Raja Bakthi (transl. Loyalty to the crown) is a 1960 Tamil-language historical fiction epic film, written by V. C. Gopal Rathnam and directed by K. Vembu.[2] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala and P. Bhanumathi, with T. S. Balaiah, Padmini, Pandari Bai, M. N. Nambiar, E. V. Saroja and Stunt Somu as the ensemble cast, and was produced by P. Rajamanickam Chettiar of Nandhi Pictures. The film's music was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu and was filmed by R. Sampath.[3] The film, released on 27 May 1960, was a box office failure.[4]
Raja Bakthi | |
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Directed by | K. Vembu |
Written by | Ku. Rajvelu (dialogues) |
Story by | V. C. Gopalarathnam |
Produced by | P. Rajamanickam Chettiar |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Vyjayanthimala P. Bhanumathi T. S. Balaiah Padmini Pandari Bai M. N. Nambiar |
Cinematography | R. Sampath |
Edited by | K. Shankar |
Music by | G. Govindarajulu Naidu |
Production company | Nandhi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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The film is about an ambitious Queen who makes an unsuccessful attempt to rule her country by eliminating the King and Prince with the help of her Army Commander. General Vikranthan rescues the young prince and plans to retake the throne from the usurper and place the rightful heir on it.
The music was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, while the lyrics were penned by Ponmudi, A. Maruthakasi, Tamizh Azhagan and Ku. Rajavelu.[6]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Annaiye Deva Devi" | T. S. Bhagavathi | Ponmudi | 02:36 |
2 | "Ennai Konjam Paaru" | P. Susheela | Maruthakasi | 02:25 |
3 | "Kadhal Tholvi" | 02:40 | ||
4 | "Kadhal Vetri" | 02:34 | ||
5 | "Vellaik Kudhiraiyile" "Vannam Paadum" "Sooraadhi Soorar" | Jikki & A. P. Komala Radha Jayalakshmi Thiruchi Loganathan | ||
6 | "Karka Kasadara Katravai" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Thamizh Azhagan | 02:50 |
7 | "Par Muzhudum Irul Parappum" | R. Balasaraswathi | Rajavelu | 02:46 |