Jesus is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. A. Thomas and starring Murali Das, Gemini Ganesan, Jayabharathi, Jayalalitha, Thikkurissy, M. N. Nambiar, K. P. Ummar, Jose Prakash, Bahadoor and V. K. Ramasamy. The film was also dubbed in Tamil and Telugu. It was Jayalalithaa's only Malayalam film to date. Plot King Herod has ruled Judea for over 37 years and believes himself to be supreme. When three wise men from the Far East come to visit him, he is initially pleased, but this pleasure turns to anger when he finds out that they have traveled all the way to witness the birth of the son of God. After they depart, he instructs his Prime Minister to kill all children under the age of 2 years. Herod's instructions are carried out, but they don't find the baby Jesus, born in a stable in Bethlehem. Jesus, son of Joseph and virgin Mary, has been destined to lead mankind to a better path but must face many challenges, temptations and betrayal from ones he trusted the most, including humiliation, torture, crucifixion, and resurrection. Cast Muralidas as Jesus Gemini Ganesan as John The Baptist Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as King Herod K. P. Ummer as Herod Antipas Raji as Mary Ushakumari as Mary Magdalene Jayabharathi as Saint Veronica Jayalalithaa as Salome Jose Prakash as Annas Prameela as Martha M. N. Nambiar as Judas Major Sundarrajan as Pontius Pilate O. A. K. Thevar as Satan G. K. Pillai as Caiaphas V. K. Ramasamy as Saint Peter Vincent as John the Apostle Innocent as a courtier in King Herod's court Khadeeja Soundtrack The music was composed by K. J. Yesudas, M. S. Viswanathan, Alleppey Ranganath and Joseph Krishna and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi, P. Bhaskaran, Bharanikkavu Sivakumar, Augustine Vanchimala and Vayalar Ramavarma. References External links 1973 films Biographical films about Jesus 1970s Malayalam-language films Films based on the Bible Films based on the New Testament Films based on the Gospels Films set in Palestine (region) Films set in Jerusalem Films set in ancient Egypt Portrayals of the Virgin Mary in film Cultural depictions of John the Baptist Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Films directed by P. A. Thomas Portrayals of Mary Magdalene in film Cultural depictions of Saint Peter Film portrayals of Jesus' death and resurrection Films about the Nativity of Jesus Depictions of Herod the Great on film The Devil