Rathinapuri Ilavarasi

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi
Directed by T. R. Ramanna
Written by Thuraiyur K. Murthi
K. Shanmugam
Starring T. R. Mahalingam
M. R. Radha
E. V. Saroja
S. A. Ashokan
Padmini Priyadarshini
Music by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy
Cinematography T. K. Rajabathar
Production
company
Sri Vinayaka Pictures
Release date
  • 13 April 1960 (1960-04-13) (India)
[1]
Running time
 169 mins. (15281 ft.)
Country India
Language Tamil

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (English: Princess of Ratnapuri) is a 1960 Indian, Tamil language film directed by T. R. Ramanna.[2] The film featured M. R. Radha, T. R. Mahalingam and E. V. Saroja in the lead roles.[3]

Plot

Nandivarman is a relative of King. He lives a life of pleasure and was imprisoned for a misdeed. However, he escapes from the prison and roams all over many places. Once he wins a competition and take possession of a dancer. He also becomes the ruler of a small Kingdom and continues his playboy type living. The rest of the story deals with how he finally meets his deserved end.[3]

Cast

The following list is adapted from the review article in The Hindu newspaper.[3]

Production

The film was produced under the banner Sri Vinayaka Pictures and was directed by T. R. Ramanna. His brother T. K. Rajapathar was in charge of cinematography. Editing was done by M. V. Rajan and M. Durairajan. P. S. Moorthi, Gopalakrishnan and Dandayuthapani pillai were in charge of Choreography. The film was shot at Vijaya-Vauhini and Vikram studios and was processed at Vijaya Laboratory.[3][4]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. Singer is T. R. Mahalingam and Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, P. Leela, K. Jamuna Rani, S. Janaki, A. P. Komala and P. Susheela.[5]

No.SongSinger/sDuration (m:ss)
1Sengol NilaikkaveThiruchchi Loganathan & A. P. Komala
2Maanthoppu VeeddukkaariP. Leela
3Paar Muzhuvathume Nam Per ParavumeS. Janaki
4Buddham Saranam Kachchaami ... Kuzhandhai Valarvadhu AnbileT. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela
5Anbu Thirumaniye AgamalareP. Susheela
6Aadumayile Nee Aadumayile
7Enge Unmai Ennaade
8Aiyaa Naan Aadum NaadagamK. Jamuna Rani
9Devi Manampole Sevai Purinthaale
10Annai Theevin Azhagu Rani Naan
11Kaadhalukku Naangu KangalT. R. Mahalingam
12Yenendru Kedkave Aalillai
13Padikka Padikka Nenjil InikkumT. R. Mahalingam & S. Janaki

References

  1. ↑ Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 7 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 635.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Guy, Randor (19 July 2014). "Ratnapuri Ilavarasi (1960)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  4. ↑ Film credits
  5. ↑ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. p. 211.
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