Vani Rani (film)
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C. V. Rajendran
by Salim–Javed
Chakrapani
| Vani Rani | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tapi Chanakya C. V. Rajendran |
| Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Based on | Seeta Aur Geeta by Salim–Javed |
| Produced by | Nagi Reddi Chakrapani |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Vanisri R. Muthuraman |
| Cinematography | T. M. Sundarababu |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthandam D. G. Jayaraman |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil Eastman colour |
Vani Rani is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed initially by Tapi Chanakya and completed by C. V. Rajendran. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri, and R. Muthuraman. It is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta. The film was released on 12 April 1974.[1][2]
Vani, an orphan, is ill-treated by her aunt who seeks to usurp her wealth. When she runs away from home, her lookalike, Rani, enters the house and she teaches Vani's aunt a lesson.
Cast
- Vanisri as Vani and Rani
- Sivaji Ganesan as Ranga
- R. Muthuraman as Dr. Ravi
- T. K. Bhagavathi as Ravi's father
- K. D. Santhanam as Ramanathan
- K. A. Thangavelu as Sabapathy
- C. K. Saraswathi as Nagaveni "Nagu"
- Srikanth as Gopal
- Senthamarai as Lawyer
- Nagesh in Guest appearance
- G. Varalakshmi as Vani's grandmother
- Gandhimathi as Rani's Guardian Mother
- Y. Vijaya as Sheela
- Master Sekhar as Kannan
Production
Vani Rani is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.[3] Nagireddy felt the film to be similar to his production Enga Veettu Pillai with the change of gender which prompted him to remake the film in Telugu and Tamil with Vanisri.[4] The film was initially directed by Tapi Chanakya; due to his death partway through the shoot, he was replaced by C. V. Rajendran.[5][4] Both Chanakya and Rajendran received director's credit.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kalamellam Parthathundu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Boomiyil Thendral" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Mullaipoo Pallakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Parthu Po" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 5. | "Kathai Undu" | P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "Pon Olirum Pudhu Nilave" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki |
