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Raja Rishi(1985)

6.5/10
Tamil136 mins

Raja Rishi (1985) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by K. Shankar. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu and K. R. Vijaya. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Raja Rishi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.

Director:K. Shankar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 September 1985
Director
K. Shankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Raja Rishii 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.

A king's devotion transforms him into a divine sage.

Film Details

6.5Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date20 September 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyjusticespirituality
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was produced by N. Sakunthala, who was a prominent female producer in the Tamil film industry during that era.
  • It features a rare on-screen pairing of real-life father and son Sivaji Ganesan and Prabhu Ganesan in significant roles.
  • The story is based on the mythological tale of King Kaushika's transformation into the sage Vishvamitra.
  • A notable highlight is Sivaji Ganesan's rendition of the Gayatri Mantra, which was appreciated for its devotional depth.
  • The film's director, K. Shankar, was known for directing many mythological and social dramas in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
  • Despite its star cast, the film did not achieve major commercial success upon its initial release.
  • The movie includes veteran actor M.N. Nambiar in a key role, continuing his long collaboration with Sivaji Ganesan.

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