Rani Samyuktha
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Rani Samyuktha (Template:Translation) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film directed by D. Yoganand and written by Kannadasan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran as Prithviraj Chauhan and Padmini as the eponymous queen. It was released on 14 January 1962, and performed averagely.
Plot
Template:More plot Prithvirajan falls in love when he sees a portrait of princess Samyuktha. To insult him, her father Jayachandran installs his statue at the entrance to the palace hall where the svayamvara (a ceremony to choose the bridegroom) by the princess is to take place. Getting wind of it, Prithvirajan rushes to the spot on a horse and carries away his sweetheart, while others present watch shocked and stunned.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Prithviraj Chauhan
- Padmini as Rani Samyuktha
- M. N. Nambiar as Muhammad Ghori (guest appearance)
- Ragini as Amrawathi
- K. A. Thangavelu
- M. G. Chakrapani as Shankaroy
- M. N. Rajam as Bhawani
- M. Saroja
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Jaichandra
Production
The story of Samyukta and Prithviraj Chauhan, a popular love story, had been filmed several times in Indian cinema.[1] In 1942, it was made in Tamil, titled Prithivirajan, with P. U. Chinnappa and A. Sakunthala starring.[2] Rani Samyuktha, the 1962 edition of the same story, was produced by A. C. Pillai, who was a small-time bank clerk.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[3][4]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Nilavenna Pesum Kuyilenna Paadum" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 02:46 |
| "Chitthiratthil Pennezhudhi Seerpadutthum" | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:13 |
| "Idazh Irandum Paadattum" | T. M. Soundararajan & T. S. Bagavathi | 03:14 |
| "Nenjirukkum Varaikkum Ninaivirukkum" | P. Susheela | 02:55 |
| "Oho Vennilaa O Vennilaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | 03:08 |
| "Mannavar Kulam Paramma" | P. Susheela | 04:01 |
| "Mullaimalar Kaadu Engal Mananvan Ponnaadu" | A. P. Komala | 03:42 |
| "Paavai Unakku Seidhi Teriyumaa" | P. Susheela | 3:09 |
Release and reception
Rani Samyuktha was released on 14 January 1962,[5] and performed averagely. Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2015 that there was a talk among Ramachandran's close friends that a misunderstanding arose between him and the producer and that somewhat affected his performance in the film.[1]
References
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- 1960s historical romance films
- 1960s Indian films
- 1960s Tamil-language films
- 1962 films
- Films about royalty
- Films directed by D. Yoganand
- Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan
- Films set in Rajput kingdoms
- Indian epic films
- Indian historical romance films
- Tamil-language Indian films