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Chittoor Rani Padmini(1963)

Tamil mins

'Chittoor Rani Padmini' is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao. The lead cast includes Sivaji Ganesan as King Rana Ratan Singh, Vyjayanthimala as Queen Padmini, and M.N. Nambiar as Sultan Alauddin Khalji. The story is set in medieval Rajasthan and follows the siege of Chittoor Fort by the Delhi Sultanate. Queen Padmini's beauty attracts the Sultan's obsession, leading to war and her ultimate sacrifice through Jauhar. The film is noted for its grand sets, emotional performances, and faithful adaptation of the Rajput legend. It received positive reviews for its storytelling and production values. The movie was released in theaters across Tamil Nadu in 1963.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1963
Director
Chitrapu Narayana Rao
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Queen Padmini of Chittoor is the most beautiful woman in the kingdom. Sultan Alauddin Khalji hears of her beauty and becomes obsessed. He attacks the fort and captures the king. Padmini must rescue her husband and protect her honor from the Sultan's dark desires.

Honor burns brighter than fire.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1963

Parental Guide

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

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chittoor Rani Padmini

Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & K. A. Thangavelu (10 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Vyjayanthimala (2 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & G. Ramanathan (2 films together), and Vyjayanthimala & K. A. Thangavelu (2 films together).

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