Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri


Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, directed by Balu Anand 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.

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.

Production

Balu Anand, who worked as an assistant to R. Sundarrajan, made his directorial debut with this film. Sundarrajan also 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 Kaathirundhal. 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.
SongSingersLyricsLength
"Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen"Jayachandran, SusheelaVaali04:16
"Thegam Sirakadikkum"Jayachandran, ChithraMu. Metha04:34
"Ilasa Sirusa"Gangai Amaran, S. N. SurendarVaali03:51
"Kelaayo Kanna"Susheela, Usha SrinivasanVaali04:52
"Manthakasamudan"Ilaiyaraaja, T. S. Raghavendra, S. P. Sailaja, Gangai AmaranGangai Amaran04:53

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.