Deva (1995 film)

1995 film by S. A. Chandrasekhar

Deva

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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

* 17 February 1995 (1995-02-17)

Running time

| 140 minutes
Country| India
Language| Tamil

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 is deeply in love, but encounters 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 released on 17 February 1995 and had a successful theatrical run of 100 days in Tamil Nadu.[2]

## 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

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* 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

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R. 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

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The music was composed by Deva.[4]

Track listingNo.| Title| Lyrics| Singer(s)| Length

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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

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Thulasi 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

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1. ^ "Deva ( 1995 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ Palaniswamy. "ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் செல்வா பிரத்யேக நேர்காணல்". Cinesouth (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 December 2004. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
4. ^ "Deva". JioSaavn. 12 March 1994. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
5. ^ 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.
6. ^ Anandan, Film News (2004). சாதனைகள் படைத்த தமிழ்த்திரைப்பட வரலாறு [Tamil Film History and Its Achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. p. 738\. OCLC 843788919.

## External links

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* Deva at IMDb

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Films directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar

1970s|

* Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai (1978)

1980s|

* Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981)
* Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
* Needhi Pizhaithathu (1981)
* Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981)
* Balidanam (1982)
* Idhayam Pesugirathu (1982)
* Om Shakti (1982)
* Pattanathu Rajakkal (1982)
* Palletoori Monagadu (1983)
* Gedda Maga (1983)
* Geluvu Nannade (1983)
* Hasida Hebbuli (1983)
* Saatchi (1983)
* Samsaram Enbathu Veenai (1983)
* Simha Gharjane (1983)
* Kudumbam (1984)
* Devanthakudu (1984)
* Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984)
* Vetri (1984)
* Balidaan (1985)
* Intiko Rudramma (1985)
* Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
* Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985)
* Pudhu Yugam (1985)
* Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986)
* En Sabatham (1986)
* Vasantha Raagam (1986)
* Sigappu Malargal (1986)
* Neethikku Thandanai (1987)
* Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987)
* Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu (1987)
* Ithu Engal Neethi (1988)
* Poovum Puyalum (1988)
* Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal (1988)
* Rajanadai (1989)

1990s|

* Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
* Seetha (1990)
* Naalaiya Theerpu (1992)
* Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992)
* Insaaf Ki Devi (1992)
* Jeevan Ki Shatranj (1993)
* Rajadurai (1993)
* Senthoorapandi (1993)
* Rasigan (1994)
* Deva (1994)
* Vishnu (1995)
* Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996)
* Once More (1997)
* Periyanna (1999)
* Nenjinile (1999)

2000s|

* Dost (2001)
* Mutham (2003)
* Sukran (2005)
* Nenjirukkum Varai (2007)
* Pandhayam (2008)

2010s|

* Sattapadi Kutram (2011)
* Touring Talkies (2015)
* Capmaari (2019)

2020s|

* Naan Kadavul Illai (2023)

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