''Harichandra'' is a 1968 Indian
Tamil
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-language
Hindu mythological film
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, directed by
K. S. Prakash Rao
Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and cinematographer known for his works in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films. In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for ''Ganda Hendt ...
and produced by
G. Varalakshmi. The film stars
Sivaji Ganesan
Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Ga ...
and
G. Varalakshmi. It was released on 11 April 1968.
Plot
Harichandra has never lied to anyone in his life. Viswamithran challenges Rishi that he will make Harichandra to lie. Viswamithran tries various methods to make Harichandra suffer. Harichandra even sells his wife and himself to keep up his words till the end.
Cast
Cast according to the opening credits and the songbook:
;Male cast
*
Sivaji Ganesan
Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Ga ...
as
Harichandra Maharaja
*
T. S. Balaiah
Thirunelveli Subramaniyan Balaiah (23 August 1914 – 22 July 1972) was an Indian actor. He is best known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films. Born in Sundankottai, near Udankudi in Thoothukudi, Balaiah was introduced to the cine fiel ...
as Veerabaghu
*
K. A. Thangavelu as Nachandra Iyer
*
M. N. Nambiar as
Vishvamitran
*
V. K. Ramasamy as Kalakandan
*
O. A. K. Thevar as Kasiraja
* M. K. Mustafa as Minister
* Ajith Singh as
Indran
* S. Rama Rao as Vishvamitran's disciple
* Master Anandan as
Logidas
* R. Subbaraman as Hunter
* M. Balraj as Shivan
* Jothi Shanmugam
;Female cast
*
G. Varalakshmi as Chandramathi
*
T. P. Muthulakshmi as Kalakandi
* Mohana as Veerabaghu's wife
* Sarala Devi as Parvathi
* Kanagasri
;Dance
*
E. V. Saroja
E. V. Saroja (1935 - 2006) was an Indian actress and dancer. She was born on 3 November 1935 as Engan V. Saroja. She belonged to Engan village of Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.
Her debut film was '' En Thangai'' in 1952 starring M. G. Ramacha ...
*
Kusalakumari
Thanjavur Damayanthi Kusalakumari (6 December 1937 - 7 March 2019) was an Indian actress and dancer. She featured in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films.
Early life
Born in Thanjavur, Kusalakumari is a niece of T. R. Rajakumari. Her bi ...
*
Gopi Krishna
* Sasi
Soundtrack
Music was composed by
K. V. Mahadevan and the lyrics were penned by
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass & Udhayakumar.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 0254375
1960s Tamil-language films
1968 films
Films directed by K. S. Prakash Rao
Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan
Hindu mythological films