Raja is a 1972 Tamil-language motion picture written by A. L. Narayanan and Sujatha Story Dept. The movie is directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by K. Balaji under the banner of Sujatha Cine Arts. Raja features Sivaji Ganesan in the title role along with Jayalalithaa, Shivaji Ganesan and J Jayalalitha in supporting roles. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Cinematography was done by Masthan-Thara and editing by B. Kanthasamy. It was released on 26th January 1972. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Sujatha Cine Arts.