Raja Rani is a 2013 Tamil romantic comedy film directed by debutant Atlee Kumar, who previously worked with Shankar as an assistant in Enthiran and Nanban. Produced by A. R. Murugadoss in the banner A.R.Murugadoss Productions association with Fox Star Studios and The Next Big Film. The film features Arya, Jai, Nayantara, Nazriya Nazim, Santhanam and Sathyaraj in the lead roles. The other cast includes Sathyan, Manobala, Rajendran and Misha Ghoshal. Music composed by G.V.Prakash Kumar and Cinematography handled by George C.Williams. Editing by Anthony L.Ruben. Red Giant Movies released Raja Rani in four areas of Tamilnadu - North Arcot, South Arcot, Chengalpet and Salem.

The story of Raja Rani revolves around John (Arya) and Regina (Nayanthara), who learn to live and love each other, after being forced to get married.  Both have previously loved and lost and agree to get married only to keep their respective parents happy. Preferring to hold on to their past life, both are often rude and hurtful to the other in an attempt to push them away. Regina tries to get herself transferred and wants to get out of the country, while John drinks himself senseless every night with his buddy Sarathy (Santhanam). As the story progresses, John and Regina learn about each other’s past love life and since both understand the pain and heartbreak of losing someone, they start to sympathize with the other. But can they ever fall in love again?