| Deva | |
| Director: | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Story: | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
| Producer: | B. Vimal |
| Starring: | Vijay Swathi |
| Cinematography: | Selva. R |
| Editing: | P. R. Gautham Raj |
| Music: | Deva |
| Studio: | B. V. Combines |
| Distributor: | XB Film Creators |
| Runtime: | 140 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Deva is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by B. Vimal. The film stars Vijay, and debutante Swathi, while Sivakumar, Manorama, Mansoor Ali Khan and Manivannan play supporting roles.[1] The film revolves around a couple is deeply in love, but encounters opposition from the woman's father, who is head of the village. The father believes the man is not a suitable partner due to his perceived reputation. The film released on 17 February 1995 and had a successful theatrical run of 100 days in Tamil Nadu.[2]
Deva and Bharathi are deeply in love but encounter opposition from Bharathi's father Gandhidasan, the head of the village. Gandhidasan believes that Deva is not a suitable suitor due to his perceived reputation throughout the village. Although the son of the well-to-do Raasathi, it comes to light that Gandhidasan's disapproval stems from his relationship with his brother Rajadurai aka Periyavar, who is seemingly apathetic and lackadaisical. The film ends happily with Gandhidasan recognising that his now son-in-law Deva is actually a really upstanding citizen in the village. Deva and Bharathi overcome all problems and live their lives happily married.
R. Selva, a relative of Chandrasekhar made his debut as cinematographer with this film. He received the opportunity when Chandrasekhar was impressed with his cinematography he did for Bengali film Raja Bachcha.[3]
The music was composed by Deva.[4]
Thulasi of Kalki praised Vijay for his maturity but advised him not to take risk of singing songs. He also appreciated the cinematographer and choreographer for adding more beauty to the film and concluded that director's screenplay is perfect and ups and downs are okay to keep audience engaged but advised director not to insult women in his next film.[5] Manivannan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian.[6]