Dharma Devathai | |
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Directed by | S. P. Muthuraman |
Screenplay by | V. C. Guhanathan |
Story by | Paruchuri brothers |
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Cinematography | T. S. Vinayakam |
Edited by | R. Vittal S. B. Mohan |
Music by | Raveendran |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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.
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.
The music was composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by Vaali.[2][3]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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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 |
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]
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