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Revision as of 20:48, 9 November 2014
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 Poster of the film | |
| Directed by | P. A. Thomas |
| Produced by | P. A. Thomas |
| Starring | Mohan Sharma, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Bahadoor |
| Music by | Salil Chowdhury |
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| 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.
Cast
- Mohan Sharma as St Thomas
- Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
- T. R. Omana
- Prathapachandran
- Unnimary
- Bahadoor
- Kanakadurga
- Murali as Jesus
- T. G. Ravi
- Umesh
- Ushakumari
- Vidhubala
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 |
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