Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, directed by Balu Anand (in his directorial debut) and written by R. Sundarrajan from a story by the former. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radhika and Jeevitha. It was released on 6 July 1985. The film was remade in Telugu as Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987).
Plot
A self-centered egoistic village zamindar who makes fun of people, is rude by nature and brash tries to accommodate a teacher who comes to his village. She gets to understand him. His uncle's daughter adversely reacts to his tantrums, but steps up.
Cast
Production Balu Anand, who worked as an assistant to R. Sundarrajan, made his directorial debut with this film. Sundarrajan wrote the film's screenplay and dialogues. The film was produced by Thooyavan and Panchu Arunachalam under Appu Movies, making it their second production venture after the success off Vaidehi Kathirundhal. This was a rare comedy film for Vijayakanth, then known mainly for his action hero roles. The film was shot in Karnataka and Maduranthakam, Chennai.
Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen" is set to the Carnatic raga Charukesi. Song Singers Lyrics Length "Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen" Jayachandran, Susheela Vaali 04:16 "Thegam Sirakadikkum" Jayachandran, Chithra Mu. Metha 04:34 "Ilasa Sirusa" Gangai Amaran, S. N. Surendar Vaali 03:51 "Kelaayo Kanna" Susheela, Usha Srinivasan Vaali 04:52 "Manthakasamudan" Ilaiyaraaja, T. S. Raghavendra, S. P. Sailaja, Gangai Amaran Gangai Amaran 04:53
Critical reception Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote that the film, which went briskly, went lame until the climax, but praised the humour and Ilaiyaraaja's music. Balumani of Anna appreciated Sundarrajan's writing, Balu Anand's direction and Ilaiyaraaja's music, appreciating the climax for its newness.
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