Deva (1989 film)

Deva (Kannada: ದೇವ) is a 1989 Indian Kannada language romantic action film, starring Vishnuvardhan[1] and Rupini in the lead roles. The film was directed by Vijay and written by M. D. Sundar. [2] Vishnuvardhan played the role of Deva who seeks revenge from his younger brothers when they attempt to disrupt his peace after destroying his family life in the past by taking advantage of his innocence.

Deva
Directed byVijay
Produced byB. Nagi Reddy
Written byM. D. Sundar
StarringVishnuvardhan, Rupini
Music byUpendra Kumar
CinematographyN. S. Raju
Edited byMohan Brothers
Production
company
Sri Durga Art Productions
Distributed bySri Durga Art Productions
Release date
1989
Running time
153 min
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

This film was remade in Telugu as Maa Inti Katha (1990), in Tamil as Dharma Dorai (1991),[3] and in Hindi as Tyagi [4] (1992), both starring Rajinikanth and the Telugu version Maa Inti Katha starring Mohan Babu. The movie was a superhit at the box office.

Cast

[5]

Soundtrack
Untitled
Soundtrack album by
Upendra Kumar
Released1989
Recorded1989
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length24:20
LabelSangeetha
Singles from Deva
  1. "Koragi Koragi"
  2. "Suggi Bandu"

All the songs were composed and scored by Upendra Kumar.[6]

S. No.Song TitleSinger(s)Lyrics
1"Koragi Koragi"S. JanakiDoddarangegowda
2"Devanna Nina Mele"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. JanakiM. N. Vyasa Rao
3"Hendthi Beke"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (and Chorus)Chi. Udaya Shankar
4"Suggi Banda"S. P. BalasubrahmanyamShyamasundara Kulkarni
5"Thyagake Endendu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (and Chorus)Geethapriya

Release

The film was released in the year 1989. The film received positive release upon release with praise towards Vishnuvardhan's performance.

The film received an extremely good reception at the box office. The positive word of mouth helped in the movie's successful theatrical run. The movie ran for 15 weeks and was declared a Superhit at the box office.[7] The movie has become a cult film among Dr.Vishnuvardhan's fans. The movie is often considered to be one of the best action films in his career.[8]

Home Media

The movie was made available as VOD on Amazon Prime Video.[9] The VCDs and DVDs of the film were released by Sri Ganesh Video.[10]

References
  1. Movies list - Vishnuvardhan
  2. "Deva". Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  3. "Dharma Durai".
  4. "Darbar release on Pongal; a look back into Rajini's Pongal releases". Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  5. "Deva Cast and Crew". Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  6. Deva songs
  7. "Kannada stars hits and flops". 25 November 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  8. "Vishnu Mass films". sandalwoodking.com. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  9. "Deva on Prime".
  10. "Deva 1989". info.com. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
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