Vani Rani is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed initially by Tapi Chanakya and completed 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.
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.
Vani Rani is a remake of the Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta. Nagireddy felt the film to be similar to his production Enga Veettu Pillai with the change of gender which prompted him to remake the film in Telugu and Tamil with Vanisri. 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.
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
Kanthan of Kalki appreciated Aaroor Dass' dialogues and Sundarababu's cinematography. Navamani praised the dialogues, acting, music and direction.