Raja (1972 film)

1972 Indian film

Raja

Poster

Directed by| C. V. Rajendran
Screenplay by| A. L. Narayanan
Sujatha Story Dept.
Story by| K. A. Narayanan
Produced by| K. Balaji
Starring| Sivaji Ganesan
Jayalalithaa
Cinematography| Masthan–Thara
Edited by| B. Kanthasamy
Music by| M. S. Viswanathan

Production
company

Sujatha Cine Arts

Release date

* 26 January 1972 (1972-01-26)

Country| India
Language| Tamil

Raja is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language spy action film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa and K. Balaji.[1] It is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film Johny Mera Naam. The film was released on 26 January 1972, and became successful at the box office.[2]

## Plot

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## Cast

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* Sivaji Ganesan as Raja/Sekar
* Jayalalithaa as Radha
* K. Balaji as Chandran/Babu
* Major Sundarrajan as Prasanth
* S. V. Ranga Rao as Nagalingam Boopathy
* R. S. Manohar as Viswam
* V. S. Raghavan as Dharmalingam Boopathy
* Pandari Bai as Parvathi
* Gandhimathi as Radha Mother's
* J. P. Chandrababu as Pattabiraman/Seetharaman/Janakiraman
* V. Nagayya as Haridass
* K. Kannan as Jambu
* Harikrishnan as Head of Police officer
* Master Sekhar as Young Raja
* Gemini Balu as Gang Sumglar
* I.S.R as Club Manager

## Production

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Raja is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film Johny Mera Naam.[3] A. C. Tirulokchandar was initially chosen to direct the film but he left for personal reasons. Sivaji Ganesan later successfully recommended C. V. Rajendran as director.[4]

## Soundtrack

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The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5][6]

Song | Singers | Length

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"Kalayana Ponnu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04.23
"Gangaiyile" | Susheela | 04.07
"Irandil Ondru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. Vasantha | 04.16
"Naan Uyirukku Tharuvatu" | L. R. Eswari | 05.15
"Nee Vara Vendum" | T. M. Soundararajan, Susheela | 04.26

## Reception

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## Re-release

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A digitally restored version of the film was released in May 2018.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "151–160". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
2. ^ "சிவாஜி - ஜெயலலிதா ஜோடி ; ஒரே வருடத்தில் நான்கு படங்கள்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 20 November 2019. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
3. ^ "செலுலாய்ட் சோழன் சிவாஜி தொடர் 169– சுதாங்கன்" [The Celluloid King Sivaji Chapter 169– Sudhangan]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 26 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
4. ^ "சிவாஜி இல்லையென்றால்... – இயக்குனர் சி.வி. ராஜேந்திரன் பேட்டி" [If there is no Sivaji... – Director C. V. Rajendran interview]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 25 September 2011. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
5. ^ "Raja (1972)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
6. ^ "Raja Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
7. ^ "Shivaji's 'Raja' is back in theatres". News Today. 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.

## External links

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* Raja at IMDb

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Films directed by C. V. Rajendran

* Anubavam Pudhumai (1967)
* Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
* Nil Gavani Kadhali (1969)
* Veettuku Veedu (1970)
* Pudhiya Vazhkai (1971)
* Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
* Nawab Naarkali (1972)
* Raja (1972)
* Neethi (1972)
* Nyayam Ketkirom (1973)
* Ponnunjal (1973)
* Manidharil Manikkam (1973)
* En Magan (1974)
* Sivagamiyin Selvan (1974)
* Vani Rani (1974)
* Thrimurthy (1975)
* Dulhan (1975)
* Maalai Sooda Vaa (1975)
* Unakkaga Naan (1976)
* Galate Samsara (1977)
* Kittu Puttu (1977)
* Singaporenalli Raja Kulla (1978)
* Vazhthungal (1978)
* Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979)
* Adalu Badalu (1979)
* Kamala (1979)
* Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
* Usha Swayamvara (1980)
* Garjanai / Garjane / Garjanam (1981)
* Thyagi (1982)
* Sangili (1982)
* Lottery Ticket (1982)
* Prema Mathsara (1982)
* Sandhippu (1983)
* Naane Raja (1984)
* Vaazhkai (1984)
* Raja Veettu Kannukkutty (1984)
* Sahachariyam (1984)
* Ungal Veetu Pillai (1984)
* Hum Nahin Jhukenge (1985)
* Unakkaga Oru Roja (1985)
* Perumai (1985)
* Puthiya Theerpu (1985)
* Chiranjeevi (1985)
* Poi Mugangal (1986)
* Raja Nee Vaazhga (1986)
* Anand (1987)
* Poorna Chandra (1987)
* Chinnappadass (1989)

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