Thomasleeha
Thomasleeha or St. Thomas is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle and his missionary work in India. It was directed and produced by P. A. Thomas.[1][2]
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| Directed by | P. A. Thomas |
| Produced by | P. A. Thomas |
| Based on | Apocryphal missionary work of St. Thomas in India |
| Starring | Mohan Sharma Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Bahadoor |
| Music by | Salil Chowdhury |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
The film tells the story of St. Thomas who reached the Malabar Coast in 52 AD to spread the Christian faith among the 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.
Cast
- Mohan Sharma as St. Thomas
- Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
- T. R. Omana
- Prathapachandran
- Unnimary
- Bahadoor
- Kanakadurga
- Murali as Jesus
- T. G. Ravi
- Umesh Chandran
- Ushakumari
- Vidhubala
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Salil Chowdhary and Sebastian Joseph.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Dhoomthana" | Vani Jayaram | Vayalar | |
| 2 | "Dukhithare Peedithare" | K. J. Yesudas, Chorus | Vayalar | |
| 3 | "Malayattoor Malayumkeri" | K. P. Brahmanandan, Selma George, Zero Babu, Ramani | Kedamangalam Sadanandan | |
| 4 | "Vrischikappenne" | K. J. Yesudas, Sabitha Chowdhary | Vayalar |