Rathinapuri Ilavarasi

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Rathinapuri Ilavarasi
Rathinapuri Ilavarasi.jpg
Film poster
Directed by T. R. Ramanna
Written byThuraiyur K. Murthi
K. Shanmugam
Starring T. R. Mahalingam
M. R. Radha
E. V. Saroja
CinematographyT. K. Rajabathar
Music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production
company
Sri Vinayaka Pictures
Release date
  • 13 April 1960 (1960-04-13)
Running time
169 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (transl. Princess of Rathinapuri) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. R. Radha, T. R. Mahalingam and E. V. Saroja. [1] It was released on 13 April 1960. [2]

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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.

Cast

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. [1] [3]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. [3] [4]

SongSinger/sLength
"Sengol Nilaikkave"Thiruchi Loganathan & A. P. Komala
"Anna Theevin Azhagu Rani Naan"
"Maanthoppu Veettukkaari"
"Paar Muzhuvathume Nam Per"		K. Jamuna Rani, P. Leela & S. Janaki05:53
"Enendru Ketkave.... Porumai Oru Naal"T. R. Mahalingam03:27
"Buddham Saranam.... Kuzhandhai Valarvadhu"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela05:27
"Anbu Thirumaniye Agamalare"P. Susheela
"Aadumayile Nee Aadumayile"03:31
"Enge Unmai Ennaade"
"Aiyaa Naan Aadum Naadagam"K. Jamuna Rani04:28
"Devi Manampole Sevai Purinthaale"04:37
"Kaadhalukku Naangu Kangal"T. R. Mahalingam03:32
"Padikka Padikka Nenjil Inikkum"T. R. Mahalingam & S. Janaki04:05
"Ilamai Ezhil Thigalum"T. R. Mahalingam03:21

Naraanthakudu (Telugu) Songs

The music was composed by Pamarthi. Lyrics were by Sri Sri.

All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.

SongSinger/sLength
"Kshira Sagaramandu"
"Nenī Divinelu Raanine"K. Rani, Swarnalatha & Sunandha05:53
03:27
05:27
"Marala marala yeda"S. Janaki
"Aadumu Cheli Ni"S. Janaki03:31
"Ledhaa Guna Mee Dhesaana"P. Susheela
"Aahaa Nenaadu Naatakamu"K. Jamuna Rani04:28
"Devī Manamooge Jeevamula"04:37
"Shishuve Repati Maanisi Meti"Ghantasala03:32
04:05
03:21

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References

  1. 1 2 Guy, Randor (19 July 2014). "Ratnapuri Ilavarasi (1960)". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "1960 – ரத்தினபுரி இளவரசி – ஸ்ரீவினாயகா பிக்" [1960 – Rathinapuri Ilavarasi – Sri Vinayaka Pic.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 April 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  3. 1 2 இரத்னபூரி இளவரசி (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Sri Vinayaka Pictures. 1960. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  4. ↑ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 211.
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