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Harichandra(1998)

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Harichandra is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film stars Karthik as Harichandran and Meena as Nandhini, with Priya Raman, Chinni Jayanth, Vivek, Delhi Ganesh, and Sathyapriya in supporting roles. The story follows an ad filmmaker who habitually tells lies to help others but struggles to maintain honesty when he falls in love with a sharp-witted school principal. The film's title ironically references the truthful king Harishchandra, and its music was composed by the band Agosh. Two songs were filmed in Switzerland, Geneva, and London. The film received positive reviews for Karthik's performance and Cheyyar Ravi's direction. It was released on 15 May 1998 and later remade in Telugu as Harischandra in 1999.

Director:Cheyyar Ravi
Filmed In:Switzerland, Geneva, London, Tamil Nadu
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 May 1998
Director
Cheyyar Ravi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 24m
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Storyline

Harichandran is an ad filmmaker who lies constantly — but only to help people. When he falls in love with Nandhini, a clever school principal, he lies to impress her. She catches every fib and challenges him. Can he prove that his heart is good, even if his words are not always true?

A liar with a golden heart.

Film Details

144Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 May 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InSwitzerland, Geneva, London, Tamil Nadu

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Harichandra

Cast reunions in this film: Meena & Karthik (2 films together).

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