Vani Rani is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed initially by Tapi Chanakya and finished by C. V. Rajendran. Produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri and R. Muthuraman. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta. The film was also made in Telugu as Ganga Manga with Vanisri reprising her roles.[1]
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Directed by | Tapi Chanakya C. V. Rajendran |
Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
Based on | Seeta Aur Geeta by Salim–Javed |
Produced by | Nagi Reddi Chakrapani |
Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Vanisri R. Muthuraman |
Cinematography | T. M. Sundarababu |
Edited by | K. A. Marthandam D. G. Jayaraman |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Vijaya Productions |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Vani, an orphan, is ill-treated by her aunt who seeks to usurp her wealth. When she runs away from home, her lookalike, Rani, enters the house and she teaches Vani's aunt a lesson.
Vani Rani is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.[2] The film was initially directed by Tapi Chanakya; due to his death partway through the shoot, he was replaced by C. V. Rajendran.[3][4] Both Chanakya and Rajendran received director's credit.[5]
Soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[6]
S. No. | Songs | Singers | Lyrics |
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1 | "Kalamellam Parthathundu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan |
2 | "Boomiyil Thendral" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
3 | "Mullaipoo Pallakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
4 | "Parthu Po" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
5 | "Kathai Undu" | P. Susheela | |
6 | "Pon Olirum Pudhu Nilave" | T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki |
Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Aaroor Dass' dialogues and Sundarababu's cinematography.[7]
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