Sri Raghavendrar | |
---|---|
Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
Written by | A. L. Narayanan (dialogues) |
Starring | Rajinikanth
Lakshmi |
Cinematography | T. S. Vinayagam |
Edited by | R. Vittal S. B. Mohan |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | |
Release date |
|
Running time | 160 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Sri Raghavendrar is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language Hindu historical film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth, portraying the title character, in his 100th film. Lakshmi, Vishnuvardhan, Delhi Ganesh and Nizhalgal Ravi play prominent roles. The film is based on the life of Hindu saint Raghavendra Tirtha. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali. The dialogues for the film were written by A. L. Narayanan.
The cinematography was handled by T. S. Vinayagam while the editing was handled by the duo R. Vittal and S. B. Mohan. The film was released on 1 September 1985 to positive reception with Rajinikanth's performance as a saint receiving widespread praised, but failed at the box office.