# Raja Rishi (1985)

Tamil · Released 1985-09-20

Raja Rishi is a 1985 Tamil film. It is directed by K Shankar. Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M.N. Nambiar, Y Gee Mahendra and Radhika Sarathkumar appear in it, alongside 3 more credited names.

Director: K Shankar
Cast: Sivaji Ganesan as Sage Vishwamitra / King Kaushika, Prabhu Ganesan as King Dushyanta, M.N. Nambiar as Sage Vashishta, Y Gee Mahendra as Agni Deva, Radhika Sarathkumar as Thilothamai, K R Vijaya as Parvati, KR Vijaya as Parvati, Vijayakumar Rangasamy as Dharmadevan Shiva

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Raja Rishi released?
Raja Rishi was released on 20 September 1985.

### Who stars in Raja Rishi?
Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M.N. Nambiar and Y Gee Mahendra star in Raja Rishi.

### Who directed Raja Rishi?
Raja Rishi was directed by K Shankar.

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