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Vani Rani(1974)
Tamil138 mins
Vani Rani (1974) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by C. V. Rajendran. Starring Ganthimathi, R. Muthuraman and Nagesh. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Vani Rani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1974.
Director:C. V. Rajendran
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1974
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Identical twin sisters are separated as babies. One suffers under a cruel aunt, while the other grows up as a street performer. Their lives are turned upside down when they decide to switch places with each other.
“Separated at birth, they trade lives to change their fate.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1974
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sivaji GanesanActor
→#2
VanisriActor
→#3
K. A. ThangaveluActor
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GanthimathiActor
→#5
R. MuthuramanActor
→#6
NageshActor
→#7
SrikanthActor
→#8
#9C
C. K. SaraswathiActor
→G
G. VaralakshmiActor
→#10C
C. V. RajendranDirector
→#11
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
→#12V
Vijaya ProductionsProducer
→#13
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Aaroor DassCrew
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J
Javed AkhtarCrew
→Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to feature actress Jayachitra in a dual role, playing both Vani and Rani.
- The film's director, C.V. Rajendran, was known for his successful remakes of Hindi films into Tamil during this era.
- It was a major commercial success, cementing Jayachitra's status as a leading actress in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's plot of separated twins swapping lives was a popular trope, also seen in the later blockbuster 'Chandramukhi'.
- Composer M.S. Viswanathan, who scored the film, was a frequent collaborator with director C.V. Rajendran.
- The film's success led to a Telugu dubbed version, expanding its reach in South Indian markets.
- Actress Jayachitra performed her own dance sequences for the street performer role, showcasing her versatility.
Notable Collaborations
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