Vani Rani (film)

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Vani Rani
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Poster
Directed by Tapi Chanakya
C. V. Rajendran
Screenplay by Aaroor Dass (dialogues)
Based on Seeta Aur Geeta
by Salim–Javed
Produced by Nagi Reddi
Chakrapani
Starring Sivaji Ganesan
Vanisri
R. Muthuraman
CinematographyT. M. Sundarababu
Edited byK. A. Marthandam
D. G. Jayaraman
Music by K. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Release date
  • 14 April 1974 (1974-04-14)
Running time
138 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Vani Rani is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed initially by Tapi Chanakya and finished by C. V. Rajendran. Produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri and R. Muthuraman. It is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta . The film was released on 14 April 1974, [1] delayed by two days. [2]

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Plot

Vani, an orphan, is ill-treated by her aunt who seeks to usurp her wealth. When she runs away from home, her lookalike, Rani, enters the house and she teaches Vani's aunt a lesson.

Cast

Production

Vani Rani is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta . [3] The film was initially directed by Tapi Chanakya; due to his death partway through the shoot, he was replaced by C. V. Rajendran. [4] [5] Both Chanakya and Rajendran received director's credit. [1]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. [6]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kalamellam Parthathundu" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela  
2."Boomiyil Thendral" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
3."Mullaipoo Pallakku"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
4."Parthu Po"T. M. Soundararajan 
5."Kathai Undu"P. Susheela 
6."Pon Olirum Pudhu Nilave"T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki  

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Aaroor Dass' dialogues and Sundarababu's cinematography. [7]

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