Behindwoods listed Rajinikanth's Raghavendra as one of his "Top 12 acting performances".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/superstar-rajinikanths-best-acting-performances/sri-raghavendra-1985.html | title=Sri Raghavendra (1985) - Superstar's Top 10 Acting Performances | publisher=Behindwoods | access-date=13 November 2015}}</ref> In December 2013, The Times of India ranked the film eighth on its list of "Top 12 Rajinikanth movies".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/Top-12-Rajinikanth-movies/photostory/27121611.cms | title=Top 12 Rajinikanth movies - 08 | publisher=Times of India | access-date=13 November 2015}}</ref> Rediff described the film in August 2015 as one of Rajinikanth's best.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/40-years-of-rajinikanth-south/20150827.htm | title=40 years of Rajinikanth | publisher=Rediff | access-date=13 November 2015}}</ref>
 
==Legacy==
G. Dhananjayan wrote that it is one of five films the actor considers "close to his heart"; the other four are ''[[Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri]]'' (1977), ''[[Mullum Malarum]]'' (1978), ''[[Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai]]'' (1979) and ''[[Enkeyo Ketta Kural]]'' (1982).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Panchu-Arunachalam-is-the-man-who-invented-Rajinikanth-as-an-actor/articleshow/48215004.cms | title=Panchu Arunachalam is the man who invented Rajinikanth as an actor | work=The Times of India | date=26 July 2015 | access-date=26 July 2015 | author=Suganth, M. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726155121/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Panchu-Arunachalam-is-the-man-who-invented-Rajinikanth-as-an-actor/articleshow/48215004.cms | archive-date=26 July 2015 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
 
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Sri Raghavendrar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. P. Muthuraman
Written byA. L. Narayanan (dialogues)
StarringRajinikanth
Lakshmi
Vishnuvardhan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyT. S. Vinayagam
Edited byR. Vittal
S. B. Mohan
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 September 1985 (1985-09-01)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sri Raghavendrar is a 1985 Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and was produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth, portraying the title character, in his 100th film. Lakshmi, Vishnuvardhan, Delhi Ganesh and Nizhalgal Ravi play prominent roles. The film is based on the life of Hindu saint Raghavendra Tirtha. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali. The dialogues for the film were written by A. L. Narayanan.

The cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam while the editing was handled by the duo R. Vittal and S. B. Mohan. The film was released on 1 September 1985 to positive reception with Rajinikanth's performance as a saint was widely praised. But the film failed at box office.

Plot

This film is the life of Raghavendra Tirtha, from Birth till his Mahasamadhi.

Cast

Production

Sri Raghavendra was Rajinikanth's 100th film (including his other language films). The film featured him in the role of the saint Raghavendra Tirtha, different from the larger-than-life characters which he is known for and portrayed.[1] Rajinikanth, a fan of Kannada actor Rajkumar, had seen his film Mantralaya Mahatme where Rajkumar portrayed Raghavendra. Rajinikanth approached S. P. Muthuraman to direct the film. Muthuraman was initially reluctant to direct a devotional film, but Balachander encouraged and convinced him to take up the film. To prepare himself to direct the film, Muthuraman watched various devotional films directed by A. P. Nagarajan who was known for such films. Prior to the start of the film, the team took the script first to the Swami's abode in Mantralayam, and got it blessed. They did the same thing with the first copy, post-completion.[1] Muthuraman said that during the 90-day schedule, all the cast and crew of the film undergone the ritual of fasting on Thursday in reverence to lord's presence considering it was the mythological film.[2]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics for all songs were written by Vaali. The song "Parthale Theriyadha" is based on Anandabhairavi raga.[3] The song "Aadal Kalaiye" is based on Charukesi raga.[4] The song "Azhaikiran Madhavan" is based on Subhapantuvarali raga.[5] The song "Ramanamam" is based on Mayamalavagowla raga.[6] The song "Mazhaikkoru" is based on Amruthavarshini raga.[7] The song "Unakum Enakum" was later reused by American Musical group Black Eyed Peas's bonus track "The Elephunk Theme" from their 2003 album Elephunk.[8]

No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Aadal Kalaiye"  K. J. Yesudas  
2. "Azhaikiraan Maathavan"  K. J. Yesudas, C. Dinesh  
3. "Kathiravan Ezhunthaan"  Malaysia Vasudevan  
4. "Mazhaikku Oru Devaney"  K. J. Yesudas  
5. "Paarthale Theriyaatha"  Manorama, Vani Jairam  
6. "Raama Naamam"  K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jayaram, Madurai Srinivasan  
7. "Unakkum Enakkum"  S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan  

Reception

The film received tax exemption from Tamil Nadu government,[2][9] and received positive reviews, primarily for Rajinikanth's performance, but became a box-office bomb.[10] Despite this Rajinikanth won three awards for his performance: the Film Fans Association Award for Best Actor, Cinema Express Award for Best Actor – Tamil and Filmalaya Award for Best Actor.[11] The film itself frequently features on lists compiling Rajinikanth's best films,[12][13] and he considers it a personal favourite film.[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Muthuraman, S P; Rajitha (22 December 1999). "Rajini acts in front of the camera, never behind it". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "ரஜினியின் 100 வது படம் 'ஸ்ரீராகவேந்திரர்': ஸ்டைல்களை ஒதுக்கி விட்டு, மகானாகவே வாழ்ந்து காட்டினார்". Maalai Malar (in தமிழ்). 4 December 2012. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (28 October 2011). "A Raga's Journey — The allure of Anandabhairavi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  4. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (3 February 2012). "A Raga's Journey — The charm of Charukesi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (17 February 2012). "A Raga's Journey — Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  6. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (11 November 2011). "A Raga's Journey — The magic of Mayamalavagowla". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  7. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (30 March 2012). "A Raga's Journey — Appealing Amritavarshini". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  8. ↑ Parasuraman, Prathyush (12 August 2020). "Black Eyed Peas' (Odd) Ode To Indian Cinema's Romance With Exaggerated Action That Is As Much Meme As Mass". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  9. ↑ Kesavan, N. (14 May 2016). "100th film jinx grips the mighty sans 'Captain'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  10. ↑ Saraswathi, S. (27 August 2015). "Best films of Rajinikanth". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  11. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2014) [2012]. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography. New Delhi: Penguin Books. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-14-342111-5.
  12. ↑ Balamurugan, K. (22 May 2007). "Rajni's Tamil Top 10". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  13. ↑ "Top 12 Rajinikanth movies". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  14. ↑ Suganth, M. (26 July 2015). "Panchu Arunachalam is the man who invented Rajinikanth as an actor". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 July 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.

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