Harishchandra
ഹരിശ്ചന്ദ്ര
Synopsis
The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G. K. Pillai, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthiah in major roles, it features cinematography by N. S. Mani and music by Brother Lakshmanan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P Subramaniam
- Original Title
- ഹരിശ്ചന്ദ്ര
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Neela Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P Subramaniam
Department Leadership Roster
P Subramaniam
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harishchandra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harishchandra about?
The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G. K. Pillai, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthiah in major roles, it features cinematography by N. S. Mani and music by Brother Lakshmanan.
Who directed Harishchandra?
Harishchandra was directed by P Subramaniam.
Who stars in Harishchandra?
The principal cast of Harishchandra includes Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G K Pillai, Jose Prakash.
When was Harishchandra released and how long is it?
Harishchandra was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harishchandra?
Harishchandra holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).