Raja is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language spy action film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa and K. Balaji. It is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film Johny Mera Naam. The film was released on 26 January 1972, and became successful at the box office.

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Cast

Production Raja is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film Johny Mera Naam. A. C. Tirulokchandar was initially chosen to direct the film but he left for personal reasons. Sivaji Ganesan later recommended C. V. Rajendran as director.

Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Song Singers Length "Kalayana Ponnu" T. M. Soundararajan 04.23 "Gangaiyile" Susheela 04.07 "Irandil Ondru" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. Vasantha 04.16 "Naan Uyirukku Tharuvatu" L. R. Eswari 05.15 "Nee Vara Vendum" T. M. Soundararajan, Susheela 04.26

Re-release A digitally restored version of the film was released in May 2018.

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