| Raja Rishi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | A. S. Prakasam (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Shankar |
| Story by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Produced by | N. Sakunthala |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Prabhu Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Nalini |
| Cinematography | M. C. Sekar |
| Edited by | K. Shankar V. Jayapal |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Bhairavi Films |
| Distributed by | Bhairavi Films |
Release date | 20 September 1985 |
Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini in lead roles. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi composes the Gayatri Mantra.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Vishvamitra/Kaushika
- Raadhika as Thilothamai
- Prabhu Ganesan as King Dushyanta
- M. N. Nambiar as Sage Vashista
- R. S. Manohar as Sage Durvasa
- V. K. Ramasamy as Saint Kanvar
- Lakshmi as Menaka
- Nalini as Shakuntala
- Major Sundarrajan as Minister
- LIC Narasimhan as Kanvar Seedan
- Unni Mary as Indirarani
- Venniradai Moorthy as Ammani Husband also Kanvar Seedan
- Srikanth as Devendran
- Y. G. Mahendran as Agni Deva
- K. R. Vijaya as Parvati
- Vijayakumar as Dharmadevan Shiva
- Vanitha Krishnachandran as Ammani
- V. S. Raghavan as Dhasarathan
- A. K. Veerasami as Janagan
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1] The song "Maan Kanden" is set in Vasantha raga.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aadaiyil Aadum" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 04:21 |
| 2 | "Maan Kanden" | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | Pulamaipithan | 04:32 |
| 3 | "Maathavam Yaen" | S. Janaki | Pulamaipithan | 06:16 |
| 4 | "Poda Munivaney" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Vaali | 04:48 |
| 5 | "Shankara Shiva" | Malaysia Vasudevan | Vaali | 04:27 |
| 6 | "Karunai Kadale" (Azhagiya Kalai Nilave) | Vani Jairam | Muthulingam | 04:27 |
References
- ↑ "Raja Rishi Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-hopeful-festive-vibrant-vasantha/article2780440.ece
External links
- Raja Rishi on IMDb
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