Vellaiya Thevan
| Vellaiya Thevan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manoj Kumar |
| Written by | Manoj Kumar S. Ganesharaj (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Manoj Kumar |
| Produced by | Eknaath |
| Starring | Ramki Kanaka Janagaraj Chitra |
| Cinematography | R. H. Ashok |
| Edited by | Srinivas Krishna |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Eknaath Movie Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vellaiya Thevan is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Manoj Kumar and produced by Eknaath. The film stars Ramki, Kanaka, Janagaraj and Chitra. It was released on 2 November 1990.
Plot
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1][2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Nalla Isai Thattu" | S. Janaki | Piraisoodan | 04:51 |
| "Thangachi" (Happy) | Mano, K. S. Chithra | Vaali | 04:27 |
| "Uchi Malai" | K. S. Chitra | 04:33 | |
| "Vaanaththil Irunthu" | Arunmozhi, Uma Ramanan | Na. Kamarasan | 05:23 |
| "Kaagam" | K. S. Chitra | Vaali | 00:58 |
| "Poonthottam Varartheyn" | Mano | 01:15 | |
| "Akka Magalukku" | Mano | 00:53 | |
| "Akka Magalukku" | K. S. Chitra | 00:54 | |
| "Yetthi Vacha" | Ilaiyaraaja | 03:41 |
Release and reception
Vellaiya Thevan was released on 2 November 1990.[3] The Indian Express praised the film for its stunt sequences and Ilaiyaraaja's score.[4] C. R. K. of Kalki felt the makers messed up with the story but called Ramki's acting, Anandraj's villainy, melting music, thrilling scenes taken from American films, excellent making as positive points.[5]
References
- ^ "Vellaiya Devan (1990)". Mio. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Vellaiyathevan – Ilaiyaraaja – 8000 830 – (Condition 90-95%) – LP Record". 123sold. Archived from the original on 12 January 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Vellaya Thevan". The Indian Express. 2 November 1990. p. 14. Retrieved 11 March 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Vellaiya Thevan". The Indian Express. 9 November 1990. p. 7. Retrieved 11 March 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ சி.ஆர்.கே. (25 November 1990). "வெள்ளைய தேவன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 17. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2022 – via Internet Archive.