Kumara Raja (1961 film)
Kumara Raja | |
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Directed by | G. K. Ramu |
Screenplay by | Murasoli Maran |
Produced by | K. Muniratnam |
Starring | J. P. Chandrababu T. S. Balaiah M. N. Rajam Suryakala |
Cinematography | G. K. Ramu |
Music by | T. R. Papa |
Production company | Sivakami Pictures |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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] It was released on 21 April 1961.[3]
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[4]
- 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 role. At a time when bigger stars like M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan were paid salaries ranging from ₹50,000 (equivalent to ₹3.8 million or US$50,000 in 2020)—₹60,000 (equivalent to ₹4.5 million or US$60,000 in 2020), Chandrababu received ₹100,000 (equivalent to ₹7.5 million or US$100,000 in 2020) for this film.[4]
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.[4]
No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration |
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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.
- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (3 March 2012). "Kumara Raja 1961". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ "Kumara Raja". The Indian Express. 21 April 1961. p. 12.
- ^ a b c Neelamegam, G. (2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 20.
- 1961 films
- Tamil-language films
- 1961 drama films
- Films scored by T. R. Pappa
- Indian drama films
- Indian films