Raja Bakthi
Raja Bakthi (English: Loyalty to the crown) is a 1960 Tamil historical fiction epic film, written by V. C. Gopal Rathnam and directed by K. Vembu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles, with T. S. Balaiah, Padmini, Pandari Bai, M. N. Nambiar, E. V. Saroja and Stunt Somu as the ensemble cast, and was produced by P. Rajamanickam Chettiyar of Nandhi Pictures. The films music was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu and was filmed by R. Sampath.
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| Directed by | K. Vembu |
| Produced by | P. Rajamanickam Chettiar |
| Written by | Ku. Rajvelu M. S. Muthukrishna Vadhiyar |
| Story by | V. C. Gopalarathnam |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Vyjayanthimala P. Bhanumathi T. S. Balaiah Padmini Pandari Bai M. N. Nambiar |
| Music by | G. Govindarajulu Naidu |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | K. Shankar |
Production company | Nandhi Productions |
| Distributed by | Nandhi Productions |
Release date | 27 May 1960[1] |
Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Production
The film was based on the historical novel by Marathi writer Joshi and was adapted for the Marathi stage dramas. It was made as a Tamil movie in 1937 by V. C. Gopalratnam for Chellam Talkies and directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni. The cast was B. R. Panthulu, Rathnabai, Saraswatibai, Pattabiraman and R. B. Lakshmidevi.
Plot
The film is about an ambitious Queen who makes an unsuccessful attempt to rule her country by eliminating the King and Prince with the help of her Army Commander. General Vikranthan rescues the young prince and plans to retake the throne from the usurper and place the rightful heir on it.[2][3]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as General Vikrangkadhan
- Vyjayanthimala as Princess Mrinalini
- P. Bhanumathi as Empress Maharasai
- Padmini as Queen Sarojini
- Pandari Bai as Princess Devasena
- T. S. Balaiah as King Dhurjeyan
- M. N. Nambiar as General
- E. V. Saroja as Dancer
- Stunt Somu as Prince's Bodygourd
Crew
- Producer: P. Rajamanickam Chettiar
- Production Company: Revathi Productions
- Director: K. Vembu
- Music: G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Lyrics: Ponmudi, A. Maruthakasi, Tamizh Azhagan and Ku. Rajavelu.
- Story: V. C. Gopalarathinam
- Screenplay: Ku. Rajavelu & M. S. Muthukrishna Vadhiyar
- Dialogues: Ku. Rajavelu & M. S. Muthukrishna Vadhiyar
- Art Direction:
- Editing: K. Shankar
- Choreography:
- Cinematography: R. Sampath
- Stunt:
- Dance:
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, while the lyrics were penned by Ponmudi, A. Maruthakasi, Tamizh Azhagan and Ku. Rajavelu. Playback singers are T. S. Bhagavathi, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Suseela, R. Balasaraswathi, Thiruchi Loganathan, Radha Jayalakshmi, Jikki & A. P. Komala.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Annaiye Deva Devi" | T. S. Bhagavathi | Ponmudi | 02:36 |
| 2 | "Ennai Konjam Paaru" | P. Susheela | Maruthakasi | 02:25 |
| 3 | "Kadhal Tholvi" | 02:40 | ||
| 4 | "Kadhal Vetri" | 02:34 | ||
| 5 | "Vellaik Kudhiraiyile" "Vannam Paadum" "Sooraadhi Soorar" | Jikki & A. P. Komala Radha Jayalakshmi Thiruchi Loganathan | ||
| 6 | "Karka Kasadara Katravai" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Thamizh Azhagan | 02:50 |
| 7 | "Par Muzhudum Irul Parappum" | R. Balasaraswathi | Rajavelu | 02:46 |
References
- "Raja Bakthi". nadigarthilagam. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- "Raja Bakthi". spicyonion. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- "Raja Bakthi". nthwall. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 211.
External links
- Raja Bhakti at IMDb
- Raja Bhakti profile at Upperstall.com