Harishchandra
1955, Malayalam. Directed by P Subramaniam.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 19 March 1955
- Original title
- ഹരിശ്ചന്ദ്ര
- Country
- India
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Harishchandra runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
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Harishchandra is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Harishchandra isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 1955. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Harishchandra?
If you liked Harishchandra, try Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, Piece by Piece.
Who directed Harishchandra?
Harishchandra (1955) was directed by P Subramaniam and stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari.