Gnana Kuzhandhai(1979)
Gnana Kuzhandhai is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. Kameshwara Rao. The film stars Baby Sudha and Master Sridhar as the child saint Gnana Sambandan, with Gemini Ganesan as Lord Shiva and Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Goddess Parvati. The story follows the life of the young saint who performs miracles and spreads devotion to Lord Shiva through hymns. The film features a supporting cast including Nagesh, Manorama, and Jayachitra. It was praised for its devotional tone and strong performances by the child actors. The music by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan became popular. The film was released on 24 June 1979.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- K. Kameshwara Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m 0
Storyline
A childless couple prays to Lord Shiva for a son. Their wish is granted, and a baby boy named Gnana Sambandan is born. But the child refuses his mother's milk and only drinks from a golden cup offered by Goddess Parvati. As he grows, he becomes a saint who sings hymns and performs miracles. A jealous king tries to kill him, but faith and divine intervention save him every time.
“Faith can move mountains”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gnana Kuzhandhai
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Srividya (13 films together), and Nagesh & Srividya (12 films together).