Devadasi (1999 film)

Devadasi is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Biju Varkey, starring Nishanth Sagar and Jeneesha. It was released on 12 September 1999.^[1]

Devadasi
Directed by	Biju Varkey
Starring	Nishanth Sagar Abitha Nedumudi Venu Bharath Gopi M. R. Gopakumar Vinduja Menon
Music by	Sharreth
Release date	12 September 1999 (1999-09-12)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Cast

• Abitha as Maala
• Nishanth Sagar as Mahi
• Nedumudi Venu as Deva rao
• Bharath Gopi as Santha Ram
• M. R. Gopakumar as Krishnan

Soundtrack

Sharreth has composed the original score and soundtracks for the movie.^[1]

Song Title	Singers
"Divaaswapnam"	K. S. Chithra, P. Unnikrishnan
"Yamuna Nadiyozhukum"	K. S. Chithra, Sharreth
"Devee Hridayaraagam"	K. S. Chithra, P. Unnikrishnan
"Dil-E-Naadaan"	Srinivas
"Paaraalum Maalore"	Sharreth
"Sudhamanthram"	P. Unnikrishnan
"Chalal Chanchala"	K. J. Yesudas
"Pon Vasantham"	Vidhu Prathap
"Namasthesthu Mahamaaye"	G. Venugopal, Sharreth

Release

The film garnered attention after the release of Sethu (1999), where Abitha played a leading role and was dubbed in Tamil as Deva. Her glamorous role in Devadasi subsequently lost the actress film offers.^[2]

Regarding the Tamil version, K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote that "The second half is more interesting but is not enough to justify the price of the ticket. Perhaps the film is meant for those who are curious about Abitha's past efforts".^[3]