Rojavin Raja () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by N. V. Ramasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri, A. V. M. Rajan and Cho. It was released on 15 December 1976.
Plot
Raja is the poor son of a teacher Visalam. Gopal is his rich best friend that often helps him financially. Janaki is the only child of a rich man Selvanayagam and falls in love with Raja. Her father, Selvanayagam, objects as Raja is poor and arranges her marriage with Gopal. Raja is stuck between wanting to be with the woman he loves and his best friend's happiness.
Cast
Production The film was launched at AVM Studios in March 1973. Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar switched on the camera and a scene with Ganesan was filmed on that day. A scene with Ganesan and his mother was shot at Saradha Studios. A fight sequence between Ganesan and Manohar was shot at Shoranur forest in January 1976.
Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. All songs written by Kannadasan.
Song Singers Length "Alankaaram" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:11 "Janaganin Mahalai" P. Susheela 03:23 "Naalai Nee Mannavan" T. M. Soundararajan 03:10 "Odikkonde Iruppen" T. M. Soundararajan 03:18 "Rojavin Raja" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:04
Reception Kanthan of Kalki praised the acting of Sivaji Ganesan and other actors, humour, dialogues and cinematography and noted even though the end of the story is known, Rojavin Raja never bores and is heartwarming.
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