Chitor Rani Padmini

Chitor Rani Padmini is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film written by C. V. Sridhar and Elangovan, and directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy. It is based on the legend of Rani Padmini. The film starred Sivaji Ganesan as Rana Ratan Singh and Vyjayanthimala as the title character. M. N. Nambiar, T. S. Balaiah, Kaka Radhakrishnan, and T. P. Muthulakshmi appear in supporting roles. It was released on 9 February 1963.

Production
Production began in 1957–58, but progressed slowly for years due to financial troubles.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Ramanathan.

Release and reception
Chitor Rani Padmini was released on 9 February 1963, delayed from November 1961. The magazine Kumudam faulted it for "despicable distortion", while another magazine, Kalki lamented that Padmini, an icon of chastity, had been turned into a dancing queen. Viewers, however, praised Vyjayanthimala's dancing, despite the fact that the real Padmini was not known to be a dancer. The film was commercially unsuccessful.