Dharma Devathai
Dharma Devathai (transl. Angel of Justice) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Vijayakanth, Sarath Babu, Raadhika and Pallavi. It is a remake of the 1986 Telugu film Prathidhwani.[1] The film was released on 1 November 1986, and Raadhika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
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| Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
| Screenplay by | V. C. Guhanathan |
| Story by | Paruchuri brothers |
| Produced by | M. Saravanan M. Balasubramanian |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Sarath Babu Raadhika Pallavi |
| Cinematography | T. S. Vinayakam |
| Edited by | R. Vittal S. B. Mohan |
| Music by | Raveendran |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Chandrasekhar, a strong-willed union leader in a factory, faces constant angry opposition to his campaign for workers' rights from Azhagusundaram; when Chandrasekhar ends up murdered, his brother Vijay and widow Jhansi seek revenge.
Cast
- Vijayakanth as Vijay
- Sarath Babu as Chandrasekhar
- Raadhika as Jhansi
- Pallavi as Rekha
- M. N. Nambiar as Kathiresan
- Jai Ganesh as Azhagusundaram
- Thengai Srinivasan as Chandrasekhar and Vijay's father
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Delhi Ganesh as Paramasivan
- Disco Shanti
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by Vaali.[2][3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oorukku Uzhaithan" | K. J. Yesudas | 2:38 |
| 2. | "Desathin Theeratha Avamana" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 5:51 |
| 3. | "Thodu Thodu Vaa Mella" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Mamave Ne Kanna Vecha Kaia Vecha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:26 |
| 5. | "Edhu Natta Nadu Rathiri" | S. Janaki | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 22:18 | ||
Release and reception
Dharma Devathai was released on 1 November 1986 alongside another Vijayakanth starrer Thazhuvatha Kaigal.[4] The Indian Express wrote, "Dharma Devadhai, loud formula laden drama that it is, is quite safe, one supposes".[1] Kalki said the film could be watched for the songs and action more than the story.[5] At the 34th Filmfare Awards South, Raadhika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.[6]
References
- "Loud drama". The Indian Express. 7 November 1986. p. 14. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- "Dharma Devathai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. January 1986. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- "Dharma Devathai Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Raveendran". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- பாண்டியராஜன், மா. (19 September 2018). "விஜயகாந்த் முதல் பரத் வரை... ஒரே நாளில் 'டபுள் ரிலீஸ்' கொடுத்த ஹீரோக்கள்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- "தர்ம தேவதை". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 November 1986. pp. 26–27. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- "Filmfare awards announced". The Indian Express. 17 July 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 3 May 2020.