() is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film written by C. V. Sridhar and Elangovan, and directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy. It is based on the legend of Rani Padmini. 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.
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Cast
Production Production began in 1957–58, but progressed slowly for years due to financial troubles.
Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.
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 was released on 9 February 1963, delayed from November 1961. The magazine Kumudam faulted it for "despicable distortion", while another magazine, Kalki lamented that Padmini, an icon of chastity, had been turned into a dancing queen. Viewers, however, praised Vyjayanthimala's dancing, despite the fact that the real Padmini was not known to be a dancer. The film was commercially unsuccessful.
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