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Malayalam CINEMA · 1955
Harishchandra
ഹരിശ്ചന്ദ്ര
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Overview
The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G. K. Pillai, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthiah in major roles, it features cinematography by N. S. Mani and music by Brother Lakshmanan.
A closer look
Harishchandra (1955) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by P Subramaniam. The cast includes Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G K Pillai. Runtime: 140 minutes.
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Harishchandra FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Harishchandra?
Harishchandra is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Harishchandra?
Our source metadata lists 19 March 1955. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Harishchandra?
The listed director is P Subramaniam.
Who is in the cast of Harishchandra?
The available cast credits include Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G K Pillai, Jose Prakash. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Harishchandra?
The recorded runtime is 140 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Harishchandra?
The original title in our source data is ഹരിശ്ചന്ദ്ര. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Harishchandra about?
The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G. K. Pillai, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthiah in major roles, it features cinematography by N. S. Mani and music by Brother Lakshmanan.
