Raja Mukthi
Raja Mukthi (transl. Noble Realisation) is a Tamil language film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, V. N. Janaki and P. Bhanumathi in the lead roles. M. G. Ramachandran had done a supporting role. The film was released on 9 October 1948.[2]
| Raja Mukthi | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Raja Chandrasekhar |
| Produced by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Written by | Pudhumaipithan Nanjilnaadu T. N. Rajappa (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Raja Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | S. R. Krishna Iyengar |
| Starring | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar M. G. Ramachandran V. N. Janaki P. Bhanumathi |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman |
| Cinematography | Pandurang Naik Surendra Pai |
| Edited by | M. D. Jadhav |
Production company | Narendra Pictures |
| Distributed by | Narendra Pictures |
Release date | 9 October 1948[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Production
M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar produced this movie himself under his banner Narendra Pictures. He had done so in order to avoid shooting the movie in Madras city, where he had been imprisoned for more than 2 years. He booked Prabhat Studios in Poona and leased a bungalow to accommodate his cast. Most of the technicians are from Prabhat Studios.
Plot
King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning over the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring King. Kannika is the minister's daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost.
This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | King Rajendra Varman |
| M. G. Ramachandran | Mahendra Varman |
| V. N. Janaki | Queen Mrinalini |
| P. Bhanumathi | Kannika |
| M. G. Chakrapani | Minister |
| Serukulathur Sama | |
| P. S. Veerappa | |
| M. R. Swaminathan | |
| P. G. Venkatesan | |
| C. T. Rajakantham |
Crew
- Producer: M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
- Production Company: Narendra Pictures
- Director: Raja Chandrasekhar
- Music: C. R. Subburaman
- Lyrics: Papanasam Sivan
- Screenplay: Raja Chandrasekhar
- Story: S.R.Krishna Iyengar
- Dialogue: Pudhumaipitthan & Nanjilnaadu T. N. Rajappa
- Art Director: Vasudev Stolikar
- Editing: M. D. Jadhav
- Choreograph:
- Cinematograph: Pandurang Naik and Surendra Pai
- Stunt:
- Dance:
Soundtrack
Alathur Subramaniam, one the two Alathur Brothers 'trained' the singers while the background music was composed by C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics by Papanasam Sivan.[2] M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, P. Bhanumathi, Serukalathur Sama and C. T. Rajakantham are the singers. Playback singer is M. L. Vasanthakumari.
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Unai Allaal OIru Thurumbuasaiyumo O Paandurangaa" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:08 |
| 2 | "Kulakkodi Thazhaikka" (Raagam: Kamakriya) | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:20 |
| 3 | "Maanida Jenmam Meendum Vandhidumo" (Kamas) | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:01 |
| 4 | "Sarasa Sallaabam Seiyya Arugil Vaarumaiyya" | P. Bhanumathi | |
| 5 | "Nee Palli Ezhundhaal Alladhu Uyirgal Urakkam Theliyumo" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 6 | "Ingum Angum Engum Inbame" (Jonpuri) | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:40 |
| 7 | "Machchi Un Mugatthil Meesaiyai Kaanom" | P. G. Venkatesan & C. T. Rajakantham | 02:29 |
| 8 | "Piravikkadal Thaandiye" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 9 | "Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi" | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Bhanumathi | |
| 10 | "Manam Ninaindheginene" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 02:55 |
| 11 | "Indirajaala Vidhdhaikkaaran" | Serukulathur Sama | |
| 12 | "Swaami Arunkanigal Ivaiye Paareer" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & P. Bhanumathi | |
| 13 | "Aaraaro Nee Aaraaro" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:25 |
| 14 | "Enna Aanandham" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:20 |
Trivia
- The famous T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai played the nadaswaram for a sequence.
- The music records of Raja Mukthi witnessed record sales even before the movie’s release.
- C. R. Subburaman had introduced a new female singer M. L. Vasanthakumari to Tamil cinema through Raja Mukthi in a debut as a playback singer.
- Raja Mukthi was not a success and marked the beginning of the end for M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
References
- https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19481009&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
- "Raja Mukthi 1948". The Hindu. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
External links
- Raja Mukthi at IMDb