Raja is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language spy action film directed by C. V. Rajendran.

The film was released on 26 January 1972, and became successful at the box office.

[2] Raja is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film Johny Mera Naam.

[3] A. C. Tirulokchandar was initially chosen to direct the film but he left for personal reasons.

Sivaji Ganesan later successfully recommended C. V. Rajendran as director.