Kumara Raja


Kumara Raja is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. K. Ramu. The film stars J. P. Chandrababu, T. S. Balaiah and M. N. Rajam.

Plot

A wealthy man has a son who spends his money and time singing and dancing with girls. The father tries to marry him to a modest girl. But the son spends most of his time with his girl friend. How the son is brought back to normal life forms the rest of the story.

Cast

The list was adapted from Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2
J. P. Chandrababu, who was playing mostly comedian roles was cast in the main character role. He excelled in singing and dancing. At that time when big stars like M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan were paid 50 — 60 thousand rupees, Chandrababu received ₹100,000 for this film.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by T. R. Pappa while the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, A. Maruthakasi, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and K. D. Santhanam. Singer is J. P. Chandrababu. Playback singers are V. N. Sundharam, P. Leela, K. Jamuna Rani, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & A. G. Rathnamala.

Notability

The film is remembered for its melodious songs and the brilliant acting of Chandrababu and Balaiah.