Rajavin Parvaiyile (transl. In Raja's Sight) is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by Janaki Soundar, starring Vijay and Indraja, with Ajith Kumar in a flashback appearance. The film revolves around Gowri, a rich man's daughter in the village, falls for Raja, an ambitious college going guy with poor family background. When Raja continues to avoid Gowri, she begins to investigate why he is not interested in her.

Rajavin Parvaiyile
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Directed byJanaki Soundar
Written byJanaki Soundar
Produced byS. Soundara Pandian
StarringVijay
Indraja
Ajith Kumar
CinematographyLoganathan Prasad
Edited byM. N. Raja
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
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Sri Masani Amman Movies
Release date
  • 5 August 1995 (1995-08-05)[1]
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget20 lakh
Box office1.90 crore[2]

Rajavin Parvaiyile released on 5 August 1995. It was a hit at the box office.[2] Even though the film was a success, Ajith felt dissatisfied as the makers trimmed his portions with Vijay considering the duration of the film.

The film satellite rights were bought for good price by DD Podhigai.

Plot

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Raja is the son of a poor family, and his only aim in life is to study to get a good job. Meanwhile, Gowri, the daughter of the richest man of the village, falls in love with Raja, but he keeps shunning her and getting away from her. She decides to know the reason for his behaviour. Raja narrates the story of his friend Chandru's unsuccessful love story with Shanthi, and Chandru ended up committing suicide after his lover's marriage, so Raja began to hate love. Raja later falls in love with Gowri; meanwhile, issues of class arise in the village forms rest of the plot.

Cast

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Production

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The film notably featured Vijay and Ajith Kumar together at an early stage of their careers in the mid-90s, with the pair later going on to become two Indian heroes working in the Tamil film industry. Till date, this is the only film where the two actors have shared the screen together.[3][4]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oru Sudar Iru Sudar"KamakodiyanMano, S. Janaki05:14
2."Amman Koyil Ellamae"VaaliArunmozhi05:12
3."Kottunga Kottunga"VaaliChorus05:40
4."Ammanuke Adanki"MuthulingamVadivelu, Chorus04:59
5."Ival Yaaro Vaanvittu"VaaliArunmozhi, S. Janaki05:16
Total length:26:21

Re-release

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The film was re-released in Tamil Nadu theatres on 6 January 2023.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "ராஜாவின் பார்வையிலே". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 5 August 1995.
  2. ^ a b "விஜய் – அஜித் நடிப்பில் வெளியான 'ராஜாவின் பார்வையிலே'… இப்படத்தின் மொத்த வசூல் எவ்ளோ தெரியுமா?". Filmy Focus. 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Many Stars but one movie – 2". IndiaGlitz. 22 April 2010. Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Ajith and Vijay – renewing bond of friendship!!". Chennai365. 6 November 2007. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Rajavin Paarvaiyile – Palaivana Pookkal". IsaiShop. 30 September 2023. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Rajavin Parvaiyile (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  7. ^ Darshan, Navein (5 January 2023). "Vijay-Ajith's Rajavin Parvaiyile to re-release tomorrow". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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