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Devadoothan

  • 2000
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
1.5K
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Mohanlal in Devadoothan (2000)
DramaHorrorMusicalMystery

Vishal Krishnamoorthy, a renowned music composer and singer, reminisces about his initial struggles and an unknown spirit that inspires him to compose songs.Vishal Krishnamoorthy, a renowned music composer and singer, reminisces about his initial struggles and an unknown spirit that inspires him to compose songs.Vishal Krishnamoorthy, a renowned music composer and singer, reminisces about his initial struggles and an unknown spirit that inspires him to compose songs.

  • Director
    • Sibi Malayil
  • Writer
    • Reghunath Paleri
  • Stars
    • Mohanlal
    • Jaya Prada
    • Janardanan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sibi Malayil
    • Writer
      • Reghunath Paleri
    • Stars
      • Mohanlal
      • Jaya Prada
      • Janardanan
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mohanlal
    Mohanlal
    • Vishal Krishnamoorthy
    Jaya Prada
    Jaya Prada
    • Angelina Ignatious
    • (as Jayapradha)
    Janardanan
    Janardanan
    • Principal
    Vijayalakshmi
    • Sneha
    Murali
    Murali
    • Alberto
    Jagathy Sreekumar
    Jagathy Sreekumar
    • Priest
    Vineeth Kumar
    Vineeth Kumar
    • Maheswar
    Jagadish
    Jagadish
    • Ithakk
    Sharath
    Sharath
    • Manoj
    Lenaa
    Lenaa
    • Student
    • (as Lena)
    Raja Krishnamoorthy
    • William Ignatious
    • Director
      • Sibi Malayil
    • Writer
      • Reghunath Paleri
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    7hrn-nam

    a misty tale of the past...

    'Devadoothan'..meaning a 'messenger of god' is a perfect example of intellectuality and experimentation in Malayalam Cinema..where the silence of the movie says too much at times..it's always the unknown factor or the quest for the unknown which is haunting & likewise, Devadoothan though depicting somewhat a clear story line has the viewer feeling that "there's something at the end of the tunnel". Mohanlal beautifully plays a music maestro whose urge for truth becomes the core of the movie..almost all characters are beautifully arranged & do deliver beclouded statements which add to the suspense & justify their roles..giving us chills and enriching imaginations, the background music fulfills its responsibility as being the movie's backbone...Devadoothan may not be a movie for masses, but stands out as an effort which can never be forgotten..
    9maheshkm-37306

    brilliant

    What a movie, please watch it. I think the movie can take us to some other world.
    10aravind_venugopal

    Not the Typical, but better than the best

    This is an amazing Musical Horror film, that at first watch we may not feel attracted to, but will keep us dragging towards the film again and again, and for sure,it will make to our recommended list. And the music, it's just OMG. An amazing thing. Some reactions from Mohanlal may seem unwanted or a bit odd, and few characters are not utilized properly, like Jagathy sir and Jagadeesh and the actress which plays Sneha in it. Any way, it's super amazing :-)
    7anjoepaulkallody

    There is more in this movie than you think.

    A huge number of viewers of the time the movie released and those of the present days tend to believe that Maheswar indeed came and took Aleena with him to a different world where they flew like two adorable pigeons. This is because our viewers have an overload of romantic expectations. On the contrary, I would like to see it as a revenge story made colorful with the sound and fury of Vishal Krishnamurthy (Mohan Lal) who plots a devious plan to get rid of Madam Angelina Ignatius, the lady who destroyed the course of his life on a fine day by ousting him from the college on the alleged playing of the 'Seven Bells'. We know that it is precisely because of that Murthy had to live a difficult life and that his dreams got dashed onto the rock on which you could hear only a clatter of stones than the harmony of music.

    All those years after college he must have been forced to live a sullen life with resent. He must have been looking for ways to take revenge and set his life straight. In comes Principal father with an offer for a musical. Grabbing the opportunity, with the help of his friend Ithakk (Jagadeesh), Murthy, like the Namboothirippad of Manichithrathazhu creates a Tantric ceremony like atmosphere for his enemy Madam Angelina Igantius.

    Having gotten rid of Madam Angelina, Murthy had his revenge and regained his dreams of becoming a well known musician. Although the movie, fell short of becoming yet another classic of psychological thriller genre, thus opens opportunities for multiple interpretations. If you are a romantic you can believe the first story, if you are a rational thinker or a pragmatist, you can believe the latter.
    10ProdRep

    Brilliant!!!!

    Best horror movie of mollywood. A must watch. Excellent performace, exceptional script, awsome direction.

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      Mohanlal played the character as a left hander.
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      References L'Enfant du diable (1980)

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2000 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Malayalam
    • Production company
      • Kokers Media Entertainments
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,838
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 38m(158 min)
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