Harichandra (1998 film)
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G. Thyagarajan
K. Jeevakumaaran
G. Saravanan
| Harichandra | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Cheyyar Ravi |
| Screenplay by | Cheyyar Ravi G. Thyagarajan K. Jeevakumaaran |
| Story by | K. Jeevakumaaran |
| Produced by | G. Thyagarajan G. Saravanan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ravi Yadav |
| Edited by | G. R. Anilmalnad |
| Music by | Agosh |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Harichandra is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film stars Karthik and Meena, while Priya Raman, Chinni Jayanth, Vivek, Delhi Ganesh, and Sathyapriya play supporting roles. It was released on 15 May 1998.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Harischandra (1999).[2]
Harichandra, an ad filmmaker, has a habit of telling spontaneous lies for the Good of men around him, but has no intent to cheat. Only his three friends know this. Hari gained a good name in the society.
Hari meets a school principal Nandhini in a shooting spot, who happens to be a relative of his friend. Later, he falls in love with her, hides his true nature and lies to impress her.
Unfortunately for him, Nandhini was clever enough to identify all his lies, but no matter what, they still reunite after every quarrel and fight. Quarrels and fights lasted until their wedding moment.
Eventually in the end, everyone knew that even though Hari lies and cheats people, he is still a good human being. Thus, Hari and Nandhini got married and lived happily.
Cast
- Karthik as Harichandran
- Meena as Nandhini
- Priya Raman as Chitra
- Chinni Jayanth as Sundaram
- Vivek as Gopal
- Vaiyapuri as Muthu
- Delhi Ganesh as Harichandra's father
- Sathyapriya as Harichandra's mother
- Anand as Joseph Fernandez
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Raghu, Chitra's brother
- Janagaraj as Doctor
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Anthony
- Thyagu as General Manager
- Kaka Radhakrishnan as Raghu and Chitra's grandfather
- Mohan Raman as Nandhini's father
- Vichithra guest appearance in song "Kadhal Enbadhu"
- Kavithalaya Krishnan
- T. S. Raghavendra as fake church priest
- R. S. Shivaji as marriage broker
- Anusha as Harichandran's neighbour
- K. R. Vatsala as Nandhini's mother
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Ramayya
- Kovai Senthil as temple priest
- Dhadi Balaji as office staff (uncredited)
- Ganeshkar as hotel staff (uncredited)[3]: 1:49:54–1:50:08
- R. Anandh as music director in recording (uncredited)[3]: 1:15:28–1:15:35
Production
The film's title is an ironic reference to Harishchandra, a legendary king known for being truthful.[4] Two of the songs were shot at Switzerland.[5] The song "Mundhanai Selai" was shot at locations including Switzerland, Geneva, and London.[6] The film's producer Thyagarajan co-wrote the screenplay with Cheyyar Ravi.[7]
Soundtrack
Music is composed by a band named Agosh, consisting of three artists R. Anand, Gopal Rao and Shaleen.[8][9][10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Harichandran Varraan" | Vaasan | Gopal Rao, Karthik | |
| 2. | "Mundhaanai Saelai" | Arivumathi | Mano, K. S. Chithra | |
| 3. | "Kaadhal Enbadhu" | Piraisoodan | Swarnalatha | |
| 4. | "Naadodi Paattu Paada" | Ravishankar | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Enna Idhu Kanavaa" | Palani Bharathi | Mano, Sujatha |
