1985 Indian film
Deivapiravi (transl. Noble Soul) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Mohan, Radhika, and Urvashi. It is a remake of the Telugu film Devatha (1982).[1] The film was released on 14 April 1985 and ran for one-hundred days in theatres.
Production
The film is directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, who was known for directing Billa (1980), and produced by D. Ramanaidu under his banner Suresh Productions.[2] Ramanaidu had produced the original film Devatha (1982).[3] Cinematography was handled by Vinayagam, and editing by Chakrapani.
Soundtrack
The songs are composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[2][4] S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, who sang for the original film, also sang for this film.[5]
All lyrics are written by Vaali
Track listing| Title | Singer(s) |
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| 1. | "Mounam Ennum Ragam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela | 4:44 |
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| 2. | "Poovai Oru Poo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 5:19 |
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| 3. | "Nil Nil Nil Nil Elan Thendraley" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:34 |
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| 4. | "Marappu Potta Ponnu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, P.Susheela | 4:31 |
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| 5. | "Paanaile Paal Erukku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 5:32 |
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| Total length: | 24:40 |
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Release and reception
Deivapiravi was released on 14 April 1985 coinciding with Puthandu. The film faced competition from two other Mohan-starrers Udaya Geetham, which released a day earlier, and Pillai Nila. The film was not as successful as those films, but ran for one-hundred days. Mohan gained appreciation for his performance in the film.[2] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote leaving the theatre feels like it was like sitting day before yesterday probably because Hindi film ran because of Sridevi.[6]
