
Raja Rishi(1985)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sivaji GanesanSaint Viswamithrar
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PrabhuKing Dusyantha
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AmbikaActor
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Raadhika SarathkumarActor
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K. R. VijayaParvathi
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VijayakumarActor
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Vanitha KrishnachandranActor
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M. N. NambiarSaint Vasistar
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R. S. ManoharSaint Durvasar
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V. K. RamasamyActor
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SrikanthActor
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K. ShankarDirector
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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N. SakunthalaCrew
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- 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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