Raja Mukthi
| Raja Mukthi இராஜ முக்தி | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Raja Chandrasekhar |
| Produced by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Written by |
Pudhumaipithan Nanjilnaadu T. N. Rajappa (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Raja Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | S. R. Krishna Iyengar |
| Starring |
M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar M. G. Ramachandran V. N. Janaki P. Bhanumathi |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman |
| Cinematography |
Pandurang Naik Surendra Pai |
| Edited by | M. D. Jadhav |
Production company |
Narendra Pictures |
| Distributed by | Narendra Pictures |
Release dates | 9 October 1948 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Raja Mukthi (Tamil: இராஜ முக்தி) is a Tamil language film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, V. N. Janaki and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles. M. G. Ramachandran had done a supporting role. The film was released on 9 October 1948.[1]
Production
M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar produced this movie himself under his banner Narendra Picture. He had done so in order to avoid to shoot the movie in Madras city where he had been imprisoned for more than 2 years. He booked Prabhat Studios in Poona and took on lease a bungalow to accommodate his cast. Most of the technicianns are from Prabhat Studious.
Plot
King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring king. Kannika is the minister’s daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost.
This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | King Rajendra Varman |
| M. G. Ramachandran | Mahendra Varman |
| V. N. Janaki | Queen Mrinalini |
| P. Bhanumathi | Kannika |
| M. G. Chakrapani | Minister |
| Serukulathur Sama | |
| P. S. Veerappa | |
| M. R. Swaminathan | |
| P. G. Venkatesan | |
| C. T. Rajakantham |
Crew
- Producer: M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
- Production Company: Narendra Pictures
- Director: Raja Chandrasekhar
- Music: C. R. Subburaman
- Lyrics: Papanasam Sivan
- Screenplay: Raja Chandrasekhar
- Story: S.R.Krishna Iyengar
- Dialogue: Pudhumaipitthan & Nanjilnaadu T. N. Rajappa
- Art Director: Vasudev Stolikar
- Editing: M. D. Jadhav
- Choreograph:
- Cinematograph: Pandurang Naik and Surendra Pai
- Stunt:
- Dance:
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics by Papanasam Sivan.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Unai Allaal OIru Thurumbuasaiyumo O Paandurangaa | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | Papanasam Sivan | |
| 2 | Kulakkodi Thazhaikka | M. L. Vasanthakumari | ||
| 3 | Maanida Jenmam Meendum Vandhidumo | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | ||
| 4 | Sarasa Sallaabam Seiyya Arugil Vaarumaiyya | P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 5 | Nee Palli Ezhundhaal Alladhu Uyirgal Urakkam Theliyumo | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | ||
| 6 | Ingum Angum Engum Inbame | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & M. L. Vasanthakumari | ||
| 7 | Machchi Un Mugatthil Meesaiyai Kaanom | P. G. Venkatesan | ||
| 8 | Piravikkadal Thaandiye | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | ||
| 9 | Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 10 | Manam Ninaindheginene | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | ||
| 11 | Indirajaala Vidhdhaikkaaran | Serukulathur Sama | ||
| 12 | Swaami Arunkanigal Ivaiye Paareer | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & P. Bhanumathi | ||
| 13 | Aaraaro Nee Aaraaro | M. L. Vasanthakumari | ||
| 14 | Enna Aanandham | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & M. L. Vasanthakumari |
Trivia
- The famous T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai played the nadaswaram for a sequence.
- The music records of Raja Mukthi witnessed record sales even before the movie’s release.
- C. R. Subburaman had introduced a new female singer M. L. Vasanthakumari to Tamil cinema through Raja Mukthi debut as a playback singer.
- Raja Mukthi was not a success and marked the beginning of the end for M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
References
- ↑ "Raja Mukthi 1948". The Hindu. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-30.