Jesus (1973 film)
| Jesus | |
|---|---|
Jayalalitha | |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Thirumeni Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹1 million (US$13,000) |
| Box office | ₹11.6 million (US$150,000) |
Jesus is a 1973 Indian
The film was also dubbed in Tamil and Telugu. It was Jayalalithaa's only Malayalam film.Plot
The story is based on Christian beliefs.
, has been destined to lead mankind to a better path but must face many challenges, temptations and betrayal from ones he trusted the most, including humiliation, torture, crucifixion, and resurrection.Cast
- Muralidas as Jesus
- Gemini Ganesan as John the Baptist
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as King Herod
- K. P. Ummer as Herod Antipas
- Raji as Mary
- Ushakumari as Mary Magdalene
- Jayabharathi as Saint Veronica
- Jayalalithaa as Salome
- Jose Prakash as Annas
- Prameela as Martha
- Judas
- Major Sundarrajan as Pontius Pilate
- O. A. K. Thevar as Satan
- G. K. Pillai as Caiaphas
- V. K. Ramasamy as Saint Peter
- Vincent as John the Apostle
- Innocent as a courtier in King Herod's court
- Khadeeja
- Srikanth as goat rider
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. J. Yesudas, M. S. Viswanathan, Alleppey Ranganath and Joseph Krishna and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi, P. Bhaskaran, Bharanikkavu Sivakumar, Augustine Vanchimala and Vayalar Ramavarma.
| No. | Song | Music Director | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Athyunnathangalil Vaazhtheppedum" (Raajaavin Raajaavezhunnellunnu) | Joseph Krishna | P. Jayachandran, B. Vasantha, Chorus | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 2 | "Ente Munthirichaarino" | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eeswari |
P. Bhaskaran | |
| 3 | "Gaagulthaa Malakale" | Alleppey Ranganath | K. J. Yesudas | Bharanikkavu Sivakumar | |
| 4 | "Hosana" | K. J. Yesudas | P. Jayachandran, P. Leela, K. P. Brahmanandan, Chorus | Augustine Vanchimala | |
| 5 | "Loreya" (Bit) | K. J. Yesudas | Chorus | ||
| 6 | "Yahoodiya" | Joseph Krishna | P. Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma |
See also
References
- ^ Freek L. Bakker, The Challenge of the Silver Screen: An Analysis of the Cinematic Portraits of Jesus, Rama, Buddha and Muhammad, Studies in Religion and the Arts, v. 1 (Leiden; Boston, MA: Brill, 2009), 13–77.
- ^ Peter Malone Screen Jesus: Portrayals of Christ in Television and Film 2012 "Reports of numerous locally made films of Jesus' life circulate particularly in South India, but other than Karunamayudu, only the following are well documented: Jesus (directed by P. A. Thomas, 1973); Shanti Sandesham (Telugu for Gospel of Peace).. Mulla Kireetam"
- from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
External links
- Jesus at IMDb
