Agathiyar is a 1972 Indian Tamil mythological movie written, directed, and produced by A. P. Nagarajan under production company Sree Vijayalakshmi Pictures. The soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.
The film stars Sirkazhi Govindarajan playing title character with T. R. Mahalingam, A. V. M. Rajan, Kumari Padmini, R. S. Manohar, Suruli Rajan, Manorama and Sridevi portrayed supporting roles. This film ran for 100 days and won widespread appreciation.
The story is about Agathiyar Muni, who is considered to be the embodiment of one of celestial intellectual who descended on earth to enlighten human beings.
Directed by – A. P. Nagarajan
Written by – A. P. Nagarajan
Screenplay – by A. P. Nagarajan
Starring – Sirkazhi Govindarajan, T. R. Mahalingam, A. V. M. Rajan, R. S. Manohar, Sridevi
Music by – Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Cinematography – W. R. Subbah Rao
Edited by – T. Vijayarangam
Production – Sree Vijayalakshmi Pictures
Distributed by – Sree Vijyalakshmi Pictures
Release dates – June 1972
Running time – 153 mins
Country – India
Language – Tamil
