''Raja Pandi'' is a 1994 Indian

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, directed by

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and produced by Muktha Ravi. The film stars Sarathkumar, Sukanya,

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and Kasthuri. It was released on 9 September 1994.

Plot

Cast

* Sarathkumar * Sukanya *

* Kasthuri * Senthil * Latha * K. R. Vijaya * Rajeev

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Deva, with lyrics by

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Reception

Malini Mannath of ''

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'' wrote, "The director is not able to maintain the interest throughout the film". Thulasi of ''

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'' said the film has story within a story and that the film doesn't move a single bit from the old formula. He found Deva's music as melodious while appreciating editing as film's lifeline and he has worked hard to show story within a story without confusion but panned Sarathkumar's acting and Manojkumar's direction.

References

External links

* {{Muktha Srinivasan 1990s masala films 1990s Tamil-language films 1994 action films 1994 films Films scored by Deva (composer) Indian action films