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'''''Bhagya Devatha''''' is a [[List of Tamil films of 1959|1959]] Indian [[Tamil language]] film directed by [[Tapi Chanakya]].<ref name=encyclopedia>{{cite book|authors=Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen|title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|publisher=Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998|pages=73, 98, 206 & 581 |url=https://chasingcinema.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/text.pdf}}</ref> The film featured [[Gemini Ganesan]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] in the lead roles.<ref>[http://spicyonion.com/movie/bhagya-devathai/ Bhagya Devathai Tamil Movie]</ref>  It was made in Telugu with the title ''[[Bhagya Devatha (1959 film)|Bhagya Devatha]]'', also directed by [[Tapi Chanakya]].<ref name=encyclopedia /><ref>[http://spicyonion.com/title/bhagya-devatha-telugu-movie/ Bhagya Devatha (1959) Movie Details]</ref>
'''''Bhagya Devatha''''' is a 1959 Indian [[Tamil language]] film directed by [[Tapi Chanakya]].<ref name=encyclopedia>{{cite book|authors=Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen|title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|publisher=Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998|pages=73, 98, 206 & 581 |url=https://chasingcinema.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/text.pdf}}</ref> The film stars [[Gemini Ganesan]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]].<ref>[http://spicyonion.com/movie/bhagya-devathai/ Bhagya Devathai Tamil Movie]</ref>  It was made in Telugu with the title ''[[Bhagya Devatha (1959 film)|Bhagya Devatha]]'', also directed by [[Tapi Chanakya]].<ref name=encyclopedia />


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
Music was composed by Master Venu while the lyrics were penned by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[P. Susheela]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] and [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]<ref name=neelamegam>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|page=177 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014}}</ref>
Music was composed by Master Venu while the lyrics were penned by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[P. Susheela]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[Thiruchi Loganathan]] and [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]<ref name=neelamegam>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|pages=177 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014}}</ref>


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Bhagya Devatha
File:Bhagya Devathai.jpg
Poster
Directed byTapi Chanakya
Screenplay byThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
StarringGemini Ganesan
Savitri
M. N. Nambiar
Rajasulochana
Music byMaster Venu
Production
company
Sri Sarathy Studios[1]
Release date
  • 12 June 1959 (1959-06-12) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Bhagya Devatha is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by Tapi Chanakya.[2] The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri.[3] It was made in Telugu with the title Bhagya Devatha, also directed by Tapi Chanakya.[2]

Cast[edit | edit source]

List adapted from Thiraikalanjiyam[4]

Male cast
Female cast

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was produced under the banner Sri Sarathi Studios and was directed by Tapi Chanakya.

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music was composed by Master Venu while the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Playback singers are P. Susheela, K. Jamuna Rani, Thiruchi Loganathan and Ghantasala[4]

No. Song Singer/s Duration (m:ss)
1 "Kokkarako Koovidichammaa" P. Susheela 02:33
2 "O Maathaa ... Thanjamendren"
3 "Thanne Thaananne" Thiruchi Loganathan & K. Jamuna Rani
4 "Kavi Paadum Kangalinaale" Ghantasala & K. Jamuna Rani 02:45
5 "Maadhargal Vaazhkaiyil Yendhiramaa" K. Jamuna Rani
6 "Illara Poongaavile Inaindhu Aadum" Ghantasala & P. Susheela 03:59
7 "Raajaadhi Raaja Vaesham Podu Raaja" K. Jamuna Rani & group
8 "Hara Hara Siva Siva Ambala Vaanaa" Ghantasala
9 "Paavam Oridamaa, Pazhiyum Oridamaa" Thiruchi Loganathan

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Telugu). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. pp. 73, 98, 206 & 581.
  3. Bhagya Devathai Tamil Movie
  4. 4.0 4.1 G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 177.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)