Raja Rishi (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Raja Rishi is a drama film directed by K. Shankar, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Raja Rishi 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. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi sings the Gayatri Mantra.
Who’s in it. Raja Rishi stars Sivaji Ganesan as Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika, Prabhu as King Dushyanta, M. N. Nambiar as Sage Vashishta and R. S. Manohar as Sage Durvasa, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raja Rishi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raja Rishi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raja Rishi (1985)?
- In US, Raja Rishi is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Raja Rishi?
- Raja Rishi stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar, R. S. Manohar and V. K. Ramasamy.
- When was Raja Rishi released?
- Raja Rishi was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.