Raja Rishi
1985, Tamil. Directed by K. Shankar.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Raja Rishi is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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Cast & crew
- K. ShankarDirector
- Sivaji GanesanSage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika
- PrabhuKing Dushyanta
- M. N. NambiarSage Vashishta
- R. S. ManoharSage Durvasa
- V. K. RamasamySage Kanva
- LakshmiMenaka
- NaliniShakuntala
- Major SundarrajanCast
- Venniradai MoorthyAmmani Husband also Kanvar Seedan
- SrikanthDevendran
- LIC NarasimhanKanvar Seedan
- Y. G. MahendranAgni Deva
Details
- Released
- 20 September 1985
- Original title
- ராஜரிஷி
- Country
- India
- Written by
- K. Shankar
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Raja Rishi runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
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Raja Rishi is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Raja Rishi on?
Raja Rishi is streaming on Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Raja Rishi?
Raja Rishi (1985) was directed by K. Shankar and stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar.