Thomasleeha

Thomasleeha or St. Thomas is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle and his missionary work in India. It was directed and produced by P. A. Thomas.

Thomasleeha
File:Thomasleeha.jpg Poster of the film
Directed by	P. A. Thomas
Produced by	P. A. Thomas
Based on	Apocryphal missionary work of St. Thomas in India
Starring	Mohan Sharma Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Bahadoor
Music by	Salil Chowdhury
Release date	19 July 1975 (1975-07-19)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Plot

The film tells the story of St. Thomas who reached the Malabar Coast in 52 AD to spread the Christian faith among the Jews and locals who are today known as Saint Thomas Christians or Nasranis. He established Ezharappallikal or Seven and Half Churches in Kerala. These churches are at Kodungallur, Palayoor, Kottakkavu (Paravur), Kokkamangalam, Niranam, Nilackal (Chayal), Kollam and Thiruvithamcode (half church). He was killed in 72 AD, attaining martyrdom at St. Thomas Mount near Mylapore, Chennai.

Cast

• Mohan Sharma as St. Thomas
• Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
• T. R. Omana
• Prathapachandran
• Unnimary
• Bahadoor
• Kanakadurga
• Murali
• T. G. Ravi
• Umesh Chandran
• Ushakumari
• Vidhubala

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Salil Chowdhary and Sebastian Joseph.

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	"Dhoomthana"	Vani Jayaram	Vayalar
2	"Dukhithare Peedithare"	K. J. Yesudas, Chorus	Vayalar
3	"Malayattoor Malayumkeri"	K. P. Brahmanandan, Selma George, Zero Babu, Ramani	Kedamangalam Sadanandan
4	"Vrischikappenne"	K. J. Yesudas, Sabitha Chowdhary	Vayalar

External links

• Thomasleeha at YouTube
• Thomasleeha on IMDb