Raja Rishi

Raja Rishi

1985 · 136 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

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 sings the Gayatri Mantra.

Directed by K. Shankar · Written by K. Shankar

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Sivaji Ganesan Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika
Prabhu King Dushyanta
M. N. Nambiar Sage Vashishta
R. S. Manohar Sage Durvasa
V. K. Ramasamy Sage Kanva
Lakshmi Menaka
Nalini Shakuntala
Major Sundarrajan
Venniradai Moorthy Ammani Husband also Kanvar Seedan
Srikanth Devendran
LIC Narasimhan Kanvar Seedan
Y. G. Mahendran Agni Deva

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