Chitor Rani Padmini
| Chitor Rani Padmini | |
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| Directed by | Ch. Narayana Murthy |
| Written by | C. V. Sridhar Elangovan |
| Produced by | R. M. Ramanthan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Vyjayanthimala |
| Cinematography | Bomman D. Irani V. Kumaara Thevan |
| Edited by | M. A. Perumal |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan |
Production company | Uma Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chitor Rani Padmini (transl. Padmini, queen of Chitor) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film written by C. V. Sridhar and Elangovan, and directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy.[1] It is based on the legend of Rani Padmini.[2][3] The film starred Sivaji Ganesan as Rana Ratan Singh and Vyjayanthimala as the title character. M. N. Nambiar, T. S. Balaiah, Kaka Radhakrishnan, and T. P. Muthulakshmi appear in supporting roles. It was released on 9 February 1963.
Plot
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Cast
[edit | edit source]- Vyjayanthimala as Rani Padmini
- Sivaji Ganesan as Rawal Ratan Singh/Rana Ratan Singh/Bheem Singh
- T. S. Balaiah as Alauddin Khalji
- M. N. Nambiar as Malik Kafur
- D. Balasubramaniam
- Kaka Radhakrishnan
- T. K. Sampangi
- Kannan
- Kumar
- Pulimmootai Ramasami
- Rushyendramani
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- Vijaya
- Ragini
- Helen
Production
[edit | edit source]Production began in 1957–58, but progressed slowly for years due to financial troubles.[4][5]
Soundtrack
[edit | edit source]The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.[6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Parthukondirundhale Podhum" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Udumalai Narayana Kavi | 11:20 |
| "Devi Vijaya Bhavani" | P. Susheela | Surabhi | 04:22 |
| "Oho Nila Raani" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 05:00 |
| "Hum Tekaa Mele Shokkaa Aadum" | S. Janaki | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 05:00 |
| "Chittu Sirippadhu Pole" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 06:50 |
| "Vaanathil Meen Ondru Kandaan" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Surabhi | 03:47 |
| "Aadal Paadal Kaanum Podhe" | S. Janaki | Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam | 05:35 |
| "Vaanathil Soozhndhadhu Megam" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi |
Release and reception
[edit | edit source]Chitor Rani Padmini was released on 9 February 1963,[7][8] delayed from November 1961.[9] The magazine Kumudam faulted it for "despicable distortion",[4] while another magazine, Kalki lamented that Padmini, an icon of chastity, had been turned into a dancing queen.[10] Viewers, however, praised Vyjayanthimala's dancing, despite the fact that the real Padmini was not known to be a dancer.[11] The film was commercially unsuccessful.[12]
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External links
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- 1963 films
- 1960s historical drama films
- 1960s Indian films
- 1960s Tamil-language films
- Cultural depictions of Rani Padmini
- Films directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao
- Films scored by G. Ramanathan
- Films set in ancient India
- Films set in Rajasthan
- Films set in Rajput kingdoms
- Films with screenplays by C. V. Sridhar
- History of India on film
- Indian black-and-white films
- Indian historical drama films
- Tamil-language Indian films
