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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Harichandra<br />
| image = Harichandra 1968.jpg<br />
| native_name =<br />
| caption = <br />
| director = [[K. S. Prakash Rao]]<br />
| producer = [[G. Varalakshmi]]<br />
| writer = A. K. Velan (dialogues)<br />Udhaya Kumar (dialogues)<br />
| screenplay = <br />
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[G. Varalakshmi]]<br />[[M. N. Nambiar]]<br />[[T. S. Balaiah]]<br />
| music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]<br />
| cinematography = M. Masthan<br />R. R. Chandiran<br />
| editing = Babu<br />
| studio = Pramodha Films<br />
| distributor = Pramodha Films<br />
| released = {{Film date|1968|04|11|df=y}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Harichandra''''' is a 1968 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Hindu mythological cinema|Hindu mythological film]], directed by [[K. S. Prakash Rao]] and produced by [[G. Varalakshmi]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[G. Varalakshmi]], [[T. S. Balaiah]] and [[K. A. Thangavelu]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/hari-chandira/|title=Harichandra|access-date=2014-09-12|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/harichandra-movie/9663|title=Harichandra|access-date=2014-09-12|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp12.htm|title=Harichandra|access-date=2014-09-12|publisher=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
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.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
Cast according to the opening credits and the songbook:<ref name=songbook>{{Cite book |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JevgDCLbuNamF0YTdjbnJXQW8/view |title=ஹரிச்சந்திரா |publisher=Pramodha Films |year=1968 |language=ta |type=[[song book]]}}</ref><br />
;Male cast<br />
* [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as [[Harishchandra|Harichandra Maharaja]]<br />
* [[T. S. Balaiah]] as Veerabaghu<br />
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] as Nachandra Iyer<br />
* [[M. N. Nambiar]] as [[Vishwamithra|Viswamithran]]<br />
* [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Kalakandan<br />
* [[O. A. K. Thevar]] as Kasiraja<br />
* M. K. Mustafa as Minister<br />
* Ajith Singh as [[Indran]]<br />
* S. Rama Rao as Viswamithran's Disciple<br />
* Master Anandan as [[Rohitashva|Logidas]]<br />
* R. Subbaraman as Hunter<br />
* M. Balraj as Shivan<br />
* Jothi Shanmugam<br />
;Female cast<br />
* [[G. Varalakshmi]] as Chandramathi<br />
* [[T. P. Muthulakshmi]] as Kalakandi<br />
* Mohana as Veerabaghu's Wife<br />
* Sarala Devi as Parvathi<br />
* Kanagasri<br />
;Dance<br />
* [[E. V. Saroja]]<br />
* [[T. D. Kusalakumari|Kusalakumari]]<br />
* [[Gopi Krishna (dancer)|Gopi Krishna]]<br />
* Sasi<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
Music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]] & Udhayakumar. [[Playback singer]]s are [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[S. C. Krishnan]], S. V. Ponnusami, [[Raavu Balasaraswathi|R. Balasaraswathi Devi]], [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]] & Udutha Sarojini.<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || "Andhanarum Dheiveega Amararum" || T. M. Soundararajan || rowspan=12|Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass || 01:29<br />
|-<br />
| 2 || "Oraam Maadham Udaladhu Thalarndhu" || R. Balasaraswathi Devi || 02:04<br />
|-<br />
| 3 || "Kaasiyil Vaazhum Karunai Kadale" || T. M. Soundararajan || 03:25<br />
|-<br />
| 4 || "Aadum Mayile Venumaa" || K. Rani & Udutha Sarojini || 03:19<br />
|-<br />
| 5 || "Ulagam Ariyaadha Pudhumai" || T. M. Soundararajan || 04:01<br />
|-<br />
| 6 || "Naranaiyum Nee Padaitthaai" || R. Balasaraswathi Devi || 03:05<br />
|-<br />
| 7 || "Yaar Poi Solluvaar" || T. M. Soundararajan || 03:44<br />
|-<br />
| 8 || "Idhu Ingeyirukku Adhu Angeyirukku" || S. C. Krishnan & S. V. Ponnusamy || 04:06<br />
|-<br />
| 9 || "Aaradi Kalli Nee Thaan" || T. M. Soundararajan || 00:37<br />
|-<br />
| 10 || "Aadhiyilum Paraiyan Alla" || T. M. Soundararajan || 01:55<br />
|-<br />
| 11 || "Aadhavaa... Ponnudane Porul Niraindhu" || T. M. Soundararajan & S. V. Ponnusami || 04:24<br />
|-<br />
| 12 || "Needi Dhevam Ulagil" || T. M. Soundararajan & Udutha Sarojini || 01:54<br />
|-<br />
| 13 || "Vinnavar Kadhiye Potri" || T. M. Soundararajan || Udhayakumar || 01:13<br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|0254375}}<br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x25778f_harichandra-1968_shortfilms|title=Harichandra|access-date=2014-09-12|publisher=dailymotion.com}}<br />
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[[Category:1968 films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:1960s Tamil-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]]<br />
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