Overview
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.
Cast
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Harishchandra
- Miss Kumari as Chandramathi
- Master Hari as Lohithaksha
- G K Pillai as Vishvamitran
- Jose Prakash as Sathyakeerthi (Minister)
- T. S. Muthaiah as Shukran (Vishvamitra's helper)
- S. P. Pillai as Kalakantan
- Adoor Pankajam as Kalakanta's wife