Deiva Vaakku(1992)
Deiva Vaakku is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by M.S. Madhu and produced by T. Siva. The film stars Karthik and Revathi in lead roles, with Srividya and Vijayakumar in supporting parts. The story follows Amsaveni, a village girl who is believed to channel the voice of a goddess after she miraculously finds water during a drought. Her brother exploits her divine reputation for personal gain. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Sankeertana (1987). It received positive reviews for its performances, especially Revathi’s portrayal of Amsaveni. The film was released in 1992 and is available to watch on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 September 1992
- Director
- M. S. Madhu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 2.5/10
Storyline
Amsaveni is a simple village girl who suddenly starts speaking with the voice of a goddess. Her words come true, and the villagers worship her. But her greedy brother Vallathar uses her gift to collect money. Amsaveni falls in love with Karthik, a jobless drunk. Vallathar opposes their marriage. Amsaveni must choose between her family’s greed and her own happiness.
“Her words are divine. Her heart is human.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Deiva Vaakku
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Karthik & Ilayaraja (45 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Ilayaraja & Radha Ravi (37 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), and Ilayaraja & Revathi (32 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Deiva Vaakku' translates to 'Divine Voice', referring to the heroine's ability to channel a goddess.
- This was one of the few films where actor Karthik played a character struggling with alcoholism.
- Director M.S. Madhu was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer, and this film is one of his notable directorial efforts.
- The movie's plot, involving a village deifying a young girl, reflects a common folk motif in Tamil Nadu's rural culture.
- Actress Revathi, who played the lead, was already an established star in both Tamil and Malayalam cinema by this time.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a frequent collaborator on films featuring Karthik and Revathi in that era.
- Despite its fantasy and family drama elements, the film was not a major commercial success upon its initial release.