Sakka Podu Podu Raja(1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Jaishankar as Raja and Jayachitra as Rani, with Kamal Haasan and Fatafat Jayalaxmi making special appearances. The story follows a clever young man who uses humor and wit to challenge a corrupt Zamindar and win the love of a wealthy businessman's daughter. The film was a box office hit upon its release on 15 September 1978. It is remembered for its lighthearted tone, strong performances, and the popular music composed by Shankar–Ganesh.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1978
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor but witty young man named Raja falls in love with Rani, the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Her father opposes the match, and a cruel Zamindar also tries to destroy Raja. Raja must use his clever tricks to win love, expose the Zamindar's crimes, and save his village from exploitation.
“Laughter is his only weapon.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Thengai Srinivasan (50 films together), Ilayaraja & S. P. Muthuraman (43 films together), Ilayaraja & Jaishankar (34 films together), and Thengai Srinivasan & Major Sundarrajan (32 films together).
Trivia
- This film was originally planned as a vehicle for actor Jaishankar to play a dual role, but the idea was dropped during scripting.
- Kamal Haasan's guest appearance was a last-minute addition to boost the film's appeal with his rising popularity.
- The title 'Sakka Podu Podu Raja' is a playful Tamil phrase roughly meaning 'Give it, give it, king,' referring to a generous character.
- Director S.P. Muthuraman and Jaishankar collaborated frequently, with this being one of their lesser-known comedies from the late 1970s.
- The film's soundtrack by Shankar–Ganesh included a hit song filmed at the then-popular tourist spot, Kodaikanal.
- It was one of the early films where comedian Nagesh played a brief but memorable role in a comedy sequence.
- Despite the star cast, the film had a moderate box office run and is not widely remembered compared to other hits of that year.