He was instrumental in traveling all over India and spreading the Christian faith. His bone fragment still rests in the church on Little Mount in Chennai. On St. Thomas Mount, there is still the stone sculpture that he brought from Jerusalem. It is so zealously preserved that it still retains its luster. Thomas was buried at the Santhome Cathedral in Chennai.
Christians have come forward to make into film, the illustrious story of St. Thomas. It is estimated to cost around 50 crores.
Since today is the memorial day of St. Thomas, the film pooja takes place at the Santhome Cathedral. It will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi. Others who will participate in the function are Congress MLA Peter Aphonse, Madurai Mayor Peter Fernando, Chennai Deputy Mayor Lawrence Paes.
In this bug budget film, some Hollywood actors also form part of the cast. The shooting is to take place in Chenai, Idukki, Munnar and some foreign locales. The film's coordinator Reverend Father Paulraj Lourdasamy said there are plans to invite Ajith and Shalini to do guest appearances.
Though the pooja takes place today, the shooting will start only next January and will be completed by January 2010.
