Rajaraja Cholan
| Rajaraja Cholan | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Produced by | G. Umapathy |
| Written by | Aru. Ramanthan |
| Screenplay by |
A. P. Nagarajan Aru. Ramanthan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subba Rao |
| Edited by | T. Vijayarangam |
Production company |
Anand Movies |
| Distributed by | Anand Movies |
Release dates | 31 March 1973 |
Running time | 2 hr 54 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹1.2 crore |
Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola. The film has Sivaji Ganesan playing the title role. This high-budget production was the first CinemaScope film to be released in Tamil.Famous violin artist Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan composer of music for the movie.[1] Sivaji Ganesan's portrayal as Rajaraja Chola was critically acclaimed.[2]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as the Chozha Emperor of All Tamil Nadu Raja Raja Chola I the great
- R. Muthuraman as Prince (later king) Vimaladhithan of Vengi
- M. N. Nambiar as Balathevar
- Sivakumar as Crown Prince (future Emperor) Rajendra Chola I the great
- R. S. Manohar
- T. R. Mahalingam as Karuvur Thevar
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan as Nambiyandar Nambi
- Suruli Rajan
- Lakshmi as Princess Kundavai, Rajaraja Cholan's daughter
- S. Varalakshmi as Kundavai Pirāttiyār, Rajaraja Cholan's Elder Sister
- Vijayakumari as Empress of Chozha empire
- Manorama (Tamil actress) as Poonkodi
- Kanthimathi
Soundtrack
| Rajaraja Cholan | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album to RajaRaja Cholan by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | |
| Released | 1973 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan |
The soundtrack album was composed by Violinist Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The lyrics were written by Tirunavukkarasar, Kannadasan, K. D Santhanam, Poovai Senguttuvan and 'Ulunthurpettai' Shanmugham.
Track list
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thendraloodu" | T. R. Mahalingam with Sivaji Ganesan | |
| 2. | "Thanjai Periya" | T. R. Mahalingam, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. Varalakshmi | |
| 3. | "Mayakkum Mannan" | L. R. Easwari | |
| 4. | "Nadanai Kandeanadi" | P. Susheela, B. Radha | |
| 5. | "Mathennai Padaithaan" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Easwari | |
| 6. | "Yedu Thanthaanadi" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. Varalakshmi | |
| 7. | "Kaththu Thirakadal" | A. P. Nagarajan | |
| 8. | "Unkaiyil En Pillai" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan |
Reception
The Hindu said, "A great deal of thought and effort has gone into Anand Movies' "Raja Raja Chozhan" in cinemascope produced by G. Umapathy and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The grandeur, majesty and the culture and prosperity of the golden era of "Raja Raja Chozhan" have been captured faithfully including the building of the Thanjavur temple." The Indian Express said, "The film is lavishly mounted. Muthuraman and Lakshmi impress and Kumari Padmini has given a good account of herself." The Mail said, "As befitting the distinction, it is lavishly mounted, carefully produced and studded with stars. Producer G. Umapathy merits a pat on the back for steering so huge a project safely home."[3]
References
- ↑ "Cine Quiz". The Hindu. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ↑ D. B. S, Jeyaraj. "A doyen among actors". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ↑ "மக்களிடம் செல்வாக்கு பெற்ற பத்திரிக்கைகளின் பாராட்டு".
