Kuzhandai Yesu (1983)

Embedded with miraculous incidents and divine sentiments, this religious drama delves into the true experiences of devotees of the baby Jesus, belonging to the congregation of Christians, who worship at a popular church in Bangalore, India. This touching tale begins with a historical story of the origins of the baby Jesus statue that has been hailed by the faithful as immensely powerful. A brotherhood of Christian priests struggle for survival amidst terrible poverty and many problems caused by an ongoing war. The princess of Spain, who after the death of her husband becomes involved in religious and service activities presents them with a precious, ancient statue of a baby Jesus. As soon as the baby Jesus enters into their lives, the priests learn that the war has ended and the funding required for their life in service has been returned to them. As the priests marvel over the miraculous effects of the statue, the fame and popularity of the baby Jesus begins to spread all over the world. In India, a popular church of the baby Jesus is set up in Bangalore and this devotional tale depicts many magical and miraculous events and experiences that took place in the real lives of devotees.