Raja (1972 film)
1972 Indian film
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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]
Directed byC. V. Rajendran
Screenplay byA. L. Narayanan
Sujatha Story Dept.
Sujatha Story Dept.
Story byK. A. Narayanan
Produced byK. Balaji
| Raja | |
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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 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Raja/Sekar
- Jayalalithaa as Radha
- K. Balaji as Chandran/Babu
- Major Sundarrajan as Prasanth
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Nagalingam Boopathy
- V. S. Raghavan as Dharmalingam Boopathy
- R. S. Manohar as Viswam
- 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
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
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5][6]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "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 |
Re-release
A digitally restored version of the film was released in May 2018.[7]