| Kumara Raja | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | G. K. Ramu |
| Screenplay by | Murasoli Maran |
| Produced by | K. Muniratnam |
| Starring | J. P. Chandrababu T. S. Balaiah M. N. Rajam Suryakala |
| Cinematography | G. K. Ramu |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Sivakami Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kumara Raja (transl. Prince) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. K. Ramu. The film stars J. P. Chandrababu, T. S. Balaiah and M. N. Rajam.[2] It was released on 21 April 1961.[3]
A wealthy man (T. S. Balaiah) has a son (J. P. Chandrababu) who spends his money and time singing and dancing with girls. The father tries to marry him to a modest girl (M. N. Rajam). But the son spends most of his time with his girl friend (Suryakala). How the son is brought back to normal life forms the rest of the story.[2]
The list was adapted from Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2[4]
J. P. Chandrababu, who was playing mostly comedian roles was cast in the main role. At a time when bigger stars like M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan were paid salaries ranging from ₹50,000 (equivalent to ₹4.4 million or US$55,000 in 2023)—₹60,000 (equivalent to ₹5.3 million or US$66,000 in 2023), Chandrababu received ₹100,000 (equivalent to ₹8.8 million or US$110,000 in 2023) for this film.[4] The film was in production as early as 1960.[5]
Music was composed by T. R. Pappa while the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, A. Maruthakasi, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and K. D. Santhanam.[4]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Yettil Padithathodu Irundhuvidaathe" | P. Leela | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 03:12 |
| "Kandaleh Podhum, Kadhal Vandhu Modhum" | K. Jamuna Rani & Group | ||
| "Manamagalaaga Varum Mangai Evalo" | V. N. Sundaram | 02:54 | |
| "Naan Vandhu Serndha Idam Nalla Idam" | V. N. Sundaram & P. Leela | 03:50 | |
| "Ennai Paartha Kannu Veru Pennai Parkuma" | J. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| "Moodinaalum Thiranthaalum" | K. D. Santhanam | ||
| "Onnume Puriyalae Ulagathile" | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:20 | |
| "Aanundu Paada, Pennundu Aada" | J. P. Chandrababu & P. Leela | 03:00 | |
| "Angadikadai Veedhiyile" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & A. G. Rathnamala | Thanjai Ramaiah Dass | |
| "Kannalagi Bhama, Enmunne Vaamma" | K. Jamuna Rani | A. Maruthakasi |
Kanthan of Kalki wrote that when the producers themselves did not care about the script, why should the viewer care about it.[6]
