The film was based on the legend of King Harishchandra, recounted in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Starring Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Master Hari, G. K. Pillai, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthiah in major roles, it features cinematography by N. S. Mani and music by Brother Lakshmanan.

Cast

Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

Harishchandra

Miss Kumari

Chandramathi

Jose Prakash

Sathyakeerthi (Minister)

T. S. Muthaiah

Shukran (Vishvamitra's helper)

S. P. Pillai

Kalakantan

Adoor Pankajam

Kalakanta's wife