| Rajakumari | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Written by | A. S. A. Sami |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran K. Malathi |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subba Rao U. Krishnan |
| Edited by | D. Durairaj |
| Music by | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Jupiter Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Rajakumari (transl. Princess) is a 1947 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami, starring M. G. Ramachandran (credited as Ramachandar) and K. Malathi.[2] It was released on 11 April 1947.[3]
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Plot
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Production
Jupiter Pictures partner Somu asked A. S. A. Sami to create a screenplay that he himself could direct with artistes on the payroll of the company. However, when he read Sami's screenplay, he suggested that P. U. Chinnappa and T. R. Rajakumari, who were in the forefront at that time, play the lead roles. But Sami requested Somu to stick to the original decision. M. G. Ramachandran (then credited as Ramachandar) and Malathi were asked to play the lead roles. After more than half the film was shot, the company's other partner S. K. Mohideen felt the project be abandoned. Somu weighed the consequences in the light of future career of Sami and Ramachandar. He told his partner that a decision could be taken on completion of the film.[2]
Rajakumari was Ramachandar's 15th film and first film as leading actor. Sami arranged for a wrestler called Kamaludeen to participate in a fight sequence for the film. But Ramachandar insisted to have Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar who had been acting in small roles to do the role. At first director was not interested to have him in the film, but later agreed.[5] K. Thavamani Devi who was a talented dancer and singer played the role of a vamp. At one point she came for shooting wearing a dress with a plunging neckline (something unseen those days).[6] It caused ripples on the set.[2] For a scene, where Nambiar who becomes invisible and follows Swaminathan, Sami revealed it was inspired from The Invisible Man.[6]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were penned by Udumalai Narayana Kavi.[4]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Length |
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| 1 | "Vaazhvom Vaazhvom" | 02:12 | |
| 2 | "Kannara Kaanpadhenro" | M. M. Mariyappa | 02:09 |
| 3 | "Maaran Avadhaaram" | M. M. Mariyappa | 03:15 |
| 4 | "Maamayilena Nadamaaduraal" | M. M. Mariyappa | 03:06 |
| 5 | "Neyramithe Nalla .. Sukumaaran" | K. V. Janaki | 02:13 |
| 6 | "Paampaatti Chiththanaye" | 02:59 | |
| 7 | "Paattil Enna Solven Paangi" | T. V. Rathnam & K. V. Janaki | 03:27 |
| 8 | "Thirumuga Ezhilai Thirudi Kondathu" | M. M. Mariyappa & K. Malathi | 02:53 |
| 9 | "Kaattinile Naangal Vazhvadhe" | Thiruchi Loganathan & K. V. Janaki | 03:27 |
| 10 | "Anbin Perumai" | M. M. Mariyappa & K. V. Janaki | 03:11 |
Reception
Rajakumari turned out to be a commercial success with huge profits, claims Ramachandran's fans. However, there is no visible record for the film's run or its profit, whatsoever. In 2008, film historian Randor Guy, an ardent fan of Ramachandran himself said it would be "Remembered for: the debut of M. G. Ramachandran as hero and A. S. A. Sami as director.[2]
References
- ^ "Rajakumari". The Indian Express. 11 April 1947. p. 8. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Rajakumari 1947". The Hindu. 5 September 2008. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ "1947 – ராஜகுமாரி – ஜூபிடர்" [1947 – Rajakumari – Jupiter] (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ a b c ராஜகுமாரி (in Tamil). Jupiter Pictures. 1947. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Artistes & Achievements | M.G.R." Dinakaran. 21 January 2001. Archived from the original on 21 January 2001. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ a b "இன்றைய ஸ்டில்-அன்றைய நினைவு!". Kalki (in Tamil). 27 February 1983. pp. 7–8. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
External links
- Rajakumari at IMDb
This page was last edited on 4 April 2024, at 17:29