Satya Harishchandra (1965 Telugu film)

Satya Harishchandra
Directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy
Produced by Kadri Venkata Reddy
Starring N. T. Rama Rao,
S. Varalakshmi,
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
Rajanala
Pandari Bai
Gummadi,
Chittor V. Nagaiah
Mukkamala,
Mikkilineni
Music by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao
Release dates
22 April 1965
Language Telugu

Satya Harishchandra (Telugu: సత్య హరిశ్చంద్ర) is a Telugu mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories. The movie was basically a story of social justice at the hands of a righteous king.

The songs of Ghantasala and S.Varalakshmi are ever remembered by the audience.

Cast

N. T. Rama Rao—Harishchandra
S. Varalakshmi—Chandramathi
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah --
Rajanala --
Pandari Bai --
Gummadi --
Chittor V. Nagaiah—Maharshi Vasista
Mukkamala—Maharshi Viswamitra
Mikkilineni—Indra

Soundtrack

This film has 22 songs and poems penned by Pingali Nagendra Rao and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1]

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