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Raja(1972)

7.5/10
Tamil146 mins

Raja (1972) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by C. V. Rajendran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Raja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1972.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1972
Director
C. V. Rajendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Two brothers clash after their father dies. They end up as rivals without realizing it at first.

Brothers divided by a legacy they must share.

Film Details

7.5Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1972
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyrevengejusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned to be directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar, but C. V. Rajendran took over.
  • This was the first Tamil film where actor Sivakumar played a dual role as two brothers.
  • The movie's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, who was a last-minute replacement for another composer.
  • A popular song from the film, 'Naan Paadum Paadal', was inspired by a folk tune from the Kongu Nadu region.
  • The climax fight scene was shot in a single long take, which was rare for Tamil films at that time.
  • The film's success led to a Hindi remake titled 'Raja Rani' released in the same decade.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa agreed to do the film only after certain script changes were made to her character.

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