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Rajathi(1967)

Tamil165 mins

'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.

Director:M. Lakshmanan
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1967
Director
M. Lakshmanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
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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

165Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1967

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Rajathi

Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & Gemini Ganesan (19 films together).

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