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Ranuva Veeran
Ranuva Veeran
	Film poster
Directed by	S. P. Muthuraman
Produced by	R. M. Veerappan; G. Thyagarajan
Written by	Vijay Krishnaraj (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Sathya Movies story department
Story by	Radha Veerannan; S. Jagadessan; Krishna; Thamizhagan
Starring	Rajinikanth; Chiranjeevi; Sridevi;
Music by	M. S. Viswanathan
Cinematography	Babu
Edited by	R. Vittal
Production; company	Sathya Movies
Release date	26 October 1981;
Running time	152 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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Ranuva Veeran (transl. Soldier) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Chiranjeevi. It was released on 27 October 1981 on the occasion of Diwali, along with six other movies, including Andha 7 Naatkal and Tik Tik Tik, ^[1] It was later dubbed in Hindi as Zulm Ki Zanjeer.It became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.

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Plot

The film opens with Chiranjeevi's character being chased and caught by a group of policemen, but he escapes. Meanwhile, a young soldier Raghu returns to his village, which is known for frequent thefts and murders perpetrated by the mysterious "One-Eyed Man" Chiranjeevi and his gang of thieves. Raghu soon meets Chiranjeevi; the two were once college roommates, but they had since separated. In addition to Chiranjeevi, Raghu reunites with his father, an Orthodox Iyengar who always condemns him, and he finds out that his sister eloped with a man few years before, which he later finds out was other than the gangleader of the thieves himself, Chiranjeevi. In the end, Chiranjeevi gets shot by his own son.

Cast

Rajinikanth as Raghu
Chiranjeevi
Sridevi as Raghu's love interest
Poornam Viswanathan as Raghu's father
Nalini as Mythili
Seema as Raghu's Mother
J. Lalitha as Raghu's sister
K. Natraj
Mafia Sasi
G. Srinivasan
MLA Thangaraj
Parthiban in an uncredited role
Thengai Srinivasan

Production

Producer R. M. Veerappan wrote this script keeping M. G. Ramachandran in mind but since he was involved with politics, Rajinikanth was chosen instead. Chiranjeevi, who went on to become a popular actor in Telugu cinema acted in a negative role.^[3]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Pulamaipithan.^[4]^[5]

Track listing
No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)
1.	"Malligai Poo"	Muthulingam	Malaysia Vasudevan, Vijayaramani
2.	"Sonnalthane Theriyum"	Muthulingam	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
3.	"Vaarungal"	Vaali	S. P. Balasubramanyam

References

↑ "கமல், ரஜினி... ஆனாலும் பாக்யராஜ்தான் தீபாவளி ஹிட்டு!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 25 October 2019. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
↑ Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech. p. 516. ISBN 9788193848227.
↑ "பிளாஷ் ஃபேக்: எம்.ஜி.ஆருக்கு பதில் நடித்த ரஜினி" [Flashback: Rajini acted instead of MGR]. Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 3 July 2016. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
↑ "Ranuva Veeran". JioSaavn. 31 December 1981. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
↑ "Ranuva Veeran Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2022.

External links

Ranuva Veeran on IMDb

[1] "கமல், ரஜினி... ஆனாலும் பாக்யராஜ்தான் தீபாவளி ஹிட்டு!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). 25 October 2019. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.

[2] Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech. p. 516. ISBN 9788193848227.

[3] "பிளாஷ் ஃபேக்: எம்.ஜி.ஆருக்கு பதில் நடித்த ரஜினி" [Flashback: Rajini acted instead of MGR]. Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 3 July 2016. Archived from the original on 7 July 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.

[4] "Ranuva Veeran". JioSaavn. 31 December 1981. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.

[5] "Ranuva Veeran Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2022.

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+| caption        = Film poster
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+| director       = [[S. P. Muthuraman]]
-| director = [[S. P. Muthuraman]]
+| writer         = [[Vijay Krishnaraj]] (dialogues)
-| writer = [[Vijay Krishnaraj]] (dialogues)
+| screenplay     = Sathya Movies story department
-| screenplay = Sathya Movies story department
+| story          = Radha Veerannan<br />S. Jagadessan<br />Krishna<br />Thamizhagan
-| story = Radha Veerannan,<br>S. Jagadessan,<br>Krishna,<br>Thamizhagan
+| producer       = [[R. M. Veerappan]]<br />G. Thyagarajan
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-| producer = R. M. Veerappan and G. Thyagarajan
-| music = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
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-| editing = R. Vittal
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-'''''Ranuva Veeran''''' is a 1981 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[S. P. Muthuraman]], starring [[Rajinikanth]], [[Sridevi]] and [[Chiranjeevi]]. '''''Ranuva Veeran''''' was released on October 27th 1981 on the occasion of [[Diwali|Deepavali]], along with six other movies, including [[K. Bhagyaraj|K.Bhagyaraj]]'s [[Andha 7 Naatkal]] and [[Kamal Haasan]] - [[Bharathiraja]] thriller [[Tik Tik Tik (1981 film)|Tik Tik Tik]], and became a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite web|title=கமல், ரஜினி... ஆனாலும் பாக்யராஜ்தான் தீபாவளி ஹிட்டு!|url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/522050-81diwali-hit-andha-7-naatkal.html|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Hindu Tamil Thisai|language=ta}}</ref>
+'''''Ranuva Veeran''''' ({{Translation|Soldier}}) is a 1981 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film]] directed by [[S. P. Muthuraman]], starring [[Rajinikanth]], [[Sridevi]] and [[Chiranjeevi]]. It was released on 27 October 1981 on the occasion of [[Diwali]], along with six other movies, including ''[[Andha 7 Naatkal]]'' and [[Tik Tik Tik (1981 film)|''Tik Tik Tik'']], <ref>{{Cite web |date=25 October 2019 |title=கமல், ரஜினி... ஆனாலும் பாக்யராஜ்தான் தீபாவளி ஹிட்டு! |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/522050-81diwali-hit-andha-7-naatkal.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616112656/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/522050-81diwali-hit-andha-7-naatkal.html |archive-date=16 June 2021 |access-date=2021-07-29 |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |language=ta}}</ref> It was later dubbed in [[Hindi]] as ''Zulm Ki Zanjeer''.It became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.
-It was dubbed into Telugu as ''Bandipotu Simham'' and released on 21 May 1982,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAldrzcQxJI</ref> and in Hindi as ''Zulm Ki Zanjeer''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snmJlkO8SPI</ref>
+<ref>{{Cite book |last=Arunachalam |first=Param |title=BollySwar: 1981–1990 |publisher=Mavrix Infotech |year=2020 |isbn=9788193848227 |pages=516}}</ref>
-==Plot==
+== Plot ==
-The film opens with ([[Chiranjeevi]]) being chased and caught by a group of policemen, but he escapes.  Meanwhile, a young military man ([[Rajinikanth]]) returns to his village, which is known for frequent thefts and murders perpetrated by the mysterious "One-Eyed Man" Chiranjeevi and his gang of thieves. Rajini soon meets Chiranjeevi; the two were once college roommates, but they had since separated.  In addition to Chiranjeevi, Rajini reunites with his father ([[Poornam Vishwanathan]]), an Orthodox Iyengar who always condemns him, and he finds out that his sister eloped with a man few years before, which he later finds out was other than the gangleader of the thieves himself, Chiranjeevi. ([[Sridevi]]) plays Rajini's love interest as a poultry farm girl in a highly glamorous role. The climax fight between Rajini and Chiranjeevi is the highlight of the movie. In the end, Chiranjeevi gets shot by his own son.
+{{More plot|date=September 2022}}
+The film opens with [[Chiranjeevi]]'s character being chased and caught by a group of policemen, but he escapes. Meanwhile, a young soldier Raghu returns to his village, which is known for frequent thefts and murders perpetrated by the mysterious "One-Eyed Man" Chiranjeevi and his gang of thieves. Raghu soon meets Chiranjeevi; the two were once college roommates, but they had since separated. In addition to Chiranjeevi, Raghu reunites with his father, an Orthodox [[Iyengar]] who always condemns him, and he finds out that his sister eloped with a man few years before, which he later finds out was other than the gangleader of the thieves himself, Chiranjeevi. In the end, Chiranjeevi gets shot by his own son.
 == Cast ==
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 *[[Rajinikanth]] as Raghu
-*[[Chiranjeevi]] as Onti Kannu Viplavakarudu
+*[[Chiranjeevi]]
 *[[Sridevi]] as Raghu's love interest
-*[[Poornam Vishwanathan]] as Raghu's father
+*[[Poornam Viswanathan]] as Raghu's father
 *[[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] as Mythili
 *Seema as Raghu's Mother
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 *[[K. Natraj]]
 *[[Mafia Sasi]]
 *[[G. Srinivasan (actor)|G. Srinivasan]]
 *MLA Thangaraj
 *[[R. Parthiepan|Parthiban]] in an uncredited role
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 {{Colend}}
-==Production==
+== Production ==
-Producer R. M. Veerappan wrote this script keeping M. G. Ramachandran in mind but since he was involved with politics, Rajinikanth was chosen instead. Chiranjeevi, who went on to become a popular actor in Tollywood acted in a negative role.<ref>http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/48146/cinema/Kollywood/flask-back-rajini-replaced-instreated-of-MGR-in-Ranuva-veeran-.htm</ref>
+Producer R. M. Veerappan wrote this script keeping [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in mind but since he was involved with politics, Rajinikanth was chosen instead. Chiranjeevi, who went on to become a popular actor in [[Telugu cinema]] acted in a negative role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 July 2016 |title=பிளாஷ் ஃபேக்: எம்.ஜி.ஆருக்கு பதில் நடித்த ரஜினி |trans-title=Flashback: Rajini acted instead of MGR |url=http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/48146/cinema/Kollywood/flask-back-rajini-replaced-instreated-of-MGR-in-Ranuva-veeran-.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160707162557/http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/48146/cinema/Kollywood/flask-back-rajini-replaced-instreated-of-MGR-in-Ranuva-veeran-.htm |archive-date=7 July 2016 |access-date=3 July 2016 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=ta}}</ref>
-==Soundtrack==
+== Soundtrack ==
+Soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and lyrics were written by [[Pulamaipithan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ranuva Veeran |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ranuva-veeran/EF6-gMNxzZM_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915053954/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ranuva-veeran/EF6-gMNxzZM_ |archive-date=15 September 2022 |access-date=15 September 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]|date=31 December 1981 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ranuva Veeran Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan |url=https://mossymart.com/product/ranuva-veeran-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024164901/https://mossymart.com/product/ranuva-veeran-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |archive-date=24 October 2021 |access-date=15 September 2022 |website=Mossymart}}</ref>
-Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Pulamaipithan
+{{Track listing
-<ref>http://www.rajinikanth.com/songs/ranuvaveerans.htm</ref><ref>http://gaana.com/album/ranuva-veeran</ref><ref>http://www.saavn.com/s/album/tamil/Ranuva-Veeran-1981/EF6-gMNxzZM_</ref>
+| headline = Track listing
-*" Malligai Poo" – [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], M. S. Viswanathan
+| extra_column = Singer(s)
-*" Sonnalthane Theriyum" – [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. P. Sailaja]]
+| title1 = Malligai Poo
-*"Vaarungal" – S. P. Balasubramanyam
+| note1 =
+| lyrics1 = [[Muthulingam (poet)|Muthulingam]]
+| music1 =
+| extra1 = [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], Vijayaramani
+| length1 =
+| title2 = Sonnalthane Theriyum
+| note2 =
+| lyrics2 = Muthulingam
+| music2 =
+| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. P. Sailaja]]
+| length2 =
+| title3 = Vaarungal
+| note3 =
+| lyrics3 = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
+| music3 =
+| extra3 = S. P. Balasubramanyam
+| length3 =
+}}
-==References==
+== References ==
 {{reflist}}
-==External links==
+== External links ==
 *{{IMDb title|0187445}}
 {{S. P. Muthuraman}}
-[[Category:Indian films]]
+[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]
+[[Category:1981 action films]]
 [[Category:1981 films]]
 [[Category:Films directed by S. P. Muthuraman]]
 [[Category:Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan]]
-[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]
 [[Category:Indian action films]]
 [[Category:Indian Army in films]]
-[[Category:1981 action films]]
-{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

v t e Films directed by S. P. Muthuraman
1970s	Kanimuthu Paappa (1973) Petha Manam Pithu (1973) Kasi Yathirai (1973) Anbu Thangai (1974) Deiva Kuzhandhaigal (1974) Engamma Sapatham (1974) Aan Pillai Singam (1975) Yarukku Maappillai Yaro (1975) Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (1975) Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976) Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976) Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham (1976) Thunive Thunai (1976) Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal (1976) Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977) Aalukkoru Aasai (1977) Aadu Puli Attam (1977) Sondhamadi Nee Enakku (1977) Pennai Solli Kutramillai (1977) Vatathukkul Chadhuram (1978) Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978) Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978) Priya (1978) Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) Kavari Maan (1979) Vetrikku Oruvan (1979) Kadavul Amaitha Medai (1979)
1980s	Rishi Moolam (1980) Murattu Kaalai (1980) Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (1981) Kazhugu (1981) Ranuva Veeran (1981) Netrikkan (1981) Pokkiri Raja (1982) Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) Puthukavithai (1982) Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982) Thoongathey Thambi Thoongathey (1983) Paayum Puli (1983) Adutha Varisu (1983) Oru Kai Pappom (1983) Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) Enakkul Oruvan (1984) Oorukku Upadesam (1984) Sri Raghavendrar (1985) Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye (1985) Uyarndha Ullam (1985) Nalla Thambi (1985) Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985) En Selvame (1986) Dharma Devathai (1986) Mr. Bharath (1986) Velaikaran (1987) Manithan (1987) Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) (Telugu) Per Sollum Pillai (1987) Guru Sishyan (1988) Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988) Nallavan (1988) Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
1990s	Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990) Guru Sishyulu (1990) (Telugu) Athisaya Piravi (1990) Thiyagu (1990) Jeevana Chadarangam (1991) (Telugu) Thaiyalkaran (1991) Kaaval Geetham (1992) Pandian (1992) Thottil Kuzhandhai (1995)