Deivam(1972)
'Deivam' (transl. God) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language devotional anthology film edited and directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The cast includes Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan, Srikanth, K. R. Vijaya, Sowcar Janaki, Nagesh, and Thengai Srinivasan. The film presents six separate stories about miracles performed by Lord Muruga in the lives of his devotees. Each story is set at one of the six Abodes of Murugan and is narrated by the spiritual teacher Thirumuruga Kripananda Variyar. The film was praised by critics for its direction, editing, and music composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. It was released on 4 November 1972.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 3 November 1972
- Director
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A thief tries to steal Lord Muruga's jewels and loses his leg. A wife abandoned by her husband prays for reunion. Two friends fall out over money meant for the temple. A merchant loses everything to thieves. A man learns faith after finding an empty cigarette pack. Each story ends with a divine miracle.
“Six miracles. One God.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Deivam
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & Major Sundarrajan (43 films together), Nagesh & R. Muthuraman (43 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Nagesh (38 films together), Nagesh & Gemini Ganesan (25 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Major Sundarrajan (22 films together), and K. R. Vijaya & R. Muthuraman (20 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by M. A. Thirumugam's wife, S. A. Kannammal, under their family banner, Kannammal Pictures.
- It was a rare devotional film for actor Sivaji Ganesan, who was known for his powerful social and historical roles.
- The movie's music was composed by the duo M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, who were at the peak of their popularity.
- It featured a large ensemble cast including major stars like Sivakumar and Jayalalithaa in key devotional stories.
- The film was released during a period when devotional anthologies were popular in Tamil cinema, following films like 'Thiruvilaiyadal'.
- Some sequences were shot at famous Murugan temples like Palani, connecting the stories to real pilgrimage sites.