
Rajadhi Raja(1989)
Tamil135 mins
Rajadhi Raja (1989) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by R. Sundarrajan. Starring Radha Ravi, Radha and Nadhiya. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Rajadhi Raja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.
Director:R. Sundarrajan
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 1989
- Director
- R. Sundarrajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A rich landowner is murdered by his second wife and her brother. His son Raja comes back from America and discovers the crime. To catch the killers, Raja has his rickshaw-puller friend pretend to be him instead.
“A rickshaw driver must become a rich heir to catch a killer.”
Film Details
5.1Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 March 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleRajathi Raja
Also Known AsRajaadhi Raja · Rajadhi Raja
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
revengejusticefamilyfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Rajathi Raja' translates to 'King of Kings', a phrase often used to refer to the Hindu deity Lord Murugan.
- Actor R. Sundarrajan, who directed the film, also played the key supporting role of the friend, Sethupati the rickshaw puller.
- This was one of the early major villain roles for actor Nassar, who played the antagonist Aadimoolam.
- The movie features a popular comedy track involving the character 'Mottai Boss', played by comedy actor Goundamani.
- A subplot in the film involves a staged marriage, a common trope in 1980s Tamil cinema to drive comedy and conflict.
- The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, included a hit song 'Poo Maalai Vaangi' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
- The film's plot of a lookalike standing in for a rich heir shares similarities with the Hollywood film 'The Prince and the Pauper'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rajadhi Raja
Music Composer-Sethupati59 films →
Actor-Composer58 films →
Music Composer-Aadimoolam37 films →
Actor-Composer35 films →
Actor-Composer34 films →
Music Composer-Screenplay26 films →
Director-Composer16 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Aadimoolam-Actor13 films →
Actor-Screenplay12 films →
Sethupati-Actor12 films →
Actor-Aadimoolam10 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Actor-Sethupati8 films →
Aadimoolam-Sethupati7 films →
Actor-Aadimoolam6 films →
Director-Aadimoolam6 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →










