Kumara Raja
Kumara Raja (transl. Prince) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. K. Ramu. The film stars J. P. Chandrababu, T. S. Balaiah and M. N. Rajam.[2]
| Kumara Raja | |
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| Directed by | G. K. Ramu |
| Produced by | K. Muniratnam |
| Screenplay by | Murasoli Maran |
| Starring | J. P. Chandrababu T. S. Balaiah M. N. Rajam Suryakala |
| Music by | T. R. Papa |
| Cinematography | G. K. Ramu |
Production company | Sivakami Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
A wealthy man (T. S. Balaiah) has a son (J. P. Chandrababu) who spends his money and time singing and dancing with girls. The father tries to marry him to a modest girl (M. N. Rajam). But the son spends most of his time with his girl friend (Suryakala). How the son is brought back to normal life forms the rest of the story.[2]
Cast
The list was adapted from Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2[3]
- J. P. Chandrababu
- T. S. Balaiah
- T. S. Durairaj
- Javar Seetharaman
- Kallapart Natarajan
- Nambirajan
- M. N. Krishnan
- M. N. Rajam
- Suryakala
- P. S. Gnanam
- C. T. Rajakantham
- Kowsalya
- Master Gopi
Production
J. P. Chandrababu, who was playing mostly comedian roles was cast in the main character role. He excelled in singing and dancing. At that time when big stars like M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan were paid 50 — 60 thousand rupees, Chandrababu received ₹100,000 for this film.[3]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by T. R. Pappa while the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, A. Maruthakasi, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and K. D. Santhanam.[3] Singer is J. P. Chandrababu. Playback singers are V. N. Sundaram, P. Leela, K. Jamuna Rani, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & A. G. Rathnamala.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Yettil Padithathodu Irundhuvidaathe" | P. Leela | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 03:12 |
| 2 | "Kandaleh Podhum, Kadhal Vandhu Modhum" | K. Jamuna Rani & Group | ||
| 3 | "Manamagalaaga Varum Mangai Evalo" | V. N. Sundaram | 02:54 | |
| 4 | "Naan Vandhu Serndha Idam Nalla Idam" | V. N. Sundaram & P. Leela | 03:50 | |
| 5 | "Ennai Paartha Kannu Veru Pennai Parkuma" | J. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 6 | "Moodinaalum Thiranthaalum" | K. D. Santhanam | ||
| 7 | "Onnume Puriyalae Ulagathile" | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:20 | |
| 8 | "Aanundu Paada, Pennundu Aada" | J. P. Chandrababu & P. Leela | 03:00 | |
| 9 | "Angadikadai Veedhiyile" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & A. G. Rathnamala | Thanjai Ramaiah Dass | |
| 10 | "Kannalagi Bhama, Enmunne Vaamma" | K. Jamuna Rani | A. Maruthakasi |
Notability
The film is remembered for its melodious songs and the brilliant acting of Chandrababu and Balaiah.[2]
References
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 8 March 2017.
- Guy, Randor (3 March 2012). "Kumara Raja 1961". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition November 2016. p. 20.