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| Directed by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
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| Written by | A. K. Velan (dialogues) Udhaya Kumar (dialogues) |
| Produced by | G. Varalakshmi |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan G. Varalakshmi M. N. Nambiar T. S. Balaiah |
| Cinematography | M. Masthan R. R. Chandiran |
| Edited by | Babu |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Harichandra is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language 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.[1][2][3]
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:[4]
- Male cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Harichandra Maharaja
- T. S. Balaiah as Veerabaghu
- K. A. Thangavelu as Nachandra Iyer
- M. N. Nambiar as Viswamithran
- V. K. Ramasamy as Kalakandan
- O. A. K. Thevar as Kasiraja
- M. K. Mustafa as Minister
- Ajith Singh as Indran
- S. Rama Rao as Viswamithran'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
Soundtrack
Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass & Udhayakumar. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan, S. V. Ponnusami, R. Balasaraswathi Devi, K. Rani & Udutha Sarojini.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Andhanarum Dheiveega Amararum" | T. M. Soundararajan | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 01:29 |
| 2 | "Oraam Maadham Udaladhu Thalarndhu" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 02:04 | |
| 3 | "Kaasiyil Vaazhum Karunai Kadale" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:25 | |
| 4 | "Aadum Mayile Venumaa" | K. Rani & Udutha Sarojini | 03:19 | |
| 5 | "Ulagam Ariyaadha Pudhumai" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:01 | |
| 6 | "Naranaiyum Nee Padaitthaai" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 03:05 | |
| 7 | "Yaar Poi Solluvaar" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:44 | |
| 8 | "Idhu Ingeyirukku Adhu Angeyirukku" | S. C. Krishnan & S. V. Ponnusamy | 04:06 | |
| 9 | "Aaradi Kalli Nee Thaan" | T. M. Soundararajan | 00:37 | |
| 10 | "Aadhiyilum Paraiyan Alla" | T. M. Soundararajan | 01:55 | |
| 11 | "Aadhavaa... Ponnudane Porul Niraindhu" | T. M. Soundararajan & S. V. Ponnusami | 04:24 | |
| 12 | "Needi Dhevam Ulagil" | T. M. Soundararajan & Udutha Sarojini | 01:54 | |
| 13 | "Vinnavar Kadhiye Potri" | T. M. Soundararajan | Udhayakumar | 01:13 |
References
- ↑ Harichandra. spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
- ↑ Harichandra. gomolo.com. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
- ↑ Harichandra. nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
- ↑ ஹரிச்சந்திரா{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Pramodha Films(1968)
External links
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- Harichandra. dailymotion.com. Retrieved 2014-09-12.