Raja Rishi

Last updated

Raja Rishi
Raja Rishi.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by K. Shankar
Screenplay byK. Shankar
Based onViswamithran
by A. S. Prakasam
Produced byN. Sakunthala
Starring Sivaji Ganesan
Prabhu
K. R. Vijaya
Nalini
CinematographyM. C. Sekar
Edited by K. Shankar
V. Jayapal
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Production
company
Bhairavi Films
Release date
  • 20 September 1985 (1985-09-20)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini. It is based on the play Vishvamitran . [1] The film was released on 20 September 1985, [2] and failed at the box office. [3]

Contents

Plot

The film narrates the story of Vishwamitra in a linear manner right from him being the King, his run-in with Vashista over Kamadenu cow leading him to take a vow that he too would become a brahmarishi like Vashista. He faces hurdle after hurdle placed in his path by Devendran. In the process, he falls in love, impregnates and abandons Menaka. Their daughter Shakuntala is brought up by another rishi. She falls in love with Dushyanta who is cursed to forget her by Durvasa. When Vishwamitra finds out about this, he goes on to fix her life and in the process learns humility. In the end, with the blessing of Vashista. who mentions that that was the only thing stopping Vishwamitra from becoming Brahmarishi, he is acknowledged and accredited as one.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. [4] [5] The song "Maan Kanden" is set in Vasantha raga. [6]

SongSingersLyricsLength
"Aadaiyil Aadum" S. Janaki Pulamaipithan 04:21
"Maan Kanden" K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam Pulamaipithan04:32
"Maathavam Yaen"S. JanakiPulamaipithan06:16
"Poda Munivaney" Malaysia Vasudevan Vaali 04:48
"Shankara Shiva"Malaysia VasudevanVaali04:27
"Karunai Kadale" (Azhagiya Kalai Nilave)Vani JairamMuthulingam04:27

Reception

Jayamanmandhan (a duo) of Kalki praised the acting of Sivaji Ganesan, Ilayaraja's music and film's first half but panned the humour and concluded saying as Vishwamitra gained name from Vashishta, let's see if he gets the same from audience. [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vishvamitra</span> Ancient Hindu sage

Vishvamitra is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. Vishvamitra is one of the seven Brahmarshi. According to Hindu tradition, he is stated to have written most of the Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including the Gayatri Mantra (3.62.10). The Puranas mention that only 24 rishis since antiquity have understood the whole meaning of —and thus wielded the whole power of — the Gayatri Mantra. Vishvamitra is supposed to have been the first, and Yajnavalkya the last.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shakuntala</span> Wife of Dushyanta in Hindu mythology

Shakuntala is the wife of Dushyanta and the mother of Emperor Bharata. Her story is told in the Adi Parva, the first of eighteen parts of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, and dramatized by many writers, the most famous adaptation being Kalidasa's play Abhijñānaśākuntala.

<i>Saadhanai</i> 1986 Indian film

Saadhanai (transl. Achievement) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. S. Prakasam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, his son Prabhu, K. R. Vijaya and Nalini. It was released on 10 January 1986.

<i>Palum Pazhamum</i> 1961 film by A. Bhimsingh

Palum Pazhamum is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 9 September 1961. The film was remade in Kannada as Beratha Jeeva, and in Hindi as Saathi.

<i>Annaiyin Aanai</i> 1958 film by Ch. Narayana Murthy

Annaiyin Aanai is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 4 July 1958, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.

<i>Thirisoolam</i> 1979 film by K. Vijayan

Thirisoolam (transl. Trident) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Vijayan. The film has Sivaji Ganesan playing triple roles. It is a remake of the Kannada film Shankar Guru (1978). The film was released on 27 January 1979 and turned out to be a silver jubilee hit, running for over 175 days in theatres eventually becoming the highest grossing Tamil film at the time of its release.

<i>Ezhuthatha Sattangal</i> 1984 Indian film

Ezhuthatha Sattangal is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Aarambham (1982). The film was released on 15 August 1984.

<i>Thaai Mookaambikai</i> 1982 Indian film

Thaai Mookaambikai is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by K. Shankar, starring K. R. Vijaya, Jaishankar, Sivakumar, Sujatha and other leading actors. The film was released on 9 July 1982.

<i>Oorukku Oru Pillai</i> 1982 Indian film

Oorukku Oru Pillai is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by K. S. Kutralingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, M. N. Nambiar and V. K. Ramasamy. It was released on 5 February 1982.

<i>Sangili</i> (1982 film) 1982 film by C. V. Rajendran

Sangili (transl. Chain) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by S. D. Gunasekaran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, Sripriya, Major Sundarrajan, Sumithra and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the 1976 Hindi film Kalicharan. The film was released on 14 April 1982.

<i>Miruthanga Chakravarthi</i> 1983 film by K. Shankar

Miruthanga Chakravarthi is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film directed by K. Shankar and produced by Sakunthala N. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, M. N. Nambiar, V. K. Ramasamy, Prabhu and Sulakshana. It was released on 24 September 1983.

<i>Vaazhkai</i> (1984 film) 1984 Indian film

Vaazhkai is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by Chitra Raamu and Chitra Lakshmanan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Ambika and Pandiyan, with Jaishankar, M. N. Nambiar and Raveendran in supporting roles. It is a remake of the Hindi film Avtaar. The film was released on 14 April 1984 and ran for over 100 days in theatres.

<i>Sarithira Nayagan</i> 1984 Indian film

Sarithira Nayagan is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sarada, Prabhu and Radha. It is a remake of the Telugu film Chanda Sasanudu. The film was released on 26 May 1984. This was Yoganand's final film as director before his death in 2006.

<i>Vamsa Vilakku</i> 1984 Indian film

Vamsa Vilakku is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and produced by S. R. Arulprakasam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Prabhu and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi film Vidhaata. The film was released on 23 October 1984.

<i>Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum</i> 1981 Indian film

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by S. Ravi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Saritha, Jaishankar, Sarath Babu and Menaka. It is based on the play of the same name by Kuriakose Ranga. The film was released on 26 October 1981 and become a box-office hit, running for over 100 days in theaters. It was remade in Telugu as Gopala Krishnudu and in Malayalam as Chakravalam Chuvannappol.

<i>Mannavan Vanthaanadi</i> 1975 film by P. Madhavan

Mannavan Vanthaanadi is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Madhavan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula. It was released on 1 August 1975. The film become a hit at the box-office, running for over 100 days in all over Tamilnadu.

<i>Pesum Deivam</i> 1967 film by K. S. Gopalakrishnan

Pesum Deivam is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by R. Balasubramaniam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Sahasranamam. It was released on 14 April 1967.

<i>Kumbakarai Thangaiah</i> 1991 Indian film

Kumbakarai Thangaiah is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Gangai Amaran and produced by Ramumachan. The film stars Prabhu, Kanaka, Pandiyan and M. N. Nambiar. It was released on 14 January 1991.

<i>Brahmarshi Viswamitra</i> 1991 Indian film

Brahmarshi Viswamitra is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film based on the life of the sage Visvamitra, which is written, directed and produced by N. T. Rama Rao. It stars him in his comeback film after a 7-year hiatus from acting after leaving for politics completely- along with Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Meenakshi Seshadri, with music composed by Ravindra Jain. This film marked the debut of Jr.NTR as a child artist.

<i>Shaakuntalam</i> 2023 film directed by Gunasekhar

Shaakuntalam is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language historical romantic drama film written and directed by Gunasekhar. It is produced by Neelima Guna under Gunaa Teamworks and distributed by Sri Venkateswara Creations. Based on a popular play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa, the film features Samantha in the title role of Shakuntala and Dev Mohan as Dushyanta, the king of Puru dynasty along with Mohan Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, Madhoo, Gautami, Aditi Balan and Ananya Nagalla in supporting roles. In the film, Shakuntala and King Dushyant marry, but Dushyant forgets all about Shakuntala due to a sage's curse.

References

  1. ↑ Manian, Aranthai (2020). Thiraipadangalana Ilakkiyangalum Naadgangalum (in Tamil). Pustaka Digital Media. p. 1985.
  2. ↑ "நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. ↑ arunachalam, Abiram (1 September 2023). "இளையராஜா இசை, பிரமாண்டம் பல சிறப்புகள் இருந்தும் ஓடாத ராஜரிஷி திரைப்படம்". Cinemakaaramcoffee (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "ராஜ ரிஷி (1985)". Raaga.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  5. ↑ "Rajarishi Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  6. ↑ Mani, Charulatha (6 January 2012). "A Raga's Journey — Hopeful, festive, vibrant Vasantha". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  7. ↑ ஜெயமன்மதன் (6 October 1985). "ராஜரிஷி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 63. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023– via Internet Archive.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.