Dharma Devathai

Dharma Devathai (transl.Angel of Justice) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman for AVM Productions, starring Vijayakanth, Raadhika and Pallavi. It is a remake of the Telugu film Prathidhwani.[1] The film was released on 1 November 1986,[2] and Raadhika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.

Dharma Devathai
DVD cover
Directed byS. P. Muthuraman
Written byV. C. Guhanathan
StarringVijayakanth
Raadhika
Pallavi
Disco Shanti
Music byRaveendran
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 November 1986 (1986-11-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by Vaali.[3][4]

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

Reception

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] For her performance, Raadhika won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.[6]

References

  1. "Loud drama". The Indian Express. 7 November 1986. p. 14. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  2. "தர்ம தேவதை / Dharma Devathai (1986)". Screen4screen (in English and Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  3. "Dharma Devathai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. January 1986. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  4. "Dharma Devathai Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Raveendran". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  5. "தர்ம தேவதை". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 November 1986. pp. 2627.
  6. "Filmfare awards announced". The Indian Express. 17 July 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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