Raja(2002)
Raja is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by S. Ezhil. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Jyothika, and Priyanka Trivedi in lead roles. The story follows Raja, a man terrified of marriage, who gets entangled in a case of mistaken identity when a woman named Priya arrives at his home. A flashback reveals his college romance and a tragic death that haunts him. The film features music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It was released on 5 July 2002 and received mixed reviews from critics. The film is available for streaming on select platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 5 July 2002
- Director
- Ezhil
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Raja is a young man who fears marriage. A woman named Priya arrives at his home pretending to be his friend's lover. She stays and his parents plan a wedding. Raja throws her out but discovers she is the girl he loved in college. A past tragedy and a vengeful enemy stand in their way.
“Love is a dangerous game.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Ajith Kumar & S. A. Rajkumar (4 films together), Ajith Kumar & Jyothika (3 films together), and Ezhil & S. A. Rajkumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raja' was changed from 'Raja Rajadhi Raja' to avoid confusion with another Tamil film.
- This was the first time composer Vidyasagar worked with director Ezhil, starting a long collaboration.
- Actress Priyanka Trivedi, who played a key role, was primarily a model and this was a rare Tamil film appearance.
- A comedy scene featuring Vadivelu was partly improvised on set, which was common for his roles.
- The movie's release was delayed due to production issues, which was reported in Tamil cinema magazines at the time.
- Some outdoor scenes were filmed in Pollachi, known for its rural landscapes in Tamil cinema.
- The film came out during a period when Ajith Kumar was experimenting with different genres after action hits.