Vani Rani (film)

Vani Rani is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed initially by Tapi Chanakya and finalised by C. V. Rajendran. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri, and R. Muthuraman. It is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta. The film was released on 12 April 1974.

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.

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
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.

Reception
Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Aaroor Dass' dialogues and Sundarababu's cinematography.