Who directed Rathinapuri Ilavarasi?

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi was directed by T. R. Ramanna and released in 1960. T. R. Ramanna is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Rathinapuri Ilavarasi?

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi stars Padmini Ramachandran alongside E. V. Saroja, M. R. Radha, T. R. Mahalingam. The film marks a collaboration between Padmini Ramachandran and director T. R. Ramanna within Tamil cinema.

What is the runtime of Rathinapuri Ilavarasi?

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes total).

Who composed the music for Rathinapuri Ilavarasi?

The music for Rathinapuri Ilavarasi was composed by Viswanathan Ramamoorthy. Viswanathan Ramamoorthy is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi(1960)

Tamil•169 mins•theatrical•Updated 7 May 2026

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by T. R. Ramanna. The cast includes M. R. Radha, T. R. Mahalingam, Padmini, Ambika, and Ashokan. The story follows Princess Meena of Rathinapuri as she fights to protect her kingdom from a treacherous minister who poisons her father and seizes power. The film is notable for its strong villain performance by M. R. Radha and its classic Tamil cinema style. It was released in 1960 and is available for viewing on YouTube.

Director:T. R. Ramanna

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 13 April 1960
Director: T. R. Ramanna
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 49m

Storyline

Princess Meena's peaceful kingdom is shattered when the evil minister Raghunathan poisons her father and blames a stranger. She must uncover the truth, save her father, and stop the minister from taking the throne. With the help of a brave prince named Vijay, she fights for justice and love.

“A princess fights for her kingdom”