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Kuppathu Raja
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Wikipedia article
'Kuppathu Raja' is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, Manjula Vijayakumar and Padmapriya. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film 'Do Yaar'.
'Kuppathu Raja' was released in theatres on 12 January 1979, Pongal day along with Kamal Haasan's 'Neeya?'. Although it was appreciated for Rajinikanth's style and acting, the film became a commercial failure during its release.
Plot
Cast
*Rajinikanth as Jakku / Jayakumar
*Vijayakumar as Selvam
*Manjula Vijayakumar as Mynaa
*Padmapriya as Kasthuri
*S. A. Asokan as Govind
*Venniradai Moorthy as Nallakannu
*Manorama as Pavunu
*C. I. D. Sakunthala as Dancer
*Loose Mohan as Drunkard
*Typist Gopu
Soundtrack
All songs were written by Kannadasan and composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Reception
P. S. M. of 'Kalki' said the film could be watched for Rajinikanth's performance.
References
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