Rathinapuri Ilavarasi


Rathinapuri Ilavarasi 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.

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

The following list is adapted from the opening credits of the film:
;Male cast
;Female cast
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.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. Singer is T. R. Mahalingam and Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, T. M. Soundararajan, P. Leela, K. Jamuna Rani, S. Janaki, A. P. Komala and P. Susheela.