Rajakumari (1947 film)

Rajakumari (lit. 'Princess') is a 1947 Tamil language Indian film directed by A. S. A. Sami, starring M. G. Ramachandran and K. Malathi in the lead roles.[2] M. Karunanidhi assisted in script.

For the 2009 film, see Rajakumari (2009 film).

Rajakumari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. S. A. Sami
Produced byJupiter Pictures
Written byA. S. A. Sami
Screenplay byA. S. A. Sami
Story byA. S. A. Sami
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
K. Malathi
M. R. Saminathan
T. S. Balaiah
K. Thavamani Devi
M. N. Nambiar
Music byS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
CinematographyW. R. Subba Rao
U. Krishnan
Edited byD. Durairaj
Production
company
Distributed byJupiter Pictures
Release date
11 April 1947[1]
Running time
134 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

The list is compiled from The Hindu article[2] and the opening credits of the film

Crew
  • Art Direction - A. J. Dominic
  • Choreography - Kumar, Madhavan, Hari Govind & Mrs. Rainford (English)
  • Make-up - A. Mukunda Kumar
  • Audiography - A. Govindaswamy

Production

Jupiter Pictures partner Somu asked A. S. A. Sami to create a screenplay that he himself could direct with artistes on the payroll of the company. However, when he read Sami's screenplay, he suggested that P. U. Chinnappa and T. R. Rajakumari, who were in the forefront at that time, play the lead roles. But Sami requested Somu to stick to the original decision. M. G. Ramachandran was on Jupiter's payroll. His looks were handsome and he had an athletic body. Also, the Siva-Parvathi dance he performed with K. Malathi in Jupiter's 1946 production Sri Murugan was impressive. MGR and Malathi were asked to play the lead roles. After more than half the film was shot, the company's other partner S. K. Mohideen felt the project be abandoned. Somu weighed the consequences in the light of future career of Sami and MGR. He told his partner that a decision could be taken on completion of the film.[2]

"Rajakumari" was MGR's 15th film and first film as leading actor. Director of this film, ASA Samy arranged a wrestler called Kamaludeen to participate in a fight sequence for the film. But MGR insisted to have Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar who had been acting in small roles to do the role. At first director was not interested to have him in the film, but later agreed.[3] K. Thavamani Devi who was a talented dancer and singer played the role of a vamp. At one point she came for shooting wearing a dress with a plunging neckline (something unseen those days). It caused ripples on the set.[2]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu while the lyrics were penned by Udumalai Narayana Kavi.

No.SongSinger/sDuration (m:ss)
1Vaazhvom Vaazhvom02:12
2Kannara KaanpadhenroM. M. Mariyappa02:09
3Maaran Avadhaaram03:15
4Maamayilena Nadamaaduraal03:06
5Neyramithe Nalla .. Sukumaaran02:13
6Paampaatti Chiththanaye02:59
7Paattil Enna Solven Paangi03:27
8Thirumuga Ezhilai Thirudi KondathuM. M. Mariyappa & ..02;53

Reception

Rajakumari turned out to be a commercial success with huge profits. In 2008, film historian Randor Guy said it would be "Remembered for: the debut of M. G. Ramachandran as hero and A. S. A. Sami as director.[2]

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References
  1. 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 15 November 2017.
  2. "Rajakumari 1947". The Hindu. 5 September 2008. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  3. "dinakaran". Web.archive.org. 21 January 2001. Archived from the original on 21 January 2001. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
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