Dharma Devathai

Dharma Devathai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. P. Muthuraman
Screenplay byV. C. Guhanathan
Story byParuchuri brothers
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyT. S. Vinayakam
Edited byR. Vittal
S. B. Mohan
Music byRaveendran
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 November 1986 (1986-11-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Dharma Devathai (/ðərməðeɪvəðaɪ/ 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, Radhika and Pallavi. It is a remake of the 1986 Telugu film Prathidhwani.[1] The film was released on 1 November 1986, and Radhika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – 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

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by Vaali.[2][3]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Oorukku Uzhaithan"K. J. Yesudas2:38
2."Desathin Theeratha Avamana"Malaysia Vasudevan5:51
3."Thodu Thodu Vaa Mella"K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki4:24
4."Mamave Ne Kanna Vecha Kaia Vecha"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:26
5."Edhu Natta Nadu Rathiri"S. Janaki4:59
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, Radhika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Loud drama". The Indian Express. 7 November 1986. p. 14. Retrieved 10 October 2017 – via Google News Archive.
  2. ^ "Dharma Devathai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. January 1986. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Dharma Devathai Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Raveendran". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "தர்ம தேவதை". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 November 1986. pp. 26–27. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022 – via Internet Archive.
  6. ^ "Filmfare awards announced". The Indian Express. 17 July 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 3 May 2020 – via Google News Archive.