Deva (/ðeɪvɑː/) is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by B. Vimal. The film stars Vijay, and debutante Swathi, while Sivakumar, Manorama, Mansoor Ali Khan and Manivannan play supporting roles.[1] The film revolves around a couple who are deeply in love, but encounter opposition from the woman's father, who is head of the village. The father believes the man is not a suitable partner due to his perceived reputation. The film was released on 17 February 1995 and had a successful theatrical run of 100 days in Tamil Nadu.[2]
| Deva | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
| Produced by | B. Vimal |
| Starring | Vijay Swathi |
| Cinematography | Selva. R |
| Edited by | P. R. Gautham Raj |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | B. V. Combines |
| Distributed by | XB Film Creators |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Deva and Bharathi are deeply in love but encounter opposition from Bharathi's father Gandhidasan, the head of the village. Gandhidasan believes that Deva is not a suitable suitor due to his perceived reputation throughout the village. Although the son of the well-to-do Raasathi, it comes to light that Gandhidasan's disapproval stems from his relationship with his brother Rajadurai aka Periyavar, who is seemingly apathetic and lackadaisical. The film ends happily with Gandhidasan recognising that his now son-in-law Deva is actually a really upstanding citizen in the village. Deva and Bharathi overcome all problems and live their lives happily married.
Cast
edit- Vijay as Deva
- Swathi as Bharathi
- Sivakumar as Gandhidasan
- Manorama as Raasathi
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Rajadurai (Periyavar)
- Manivannan as Mayilsamy
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Deputy superintendent of police
- S. A. Chandrasekhar as Marimuthu
- Kumarimuthu as Rajadurai's assistant
- Kovai Senthil as Iyer
- K. S. G. Venkatesh as Gandhidasan's son
- Ennatha Kannaiya as Villager
- Chelladurai as Villager
- O. A. K. Sundar as Villager
- Chaplin Balu as Villager
- Madhusudhan Rao as Villager
- Usha Priya as Prostitute
Production
editR. Selva, a relative of Chandrasekhar made his debut as cinematographer with this film. He received the opportunity when Chandrasekhar was impressed with his cinematography he did for Bengali film Raja Bachcha.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Deva.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aiyayo Alamelu" | Vaali | Vijay | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Chinna Paiyyan" | Vaali | S. N. Surendar, K. S. Chithra | 4:42 |
| 3. | "Innoru Gandhi" | Pulamaipithan | Mano, S. N. Surendar | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Kothagiri Kuppamma" | Vaali | Vijay, Swarnalatha, Manorama | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Oru Kaditham" (Male) | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vijay | 5:06 |
| 6. | "Oru Kaditham" (Female) | Vaali | K. S. Chithra | 4:58 |
| 7. | "Deva Vara" | Vaali | Shoba Chandrasekhar, Deva | 2:13 |
| 8. | "Marumagane" | Kavidasan | Deva, Krishnaraj | 4:49 |
| Total length: | 35:54 | |||
Reception
editThulasi of Kalki praised Vijay for his maturity but advised him not to take risk of singing songs. He also appreciated the cinematographer and choreographer for adding more beauty to the film and concluded that director's screenplay is perfect and ups and downs are okay to keep audience engaged but advised director not to insult women in his next film.[5] Manivannan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Deva ( 1995 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ Aravind (17 May 2019). "THALAPATHY 64: WHO IS THIS VIJAY'S NEXT PRODUCER SNEHA BRITTO?". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Palaniswamy. "ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் செல்வா பிரத்யேக நேர்காணல்". Cinesouth (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 December 2004. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Deva". JioSaavn. 12 March 1994. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ துளசி (19 March 1995). "தேவா". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 29. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Anandan, Film News (2004). சாதனைகள் படைத்த தமிழ்த்திரைப்பட வரலாறு [Tamil Film History and Its Achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. p. 738. OCLC 843788919.
