Rajathi(1967)
'Rajathi' is a 1967 Tamil-language drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugham. It stars Sivaji Ganesan as Muthu, the village chieftain, and P. Bhanumathi as Rajathi, a poor farmer's daughter. The story follows their forbidden love in a rural Tamil village, where a wealthy landlord's lies lead to tragedy. The film explores themes of honor, false shame, and redemption. It was noted for its strong performances and emotional storytelling. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. 'Rajathi' was a commercial success and is remembered as a classic village drama in Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1967
- Director
- M. Lakshmanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m 0
Storyline
A village chieftain falls in love with a poor farmer's daughter. A jealous landlord spreads lies about her character. She is shamed by the entire village and nearly dies in a fire. The chieftain must choose between tradition and the woman he loves.
“Love that survived fire and shame”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rajathi
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & Gemini Ganesan (19 films together).

