Rathinapuri Ilavarasi

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (transl. Princess of Rathinapuri) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. R. Radha, T. R. Mahalingam and E. V. Saroja.^[1] It was released on 13 April 1960.^[2]

Rathinapuri Ilavarasi
Film poster
Directed by	T. R. Ramanna
Written by	Thuraiyur K. Murthi K. Shanmugam
Starring	T. R. Mahalingam M. R. Radha E. V. Saroja
Cinematography	T. K. Rajabathar
Music by	Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production company	Sri Vinayaka Pictures
Release date	13 April 1960 (1960-04-13)
Running time	169 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Nandivarman is a relative of a King. He lives a life of pleasure and was imprisoned for a misdeed. However, he escapes from the prison and roams all over many places. Once he wins a competition and takes possession of a dancer. He also becomes the ruler of a small kingdom and continues his playboy-type living. The rest of the story deals with how he finally meets his deserved end.

Cast

Male cast M. R. Radha T. R. Mahalingam Ashokan Ennatha Kannaiya C. V. V. Panthulu G. Pattu Iyer Sayeeram Balakrishnan Sathyamoorthy Natarajan Swami T. V. Sedhuraman

Female cast M. V. Rajamma E. V. Saroja Sasi-Kala (Madras Sisters) Kusalakumari Padmini Priyadarshini Gemini Chandra Jyothi Mallika Mohana C. S. Saroja Ambika

Production

The film was produced under the banner Sri Vinayaka Pictures and was directed by T. R. Ramanna. His brother T. K. Rajapathar was in charge of cinematography. Editing was done by M. V. Rajan and M. Durairajan. P. S. Moorthi, Gopalakrishnan and Dandayuthapani pillai were in charge of Choreography. The film was shot at Vijaya-Vauhini and Vikram studios and was processed at Vijaya Laboratory.^[1][3]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram.^[3][4]

Song	Singer/s	Length
"Sengol Nilaikkave"	Thiruchi Loganathan & A. P. Komala
"Anna Theevin Azhagu Rani Naan" "Maanthoppu Veettukkaari" "Paar Muzhuvathume Nam Per"	K. Jamuna Rani P. Leela S. Janaki	05:53
"Enendru Ketkave.... Porumai Oru Naal"	T. R. Mahalingam	03:27
"Buddham Saranam.... Kuzhandhai Valarvadhu"	T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela	05:27
"Anbu Thirumaniye Agamalare"	P. Susheela
"Aadumayile Nee Aadumayile"		03:31
"Enge Unmai Ennaade"
"Aiyaa Naan Aadum Naadagam"	K. Jamuna Rani	04:28
"Devi Manampole Sevai Purinthaale"		04:37
"Kaadhalukku Naangu Kangal"	T. R. Mahalingam	03:32
"Padikka Padikka Nenjil Inikkum"	T. R. Mahalingam & S. Janaki	04:05
"Ilamai Ezhil Thigalum"	T. R. Mahalingam	03:21

Naraanthakudu (Telugu) Songs

The music was composed by Pamarthi. Lyrics were by Sri Sri.

All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same.

Song	Singer/s	Length
"Kshira Sagaramandu"
"Nenī Divinelu Raanine"	K. Rani, Swarnalatha & Sunandha	05:53
		03:27
		05:27
"Marala marala yeda"	S. Janaki
"Aadumu Cheli Ni"	P.Susheela	03:31
"Ledhaa Guna Mee Dhesaana"	P. Susheela
"Aahaa Nenaadu Naatakamu"	K. Jamuna Rani	04:28
"Devī Manamooge Jeevamula"		04:37
"Shishuve Repati Maanisi Meti"	Ghantasala	03:32
		04:05
		03:21