Raani Samyuktha
| Raani Samyuktha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Produced by | A. C. Pillai |
| Written by | Kannadasan |
| Screenplay by | Kannadasan |
| Starring |
M. G. Ramachandran Padmini Ragini M. G. Chakrapani K. A. Thangavelu M. N. Rajam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | P. L. Roy |
| Edited by |
M. S. Mani C. P. Jambulingam D. Durairajan Vasu |
Production company |
Saraswathy Pictures |
| Distributed by | Saraswathy Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 167 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Raani Sam-yuktha is a Tamil language film directed by D. Yoganand. The film features M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and M. G. Chakrapani in lead roles. The film was based on B. Sampathkumar's Prithvirajan released in 1942 and starred by P. U. Chinnappa and A. Sakunthala.[2] The film, produced by A. C. Pillai, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 14 January 1962.[3]The film ran for 80 days in theatres. [4]The movie has gained cult status over the years.
Plot
Prithvirajan (MGR) falls in love when he sees a portrait of princess Samyuktha (Padmini). To insult him, her father Jayachandran (MG Chakrapani) instals his statue at the entrance to the palace hall where the ‘swayamvara' (a ceremony to choose the bridegroom) by the princess is to take place. Getting wind of it, Prithvirajan rushes to the spot on a horse and carries away his sweetheart, while others present watch shocked and stunned.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Prithviraj Chauhan
- Padmini as Rani Samyuktha
- M. N. Nambiar [Guest Appearance] as Muhammad Ghori
- Ragini as Amrawathi
- K. A. Thangavelu
- M. G. Chakrapani as Shankaroy
- M. N. Rajam as Bhawani
- M. Saroja
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Jaichandra
Crew
- Producer: A. C. Pillai
- Production Company: Saraswathy Pictures
- Director: D. Yoganand
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Lyrics: Kannadasan & Avinashi Mani
- Story: B. Sampath Kumar
- Screenplay: Kannadasan
- Dialogues: Kannadasan
- Art Direction: Kotkangaar
- Editing: M. S. Mani, C. P. Jambulingam, D. Durairajan & Vasu
- Choreography: B. Hirala, Chinni & Sampath
- Cinematography: P. L. Roy
- Stunt: Shyam Sundar
- Songa Recording: T. S. Rangasamy
- Audiography: A. Krishnan
- Dance: None
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while lyrics written by Kannadasan and Avinash Mani.[5] Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela, K. Jamuna Rani, T. S. Bagavathi & A. P. Komala.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nilavenna Pesum Kuyilenna Paadum | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela | 02:46 | |
| 2 | Chitthiratthil Pennezhudhi Seerpadutthum | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:13 | |
| 3 | Idazh Irandum Paadattum | T. M. Soundararajan & T. S. Bagavathi | 03:14 | |
| 4 | Nenjirukkum Varaikkum Ninaivirukkum | P. Susheela | 02:55 | |
| 5 | Oho Vennilaa O Vennilaa | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela | 03:08 | |
| 6 | Mannavar Kulam Paramma | P. Suseela | 04:01 | |
| 7 | Mullaimalar Kaadu Engal Mananvan Ponnaadu | A. P. Komala | Kannadasan | 03:42 |
| 8 | Paavai Unakku Seidhi Teriyumaa | P. Suseela | Kannadasan | 03:09 |
References
- ↑ "Raani Samyuktha Release". mgrroop. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Raani Samyuktha 1962". hindu. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Raani Samyuktha". spicyonion. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Raani Samyuktha Records". srimgr. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Raani Samyuktha Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2014-12-05.