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Vani Rani (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Vani Rani' is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed initially by Tapi Chanakya and finished by C. V. Rajendran. Produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri and R. Muthuraman. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. The film was also made in Telugu as 'Ganga Manga' with Vanisri reprising her roles.
Plot
Vani, an orphan, is ill-treated by her aunt who seeks to usurp her wealth. When she runs away from home, her lookalike, Rani, enters the house and she teaches Vani's aunt a lesson.
Cast
*Sivaji Ganesan as Rangan
*Vanisri as Vani and Rani
*R. Muthuraman as Dr. Ravi
*K. A. Thangavelu as Sabapathi
*T. K. Bhagavathi as Ravi's father
*K. D. Santhanam as Ramanathan
*Srikanth as Gopal
*Senthamarai as Ramanathan's property family lawyer
*Nagesh in Guest appearance
*G. Varalakshmi as Vani's grandmother
*C. K. Saraswathi as Nagaveni (Nagu)
*Ganthimathi as Rani Guardian Mother
*Y. Vijaya as Sheela
Production
'Vani Rani' is a remake of the Hindi film 'Seeta Aur Geeta'. The film was initially directed by Tapi Chanakya; due to his death partway through the shoot, he was replaced by C. V. Rajendran. Both Chanakya and Rajendran received director's credit.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Reception
Kanthan of 'Kalki' appreciated Aaroor Dass' dialogues and Sundarababu's cinematography.
References
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