Devadasi (1999 film) explained

Devadasi
Director:Biju Varkey
Music:Sharreth
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Devadasi is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Biju Varkey, starring Nishanth Sagar and Jeneesha. It was released on 12 September 1999.[1]

Cast

Soundtrack

Sharreth has composed the original score and soundtracks for the movie.

Song Title Singers
"Divaaswapnam" K. S. Chithra, P. Unnikrishnan
"Yamuna Nadiyozhukum" K. S. Chithra, Sharreth
"Devee Hridayaraagam" K. S. Chithra, P. Unnikrishnan
"Dil-E-Naadaan" Srinivas
"Paaraalum Maalore" Sharreth
"Sudhamanthram" P. Unnikrishnan
"Chalal Chanchala" K. J. Yesudas
"Pon Vasantham" Vidhu Prathap
"Namasthesthu Mahamaaye" G. Venugopal, Sharreth

Release

The film garnered attention after the release of Sethu (1999), where Abitha played a leading role and was dubbed in Tamil as Deva. Her glamorous role in Devadasi subsequently lost the actress film offers.[2]

Regarding the Tamil version, K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote that "The second half is more interesting but is not enough to justify the price of the ticket. Perhaps the film is meant for those who are curious about Abitha's past efforts".[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Devadasi (1999) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809172330/https://en.msidb.org/m.php?5373 . 9 August 2022 . 14 March 2024 . malayalasangeetham.info.
  2. Web site: July 2000 . Ramarajan's new venture . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20001030182123/http://minnoviyam.com/star/july00/index.html . 2000-10-30 . 2024-03-13 . Minnoviyam.
  3. News: Vijiyan . K. N. . 23 December 2000 . Much ado about Abitha . 13 March 2024 . . Life Is... Reel Stuff 5 . Google News Archive.