Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal(1982)
Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K.S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sridevi, Thyagarajan, Rajesh, and Vidya in lead roles. The story follows a poor devotee named Rajesh who dreams of building a grand temple for the goddess. A cruel landlord named Thyagarajan opposes him and tries to destroy the existing temple. The goddess takes human form as Vidya to protect her devotees and teach the landlord a lesson. The film features music composed by Gopalakrishnan himself. It was released in 1982 and received mixed reviews from critics. The film is notable for Sridevi's dual role as both the goddess and her human incarnation. It is available for streaming on Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- K. S. Gopalakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A poor devotee named Rajesh wants to build a new temple for the goddess. A cruel landlord named Thyagarajan wants to destroy the existing temple and build a factory. The goddess takes human form as Vidya to protect Rajesh and change the landlord's heart. Faith and divine intervention clash with greed and cruelty in this mythological drama.
“When faith calls, the goddess answers.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Deviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
Cast reunions in this film: K. R. Vijaya & K. V. Mahadevan (17 films together), K. S. Gopalakrishnan & K. V. Mahadevan (14 films together), K. R. Vijaya & K. S. Gopalakrishnan (12 films together), and K. R. Vijaya & Sridevi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director K. S. Gopalakrishnan also composed its music, which was uncommon for Tamil films at the time.
- This was one of the earliest Tamil film roles for actress Sri Devi, who was still a teenager during production.
- The title translates to 'The Divine Play' and follows a mythological story pattern popular in that era.
- Actor Thyagarajan, the male lead, was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema before this film.
- The movie was released the same year as the iconic 'Moondram Pirai', which overshadowed many other releases.
- Director Gopalakrishnan was known for family and mythological dramas, and this film fit his usual style.
- Despite starring popular actors, the film is not widely remembered or available compared to other 1980s Tamil movies.