Jesus (1973 film)
| Jesus | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | P. A. Thomas |
| Produced by | Thomas |
| Written by | Thomas Pictures Unit |
| Screenplay by | P. A. Thomas |
| Starring |
Thikkurissy Gemini Ganesan M. N. Nambiar K. P. Ummar Jose Prakash Bahadoor V. N. Ramaswamy Jayabharathi Jayalalitha |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company |
Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget |
 1 million (US$16,000) |
| Box office |
11.6 million (US$180,000) |
Jesus is a 1973 Malayalam language film directed by P. A. Thomas and starring Murali Das, Gemini Ganesan, Jayabharathi, Jayalalitha, Thikkurissy, M. N. Nambiar, K. P. Ummar, Jose Prakash, Bahadoor, V. N. Ramaswamy, Sasirekha.
Plot
King Herod has ruled Judea for over 37 years and believes himself to be supreme. When three wise men from the Far East come to visit him, he is initially pleased, but this pleasure turns to anger when he finds out that they have traveled all the way to witness the birth of the son of God. After they depart, he instructs his Prime Minister to kill all children under the age of 2 years. Herod's instructions are carried out, but they don't find the baby Jesus, born in a stable in Bethlehem. Jesus, son of Joseph and virgin Mary, has been destined to lead mankind to a better path but must face many challenges, temptations, betrayal from ones he trusted the most, humiliation, torture, crucification, and resurrection.
Cast
- Murali Das as Jesus
- Gemini Ganesan as Snapaka Yohannan (John The Baptist)
- Thikkurissy as King Herod
- Raji as Kanyaka Mariam (Mary)
- Jose Prakash as Annas
- G. K. Pillai as Caiaphas
- V. N. Ramasamy as Pathrose (Saint Peter)
- Vincent as Yohannan (John the Apostle)
- Khadeeja
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. J. Yesudas, M. S. Viswanathan, Alleppey Ranganath and Joseph Krishna and lyrics was written by Sreekumaran Thampi, P. Bhaskaran, Bharanikkavu Sivakumar, Augustine Vanchimala, and Vayalar Ramavarma.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Athyunnathangalil Vaazhtheppedum (Raajaavin Raajaavezhunnellunnu) | P Jayachandran, B Vasantha, Chorus | Sreekumaran Thampi | |
| 2 | Ente Munthirichaarino | LR Eeswari | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 3 | Gaagulthaa malakale | K. J. Yesudas | Bharanikkavu Sivakumar | |
| 4 | Hosana | P Jayachandran, P. Leela, KP Brahmanandan, Chorus | Augustine Vanchimala | |
| 5 | Loreya [Bit] | Chorus | ||
| 6 | Yahoodiya | P Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma |
External links
- Jesus at the Internet Movie Database