| Kuppathu Raja | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Produced by | S. Aarumugalakshmi T. R. Nalini |
| Screenplay by | A. L. Narayanan |
| Starring | Rajinikanth Vijayakumar Manjula Vijayakumar Padmapriya |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam V. Suresh |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Production company | Surya Lakshmi Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kuppathu Raja (transl. King of the slums) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, Manjula Vijayakumar and Padmapriya. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Do Yaar.[1][2]
Kuppathu Raja was released in theatres on 12 January 1979, Pongal day along with Kamal Haasan's Neeya?. Although it was appreciated for Rajinikanth's style and acting, the film became a commercial failure during its release.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This article needs a plot summary. (August 2021) |
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rajinikanth as Jakku / Jayakumar
- Vijayakumar as Selvam
- Manjula Vijayakumar as Mynaa
- Padmapriya as Kasthuri
- S. A. Ashokan as Govind
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Nallakannu
- Manorama as Pavunu
- C. I. D. Sakunthala as Dancer
- Loose Mohan as Druncard
- Typist Gopu
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
All songs were written by Kannadasan and composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4][5]
| Song title | Singers(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Thinthom Thinthom" | Vani Jairam | 5:15 |
| "Ammamma Aasai" | 4:21 | |
| "Kodikatti Parakkudada" | Malaysia Vasudevan, L. R. Eswari, Manorama | 4:22 |
| "Puli Varudhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:20 |
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
P. S. M. of Kalki said the film could be watched for Rajinikanth's performance.[6] Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting, humour, dialogues, music, cinematography and direction.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2014) [2012]. Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography. New Delhi: Penguin Books. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-14-342111-5.
- ↑ Kumar, K. Naresh (12 May 2020). "Rajini's Pongal releases are mostly remakes". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ↑ ராம்ஜி, வி. (7 April 2019). "ரஜினியின் 'குப்பத்து ராஜா'". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ↑ "Kuppathu Raja ( Super 7 33 RPM )". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ↑ "Kuppathu Raja". Saregama. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ↑ பி. எஸ். எம். (4 February 1979). "குப்பத்து ராஜா". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 61. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ↑ தருமன், நாகை (28 January 1979). "குப்பத்து ராஜா". Anna (in தமிழ்). p. 4. Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
