Bhagyadevatha

Bhagyadevatha (transl. Goddess of luck) is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It features Jayaram, Kaniha, Innocent, and Narain.

Bhagyadevatha
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Directed by	Sathyan Anthikkad
Screenplay by	Sathyan Anthikkad
Story by	Rajesh Jayaraman
Produced by	M. M. Hamsa S Saifudeen
Starring	Jayaram Narain Kanika (actor) Riju]]
Cinematography	Venu
Edited by	K. Rajagopal
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Kalasangham Films
Distributed by	Kalasangham Films
Release date	1 April 2009 (2009-04-01)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Budget	₹2.5 crore[1]

Plot

Benny Chacko, a cable operator, is ambitious about earning wealth and getting rich. His friend gives him the idea of getting married so he can use the dowry to fulfill his dreams. Benny marries Daisy. To his dismay, he realizes that his father-in-law has not been able to arrange the dowry, as agreed. This angers Benny but he decides to be patient and wait a few months before taking any further steps. Meanwhile, he informs Daisy that until the dowry is received, their marriage will remain unconsummated. Three months pass but Daisy's father is unable to give Benny the entire dowry. Benny is angry and drops Daisy at her home. He tells her parents that she can return home once the dowry is arranged. Daisy and her family are greatly saddened by his behavior but are unable to say or do anything. Benny's family is equally disappointed but they are helpless as well.

One day, Benny learns that Daisy has won a lottery of two crore rupees. He tries to woo Daisy back since she is now a rich woman. However, she spurns all his attempts. Benny develops a suspicion that she is thinking of remarriage. Meanwhile, Benny's sister Sofie begins a relationship with a colleague, Roshan. The two families learn about the relationship. After initial resistance, Roshan's mother agrees to the couple getting married. However, she asks for a dowry of ten lakh rupees. Benny tries hard to arrange for the sum but is unsuccessful. On the day of the marriage, he flees home, unable to face anyone. Finally, Benny's friend Kunjabdulla finds him. They return home to find everyone readying for the wedding. The dowry has been arranged and given to Roshan's family. Benny learns that Daisy has given the dowry for the marriage. He realizes how generous Daisy is, in spite of the shabby way he treated her and her family. He is deeply repentant and asks Daisy for forgiveness. They reunite.

Cast

• Jayaram as Benny Chacko
• Kaniha as Daisy Benny
• Narain as Sajan Joseph
• Samvrutha Sunil as Selin Sajan
• Nikhila Vimal as Sali Chacko
• Innocent as Mathew Palakkal
• Nedumudi Venu as Sadanandan Pillai
• Reshmi Boban as Pareethu's daughter
• K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Annamma Chacko
• Mamukkoya as Pareethu
• Venu Nagavalli as Anto
• Vettukili Prakash as Charlie
• Lakshmi Priya as Sofia
• Santhakumari as Nabeezumma
• P. Sreekumar as Puthumana Achan
• Lakshmi Sanal
• Manjusha Sajish
• Vanitha Krishnachandran as Rosy
• Rugmini as Theyyamma, Benny's grandmother
• Sethu Lakshmi
• Deepika Mohan as Leelamma
• Manoj Nair as Hassankutty
• Sherly as Reetha
• Manjulan as Roshan

Soundtrack

Bhagyadevatha's songs and background score are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics were written by Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma. The music album has three songs:

Track	Song Title	Singer(s)
1	"Allipoove Mallipoove"	Vijay Yesudas, Swetha Mohan
2	"Swapnangal Kannezhuthiya"	Rahul Nambiar, K. S. Chitra
3	"Aazhi Thira Thannil"	Karthik

Reception

Sify gave film a three star-rating and the verdict good.^[2] The music score by Illayaraja was appreciated by Indiaglitz.com.^[3]

Box office

The movie was commercially successful.^{[4][5][6][7][8][9]}