Thomasleeha

Thomasleeha

Poster of the film
Directed by P. A. Thomas
Produced by P. A. Thomas
Based on Missionary work of St. Thomas in India
Starring Mohan Sharma,
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair,
Bahadoor
Music by Salil Chowdhury
Release dates
  • 19 July 1975 (1975-07-19)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Thomasleeha or St. Thomas is a 1975 Malayalam historical drama film based on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle and his missionary work in India. It is directed and produced by P. A. Thomas.[1][2][3]

Plot

The film tells the story of St. Thomas who reached Kerala in 52 AD to spread the Christian faith among Jews and locals who are today known as Saint Thomas Christians or Nasranis. He established Ezharappallikal or Seven and Half Churches in Kerala. These churches are at Kodungallur, Palayoor, Kottakkavu (Paravur), Kokkamangalam, Niranam, Nilackal (Chayal), Kollam and Thiruvithamcode (half church). He was killed in 72 AD, attaining martyrdom at St. Thomas Mount near Mylapore, Chennai (Thus getting the name).

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Salil Chowdhary and Sebastian Joseph.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 Dhoomthana Vani Jayaram Vayalar
2 Dukhithare Peedithare K. J. Yesudas, Chorus Vayalar
3 Malayattoor Malayumkeri KP Brahmanandan, Selma George, Zero Babu, Ramani Kedamangalam Sadanandan
4 Vrischikappenne K. J. Yesudas, Sabitha Chowdhary Vayalar

References

  1. ↑ http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?m=608
  2. ↑ http://www.salilda.com/filmsongs/malayalam/thomasleeha.asp
  3. ↑ http://cinemalayalam.net/movie/Thomasleeha/772
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