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{{Infobox film
| name = Thirumalai Deivam
| image = Thirumalai Deivam poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[A. P. Nagarajan]]
| writer = A. P. Nagarajan
| starring = [[Gemini Ganesan]] [[K. B. Sundarambal]] [[R. Muthuraman]] [[A. V. M. Rajan]] [[Sivakumar]] [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] [[Srividya]] [[S. Varalakshmi]] [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]
| cinematography = W. R. Subbha Rao Devuru
| editing = T. Vijayarangam
| music = [[Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan]]
| studio = Shanthi Combines
| released = {{Film date|1973|07|27|df=yes}}
| runtime = 154 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Thirumalai Deivam''''' is a 1973 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], directed and written by [[A. P. Nagarajan]]. The film stars [[Sivakumar]] in the title role, with [[K. B. Sundarambal]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]], [[Srividya]], [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] and [[A. V. M. Rajan]] in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=12 August 1973 |title=திருமலை தெய்வம் |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1973/aug/12-08-1973/p28.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220727090942/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1973/aug/12-08-1973/p28.jpg |archive-date=27 July 2022 |access-date=28 July 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=28 |language=ta}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Once upon a time, [[Bhrigu]] and other saints performed [[Yajna]] for the welfare of all living beings. After the completion of Yajna they should offer first respect to one among the [[Trimurti|Trimurties]] ([[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], and [[Shiva]]). They were confused, so [[Narada]] told him to test all three. When he reached Satya Loka, Brahma and Saraswathi were enjoying music played by Saraswathi so they didn't see and welcome Bhrigu. He was insulted and cursed them, so that they will not have any temple in earth. When he reached Kailasam, he saw Shiva and Parvati dancing, so they too didn't see and welcome Bhrigu. He cursed Shiva to be prayed to only in [[Lingam]] form and finally reached [[Vaikuntha|Vaikuntham]]. He saw Vishnu sleeping on his serpent Anantha-Shesha. Vishnu knew Bhrigu was waiting but kept his eyes closed. Upon Bhrigu seeing this, he became angry and kicked his chest, making Vishnu open his eyes. Then he said that don't be angry with me Bhrigu rishi and he served him with utmost devotion, so Bhrigu decide to offer first respect to him. After Bhrigu left, Lakshmi left Vishnu as Bhrigu kicked Vishnu's chest where she resided.

After that, Vishnu lost all his wealth and left Vaikutham. He roamed Earth in the name of Srinivasan. He stayed in an [[ashram]] which was taken care by a woman called Yashoda, Krishna's adopted mother in a previous birth. Later, he falls in love with a princess named Padmavati (reincarnated as Lakshmi). They both agree to marry. Srinivasan took a loan from Kubera for the wedding expenses from the idea told by Narada. Srinivasan promised Kubera to pay only interest until the end of [[Kali Yuga]] and will then pay the original amount. After the marriage of Srinivasan and Padmavathi, they decide to stay on Earth till Kali Yuga ends to protect the people and became Gods. They are located at [[Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala|Tirupathi]]. After some years, many kings constructed a temple for him and so many people offered their service and devotion to him. In return he helped all the people when they ask for help. People till now believe that Srinivasan along with Padmavathi Amman will protect mankind with whatever good wish they ask.

Om Namo Narayanaya

== Cast ==
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* [[Sivakumar]] as [[Lord Vishnu]] / Srinivasan
* [[Gemini Ganesan]] as Agasa Rajan
* [[R. Muthuraman]] as [[Tondaiman|King Tondaiman]]
* [[A. V. M. Rajan]] as [[Narada|Narathan]]
* [[S. V. Ramadoss]] as [[Bhrigu|Birugu Munivar]]
* [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]] as Amudha's Husband
* [[Suruli Rajan]] as Rangan, (in Tamil [[Pottery|Kuyavan]])
* [[Master Sekhar]] as Venkatesan
* [[A. K. Veerasamy]] as Punniyakodi
* [[V. Gopalakrishnan (actor)|V. Gopalakrishnan]]
* [[Ennatha Kannaiya]] as Anumanthu
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* [[K. B. Sundarambal]] as Saint Narayani<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 September 2019 |title=கே.பி. சுந்தராம்பாள் இறந்த தினம் - செப்.19- 1980 |trans-title=K. B. Sundarambal memorial day – 19 September 1980 |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/timeline/kalasuvadugal/2019/09/19010721/1262199/kb-sundarampal-memorial-day.vpf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202080255/https://www.maalaimalar.com/timeline/kalasuvadugal/2019/09/19010721/1262199/kb-sundarampal-memorial-day.vpf |archive-date=2 December 2020 |access-date=24 September 2021 |work=[[Maalai Malar]] |language=ta}}</ref>
* [[S. Varalakshmi]] as Vagula malai
* [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] as Amutha
* [[Srividya]] as [[Goddess Lakshmi]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 March 2021 |title=திரைப்படச்சோலை 11: சீனு -உஷா |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/blogs/641562-thiraippada-solai.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305043618/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/blogs/641562-thiraippada-solai.html |archive-date=5 March 2021 |access-date=24 September 2021 |work=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |language=ta}}</ref>
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as [[Goddess Padmavati]]
* [[Kumari Padmini]] as [[Goddess Parvathy]]
* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Ramaayee
* [[Sachu]] as Pankajavalli
* [[Pushpalatha]] as Queen Anandhavalli
* [[S. N. Parvathy]] as Dhankodi
* [[S. N. Lakshmi]] as blind boy's mother
* Pushpamala
* [[Sukumari]] as Queen
* Acho Chithra as Vellachi
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== Soundtrack ==
Music was composed by [[Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan]] and lyrics were written by [[Kannadasan]], [[K. D. Santhanam]], [[Alangudi Somu]], Nellai Arulmani, Poovai Senguttuvan, and Ulundhurpettai Shanmugam.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thirumalai Deivam |url=https://tamilsongslyrics123.com/movie/Thirumalai%20Deivam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924061007/https://tamilsongslyrics123.com/movie/Thirumalai%20Deivam |archive-date=24 September 2021 |access-date=24 September 2021 |website=Tamil Songs Lyrics}}</ref> The song "Ezhumalai Irukka" is set in the raga [[Hamsanandi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=23 December 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey — Heart-rending Hamsanandi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-heartrending-hamsanandi/article2741678.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701125327/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-heartrending-hamsanandi/article2741678.ece |archive-date=1 July 2021 |access-date=30 September 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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! Song !! Singers !! Length
|-
| "Maaley Manivannaa Maayavaney" || [[P. Suseela]] || 03:16
|-
| "Neela Nira Megam" || [[S. Varalakshmi]] || 03:08
|-
| "Vasantha Vizhaa" || B. Vasantha || 03:14
|-
| "Ezhumalai Naanga Vaazhum" || [[L. R. Eswari]] || 02:52
|-
| "Aanantha Nilaiyam ondru" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] || 03:30
|-
| "Mannai Ellaam Uyirgalaakki" || S. V. Ponnusamy, Sarala || 02:37
|-
| "Ezhumalai Irukka" || [[K. B. Sundarambal]] || 02:52
|-
| "Thiruvarul Tharum Deivam" || [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]] || 03:16
|-
| "Varum Naal Ellaam" || [[K. B. Sundarambal]] || 03:57
|}

== Reception ==
''Navamani'' praised acting, dialogues, music, cinematography and direction.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 August 1973 |title=திருமலை தெய்வம் |url=https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-22-1-60 |access-date=18 October 2025 |work=Navamani |pages=4 |language=ta |via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0246983}}

{{A. P. Nagarajan}}

[[Category:1973 Indian films]]
[[Category:1973 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1973 films]]
[[Category:Films about reincarnation]]
[[Category:Films about royalty]]
[[Category:Films about shapeshifting]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. P. Nagarajan]]
[[Category:Films scored by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by A. P. Nagarajan]]
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]]
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]]
[[Category:Indian musical films]]
[[Category:Indian nonlinear narrative films]]
[[Category:Indian religious epic films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]
[[Category:1973 musical films]]

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