Devi (1999 film)
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| Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Screenplay by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Story by | Sumanth Arts Unit |
| Produced by | M. S. Raju |
| Starring | Prema Shiju |
| Cinematography | Diwakar |
| Edited by | Tata Suresh |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Devi transl. Goddess is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language devotional fantasy film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by M. S. Raju. The film stars Prema and Shiju (in his Telugu debut). The music was composed by debutant Devi Sri Prasad. The film was released on 12 March 1999 and became successful at the box office.
Plot[]
Devi, a Nagini from Naglog comes to Earth on the day of Eclipse with her friends to perform special pooja. It is said that the Naginis have to be returned back before the eclipse starts, otherwise they don't have power until the eclipse completes. Devi was distracted by Tandra, an evil Nag from same Naglog who had been punished by Nagdeva earlier and sent to Narag as a punishment. Thus Devi was imprisoned by Tandra with fire during eclipse while her other friends went to Naglog before the eclipse.
Devi was saved by Suseela's (Vanitha Vijayakumar) father, but he was killed by Tandra. In order to save Suseela from her relatives, Devi plans to marry Suseela with Raghava, who is Sussela's own cousin but they unaware of their relationship. Raghava and Sussela fall in love and their broken relationship gets patched up as Suseela's uncle and aunt was behind the broken relationship between Raghava family and Sussela family.
They got married. Nagdev appears before Devi and ask her to come to Naglog. Devi refuses as she wants Sussela to attain the ultimate joy. She requests Nagdeva that she will be back after Suseela gave birth to a child, because the child is a Godly blessed one and it can save Sussela from Tandra. Nagdeva accepts and gave her a power which can even bring back the lost life. Vijay, Raghava's younger brother loves Devi. But she avoids him.
In the mean time, Sussela becomes pregnant. Everyone is happy. But Tandra, with the help of another evil, imprisons Devi for a while and attacks Sussela. Sussela falls from stairs and lost the child. Devi with the help of Nagdeva's power, brings back the child. Sussela gives birth and on naming ceremony, Tandra confronts Devi that the child was born on wrong timing which becomes ema dosham for Raghava. This eventually postpones the Devi's departure to Naglog
In order to save Raghava, Devi makes Sussela to perform a pooja for 8 Amman. They bless Sussela to have a long life with her husband. Devi appears before them and informs them about Tandra's curse. They give an idea to Devi. If someone performs a pooja for Sakthidevi in Himalayas, she will protect her from all the evils. Devi excites and ready to inform Sussela about the pooja. But humans can't be able to stay in Himalayas without food. So Devi becomes ready to perform pooja on behalf of Sussela. 8 Amman tell her that she is not a suitable person, as only a member of Sussela's family can perform pooja. They disappear
Devi asks Sussela to perform pooja in her home for continuous 9 days and went. Devi asks Vijay to marry her. They get married and she leaves to Himalayas without his knowledge. Vijay shares his joy with his family, but no one believes him. He goes in search of Devi. Devi successfully completes her pooja. But on the last day (it is also an solar eclipse day), before Sakthidevi arrives before her, Tandra imprison Vijay and makes Devi to come out of the temple. Eclipse starts and thus Devi loses her power. She reveals her to Vijay and Vijay helps her to reach the temple
Devi performs final pooja. Here in Sussela's home, Tandra comes as Raghava. He asks her to come to bed. Vijay and Raghava(Tandra) confront each other.
Devi even ready to sacrifice her life. Once she sacrifices, Sakthidevi appears and helps Devi to kill Tandra and also Raghava is saved by his friend. Nagadeva arrives, so Devi asks a bid adieu and leaves. Vijay feels for Devi. Suddenly, Nagadeva appears again and gives back her Devi, because Devi is not a unmarried Naagini anymore.
The story ends on positive note
Cast[]
- Prema as Devi, The Snake Princess
- Shiju as Vijay
- Vanitha Vijayakumar as Suseela, Vijay's sister-in-law
- Abu Salim as Tantra
- Bhanuchander as Raghava, Vijay's elder brother
- Sowkar Janaki as Vijay's grand mother
- Babu Mohan as Servant
- Master Mahendra as Young Tantra
- Kota Shankar Rao
- Krishnaveni Veni
Production[]
M. S. Raju who was reeling under the failure of Street Fighter decided to make a devotional film with a new star cast. He cast Kannada actress Prema and Malayalam actor Shiju in the lead roles. Abu Salim, a police officer from Mangalore was selected for the negative role, while Vanitha, daughter of actor Vijayakumar was selected to play an important character. Sarvjeet was selected to play an important role; the king of snakes[1]
Soundtrack[]
| Devi | ||||
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| Released | 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 30:11 / 29:09 | |||
| Language | Telugu / Tamil | |||
| Label | Lahari Music | |||
| Producer | Devi Sri Prasad | |||
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The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad making his debut at the age of 19 and he is the youngest music composer as a debutant after Yuvan Shankar Raja who made his first film at the age of 16.[2]
All lyrics are written by Jonnavittula Ramalingeswara Rao.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anantha Divya" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:59 |
| 2. | "Bangaru" | Chorus | 1:43 |
| 3. | "Bhuvi Erugadi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:13 |
| 4. | "Kumkuma Poola" | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:32 |
| 5. | "Nee Navve" | Sumangali, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Paathala Lokhame" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:52 |
| 7. | "Pralayaagni" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:34 |
| 8. | "Rama Chilukala" | Anuradha Sriram, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:09 |
| 9. | "Sharvani Rudhrani" | K. S. Chithra | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Sthree Janmaku" | Anuradha Sriram, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:25 |
| 11. | "Veyyi Padagala" | Swarnalatha | 1:55 |
| Total length: | 30:11 | ||
All lyrics are written by Vaali.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anantha Divya Shakthi Kai" | S. P. Balu | 1:59 |
| 2. | "Adi Penn Padamadhe" | Chorus | 1:38 |
| 3. | "Thalai Meedhu Nagame" | S. P. Balu | 1:09 |
| 4. | "Kumkuma Poovin" | S. P. Balu, K. S. Chithra | 5:26 |
| 5. | "Then Poove" | S. P. Balu, Sumangali | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Andha Divya Sakthi" | S.P. Balu | 1:54 |
| 7. | "Om Sakthi Om Sakthi" | S. P. Balu | 1:29 |
| 8. | "Devi Arul En" (Bit) | S. P. Balu, Anuradha Sriram | 1:20 |
| 9. | "Nallodu Vedhamum" | K. S. Chithra | 1:49 |
| 10. | "Devi Arul En" | S. P. Balu, Anuradha Sriram | 4:00 |
| 11. | "Seevani Rudhrani" | K. S. Chithra | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 29:09 | ||
Release[]
The film was dubbed into Hindi and Tamil. All the three versions became successful at the box office.[1]
Awards[]
Nandi Award for Best Child Actor - Master Mahendran
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Jeevi (6 December 2002). "Interview with MS Raju". Idlebrain. Hyderabad. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Chitchat with Devi Sri Prasad". Idlebrain. 24 July 2005. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Devi - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn". 4 January 1999. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Devi (1999)". Music India Online. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
External links[]
- 1999 films
- Telugu-language films
- 1990s Telugu-language films
- Hindu devotional films
- Indian fantasy drama films
- Indian films
- Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
- Films scored by Devi Sri Prasad
- 1999 fantasy films
- Films about snakes
- Films about shapeshifting