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Raja Harishchandra is a film of genre Drama directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke with Raadhika Sarathkumar
Raja Harishchandra (1913)
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There are 154 films with the same actors, 6 films with the same director, 62843 with the same cinematographic genres (including 4061 with exactly the same 2 genres than Raja Harishchandra), to have finally 70 suggestions of similar films.If you liked Raja Harishchandra, you will probably like those similar films :
Raja Harishchandra (1913)
, 40minutesDirected by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Origin Inde
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Mythologie hindoue, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Cross-dressing in film
Actors D. D. Dabke or Dattatraya Damodar Dabke, Anna Salunke
Rating58%
The film opens with a scene of a tableaux patterned on the painting by Raja Ravi Varma, of Raja Harishchandra and his wife with their son. The film revolves around the noble and righteous king, Harishchandra, who first sacrifices his kingdom, followed by his wife and eventually his children to honour his promise to the sage Vishwamitra. Though, in the end, pleased by his high morals, the Gods restore his former glory, and further bestow him with divine blessings.
Mohini Bhasmasur (1913)
Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Genres Drama
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Kamalabai Gokhle
The plot of the film revolves round the theme of the Hindu mythological story of Mohini and Bhasmasur(a) ("ash-demon"), an asura (demon). The god Shiva grants Bhasmasura the power to turn anyone into ashes by touching their head. The demon decides to try the power on Shiva himself. Shiva runs terrified. The god Vishnu, witnessing the unfortunate turn of events, transforms into the seductress Mohini and enchants Bhasmasura. Bhasmasura asks her to marry him. Mohini agrees, but only on the condition that Bhasmasura follows her move for move in a dance. In the course of the dance, she places her hand on her head. Bhasmasura mimics the action, and in turn, reduces himself to ashes.
The Burning of Lanka (1917)
Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Genres Drama, Fantasy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Anna Salunke
Rating64%
Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, is exiled to the forests for a term of fourteen years. He is joined by his wife Sita and brother Laxman. Ravana, the demon king, who also wanted to wed Sita, decides to take revenge and abducts her from the forest. While on the search for his wife, Rama meets Hanuman. Hanuman is a great devotee of Rama and promises to find Sita.
Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra (1917)
, 16minutesDirected by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Genres Drama
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors D. D. Dabke or Dattatraya Damodar Dabke, Anna Salunke, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Rating52%
The film depicts the story of a Hindu King Harishchandra, the 36th king of the Solar Dynasty. The Hindu sage Vishwamitra reminds Harishchandra of his promise of donating his kingdom, given to the sage in his dream. Known for abiding his promises, Harishchandra donates as desired by sage. Vishwamitra demands that in order to complete the act of donation, an additional amount as "Dakshina" (honorarium) should be paid. Being empty handed now, Harishchandra sells his wife Taramati, son Rohitashwa and himself to get the required amount. The king leaves for Varanasi as after donating his kingdom, it becomes the only place outside the influence of the sage.
Satyavan Savitri (1914)
Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Genres Drama, Fantasy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
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Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Leela Mishra
Rating64%
Gangavataran is based on the tales of the Puranas, a genre of important Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religious texts. The film used special effects to show mythological miracles and fantasy scenes, credited to Babaraya Phalke, son of Dadasaheb. Gangavataran depicted the Hindu deity Shiva, and the divine sage from the Vaisnava tradition, Narada, played by Chitnis and Suresh Pardesi respectively.
Jeans (1998)
Directed by S. Shankar
Origin Inde
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about families, Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Jumeaux ou jumelles
Actors Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai, Nassar, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Lakshmi Narayan, Raju Sundaram
Rating63%
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Bhama Rukmani (1980)
, 2h2Directed by K. Bhagyaraj
Genres Drama
Actors K. Bhagyaraj, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Nagesh, Thangavelu, Pandari Bai, Ganthimathi
Rating63%
Puli Bebbuli (1983)
Directed by KSR Das
Genres Drama
Actors Krishnam Raju, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, Tiger Prabhakar, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Mikkilineni
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Directed by A. Kodanda Rami Reddy
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Rating72%
Ravi Teja (Chiranjeevi) is an industrialist, who owns a textile company. He is a successful person in business but his personal life lacks harmony and peace. Tortured by his wife Madhavi and her mother, he finds life miserable. He will slowly fall for his beautiful Personal Assistant Priyamvada Bhanupriya. Meanwhile, his opponents cannot digest his success in business and plan to stop him from getting yet another business deal. Here, he meets Nagaraju (Chiranjeevi), who is a small-time thief. Ravi Teja is saved by Nagaraju and he plans to exchange their positions, so that his problems can be solved forever. Nagaraju agrees, and teaches madhavi, her mother, and Ravi Teja's enemies a lesson. Ravi Teja faces a strange situation of leading a thief's lifestyle. He encounters Radhika, who is also a small time thief. In the end, they both reveal their true identities and end the story on a happy note.