Raani Samyuktha(1962)
Raani Samyuktha is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film directed by D. Yoganand. It stars M. G. Ramachandran as Prithviraj Chauhan and Padmini as the eponymous queen Samyuktha. The story follows King Prithviraj Chauhan who falls in love with Princess Samyuktha after seeing her portrait. Her father King Jayachandran opposes their union and insults Prithviraj at her swayamvara ceremony. Prithviraj crashes the event and escapes with Samyuktha on his horse. The film was written by poet Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It released on 14 January 1962 and received an average box office performance.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 January 1962
- Director
- D. Yoganand
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
King Prithviraj Chauhan sees a portrait of Princess Samyuktha and falls in love. But her father King Jayachandran hates Prithviraj and arranges a swayamvara to marry her to someone else. Prithviraj must find a way to win his love against a powerful king's hatred.
“Love that defied a kingdom”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Raani Samyuktha
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & M. G. Ramachandran (31 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Padmini (13 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & Padmini (7 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & D. Yoganand (5 films together), Padmini & Rahini (3 films together), and K. V. Mahadevan & Rahini (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular stage play by T. K. Shanmugam, which was itself inspired by historical legends about the Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan.
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot in the picturesque hill station of Ooty, utilizing its landscapes to represent northern Indian settings.
- Music director G. Ramanathan composed the score, but the hit song 'Kannum Kannum' was actually sung by playback singer P. Susheela, not the lead actress.
- Actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) was initially considered for the lead role, but S. S. Rajendran was ultimately cast as Prithvirajan.
- The film's climax featured a large-scale battle sequence, which was a significant technical challenge for Tamil cinema at the time.
- It performed better in rural areas than in major cities, reflecting its appeal as a historical drama with traditional themes.
- Director Yoganand remade the film in Telugu the same year with actor N. T. Rama Rao, a common practice for successful stories.