Harishchandra (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Harishchandra is a notable film directed by P Subramaniam, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G. K. Pillai, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthiah in major roles, it features cinematography by N. S. Mani and music by Brother Lakshmanan.
Who’s in it. Harishchandra stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Harishchandra, Miss Kumari as Chandramathi, Master Hari as Lohithaksha and G K Pillai as Vishvamitran, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harishchandra page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harishchandra (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harishchandra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Harishchandra?
- Harishchandra stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G K Pillai and Jose Prakash.
- When was Harishchandra released?
- Harishchandra was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.