Raani Samyuktha

Raani Samyuktha (lit. 'Queen Samyuktha') is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film directed by D. Yoganand. Based on the romance between Prithviraj Chauhan and the eponymous queen, The film features M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and M. G. Chakrapani in lead roles.[1]

Raani Samyuktha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byD. Yoganand
Produced byA. C. Pillai
Written byKannadasan
Screenplay byKannadasan
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Padmini
Ragini
M. G. Chakrapani
K. A. Thangavelu
M. N. Rajam
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyP. L. Roy
Edited byM. S. Mani
C. P. Jambulingam
D. Durairajan
Vasu
Production
company
Saraswathy Pictures
Release date
  • 14 January 1962 (1962-01-14)
Running time
167 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Prithvirajan (MGR) falls in love when he sees a portrait of princess Samyuktha (Padmini). To insult him, her father Jayachandran (MG Chakrapani) installs his statue at the entrance to the palace hall where the "swayamvara" (a ceremony to choose the bridegroom) by the princess is to take place. Getting wind of it, Prithvirajan rushes to the spot on a horse and carries away his sweetheart, while others present watch shocked and stunned.

Cast

Crew
  • Producer: A. C. Pillai
  • Production Company: Saraswathy Pictures
  • Director: D. Yoganand
  • Story: B. Sampath Kumar
  • Screenplay & Dialogues: Kannadasan
  • Art Direction: Kotkangaar
  • Editing: M. S. Mani, C. P. Jambulingam, D. Durairajan & Vasu
  • Choreography: B. Hiralal, Chinni & Sampath
  • Cinematography: P. L. Roy
  • Stunt: Shyam Sundar
  • Songs Recording: T. S. Rangasamy
  • Audiography: A. Krishnan

Production

The story of Rani Samyukta and Prithviraj Chauhan is a popular love story and had been filmed several times in Indian cinema.[1] In 1942, it was made in Tamil, titled Prithivirajan, with P. U. Chinnappa and A. Sakunthala in the lead roles.[2]

Rani Samyuktha, the 1962 edition of the same story, was produced by A. C. Pillai, who was a small-time bank clerk. There was a talk among MGR's close friends that a misunderstanding arose between him and the producer and that somewhat affected his performance in the film.[1]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela, K. Jamuna Rani, T. S. Bagavathi & A. P. Komala.[3]

No.SongSingersLength
1"Nilavenna Pesum Kuyilenna Paadum"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela02:46
2"Chitthiratthil Pennezhudhi Seerpadutthum"K. Jamuna Rani03:13
3"Idazh Irandum Paadattum"T. M. Soundararajan & T. S. Bagavathi03:14
4"Nenjirukkum Varaikkum Ninaivirukkum"P. Susheela02:55
5"Oho Vennilaa O Vennilaa"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela03:08
6"Mannavar Kulam Paramma"P. Susheela04:01
7"Mullaimalar Kaadu Engal Mananvan Ponnaadu"A. P. Komala03:42
8"Paavai Unakku Seidhi Teriyumaa"P. Susheela3:09

Release and reception

Raani Samyuktha was released on 14 January 1962,[4] and performed averagely. Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2015 that the film is remembered for "The melodious music of K. V. Mahadevan, the brilliant performance of Padmini in the title role and MGR as Prithviraj."[1]

References
  1. Guy, Randor (19 September 2015). "Rani Samyuktha (1962)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. Guy, Randor (29 May 2010). "Prithvirajan (1942)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  3. Neelamegam, G. (November 2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil) (First ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. pp. 92–93.
  4. "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
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