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.

Vellaiya Thevan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byManoj Kumar
Written byManoj Kumar
S. Ganesharaj (dialogues)
Screenplay byManoj Kumar
Produced byEknaath
StarringRamki
Kanaka
Janagaraj
Chitra
CinematographyR. H. Ashok
Edited bySrinivas Krishna
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
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Eknaath Movie Creations
Release date
  • 1 November 1990 (1990-11-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Cast

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Soundtrack

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Vellaiya Devan (1990)". Mio. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Vellaiyathevan – Ilaiyaraaja – 8000 830 – (Condition 90-95%) – LP Record". 123sold. Archived from the original on 12 January 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Vellaya Thevan". The Indian Express. 2 November 1990. p. 14. Retrieved 11 March 2021 – via Google News Archive.
  4. ^ "Vellaiya Thevan". The Indian Express. 9 November 1990. p. 7. Retrieved 11 March 2021 – via Google News Archive.
  5. ^ 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.
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