Top 10 Religious Movies In Sandalwood

Normally, there are very less religious movies coming out in recent times. But, in ancient times, it was a trend to act in a religious movie or direct one. Religious movies were a way to educate people with all historical stories. Here is a list of famous religious movies in Sandalwood.

1. Bhakta Kanakadasa

This is a story about a chieftain and his encounter with Lord Krishna. He surrenders to God and becomes a Dasa. This movie was directed by Y.R.Swamy and starred Dr.Rajkumar as the chieftain, Kanaka. It attracted a lot of audiences since it had a very good story line.

2. Santha Shishunala

Sharifa This movie is based on the real-life story of Shishunala Sharifa and his family. It depicts the struggle he had in his lifetime. It was directed by T.S.Nagabharana in the year 1990. It starred Sridhar and Girish Karnad Born on 19th May 1938, Girish Raghunath Karnad is >> Read More... among other actors. It was a box-office hit.

3. Sri Srinivasa Kalyana

This movie brought out the story of Lord Srinivasa. It is mainly based on the incident where Lord Srinivasa comes to Earth as a human to marry his wife Lakshmi who was also on Earth, incarnated as a human. This attracted a lot of audiences who believed in God. This movie was directed by Vijay in the year 1974. It starred Dr.Rajkumar, Manjula and B.Saroja Devi in the lead roles.

4. Bhakta Kumbara

This movie’s plot revolves around the life of a potter, Gora. He will be tested by Lord Krishna where he will lose his kid. But, in the end, he wins Lord Krishna’s heart. This movie was directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy Hunsur Krishnamurthy is a multi-faceted film perso >> Read More... in the year 1974. It starred Dr.Rajkumar and M.Leelavathi in the lead roles.

5. Mahatma Kabir

This is a movie based on the real life of the sage Kabir, who taught how to love God. It attracted many audiences towards the theaters. It was directed by P.Srinivas in the year 1962. It starred Dr.Rajkumar and Krishnakumari in the lead roles.

6. Sathya Harishchandra

This is the story of the King Harishchandra, who never said a single lie in his life. He is tested by God after which he loses all his wealth and even his family. It was directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy in the year 1965. It starred Dr.Rajkumar in the part of Harishchandra.

7. Bhakta Gnanadeva

This is based on the real life of Saint Gnanadeva, who lived in Alandi. It was directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy in the year 1982. It starred Ramakrishna, Jayanthi, Master Sanjay, and R.Rajashekhar among the other lead roles.

8. Sati Sakkubai

This is a story of a devotee of Lord Purandara Vittala, Sakku. Her devotion makes her dream true. This movie was directed by N.S.Dhanajaya in the year 1985. Starring Aarathi in the lead role, it even cast Srinath and Dinesh among others.

9. 'Madhvacharya'

The story line is the life history of a Saint Madhvacharya ho lived in the 12th Century. It was directed by G.V.Iyer in the year 1986. It starred Poorna Prasad in the role of Madhvacharya. It attracted a huge number of the audience since it showed the life history of a famous saint.

10. Bedara Kannappa

This movie showed the life of a devotee of a hunter’s clan who believed in Lord Shiva. It showed the struggles he had and his life story. This was directed by H.L.N.Simha in the year 1954. Starring Dr.Rajkumar in the lead role, it became a very famous movie.