Rathinapuri Ilavarasi

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (transl. Princess of Rathinapuri) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna.[2] The film stars M. R. Radha, T. R. Mahalingam and E. V. Saroja.[3]

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi
Directed byT. R. Ramanna
Written byThuraiyur K. Murthi
K. Shanmugam
StarringT. R. Mahalingam
M. R. Radha
E. V. Saroja
S. A. Ashokan
Padmini Priyadarshini
Music byViswanathan-Ramamoorthy
CinematographyT. K. Rajabathar
Production
company
Sri Vinayaka Pictures
Release date
  • 13 April 1960 (1960-04-13) (India)
[1]
Running time
169 minutes (15281 ft.)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Nandivarman is a relative of a 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 takes 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 opening credits of the film:

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)
1"Sengol Nilaikkave"Thiruchchi Loganathan & A. P. Komala
2"Maanthoppu Veeddukkaari"P. Leela
3"Paar Muzhuvathume Nam Per Paravume"S. Janaki
4"Buddham Saranam Kachchaami ... Kuzhandhai Valarvadhu Anbile"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela
5"Anbu Thirumaniye Agamalare"P. Susheela
6"Aadumayile Nee Aadumayile"
7"Enge Unmai Ennaade"
8"Aiyaa Naan Aadum Naadagam"K. Jamuna Rani
9"Devi Manampole Sevai Purinthaale"
10"Annai Theevin Azhagu Rani Naan"
11"Kaadhalukku Naangu Kangal"T. R. Mahalingam
12"Yenendru Kedkave Aalillai"
13"Padikka Padikka Nenjil Inikkum"T. 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.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  3. 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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