| Bhagya Devatha | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Tapi Chanakya |
| Screenplay by | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savitri M. N. Nambiar Rajasulochana |
| Music by | Master Venu |
Production company | Sri Sarathy Studios [1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Bhagya Devatha is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It was made in Telugu with the title Bhagya Devatha , also directed by Chanakya. [2]
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List adapted from Thiraikalanjiyam [3]
The film was produced under the banner Sri Sarathi Studios and was directed by Tapi Chanakya. [4]
Music was composed by Master Venu while the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. [3]
| Song | Singer/s | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Kokkarako Koovidichammaa" | P. Susheela | 02:33 |
| "O Maathaa ... Thanjamendren" | ||
| "Thanne Thaananne" | Thiruchi Loganathan & K. Jamuna Rani | |
| "Kavi Paadum Kangalinaale" | Ghantasala & K. Jamuna Rani | 02:45 |
| "Maadhargal Vaazhkaiyil Yendhiramaa" | K. Jamuna Rani | |
| "Illara Poongaavile Inaindhu Aadum" | Ghantasala & P. Susheela | 03:59 |
| "Raajaadhi Raaja Vaesham Podu Raaja" | K. Jamuna Rani & group | |
| "Hara Hara Siva Siva Ambala Vaanaa" | Ghantasala | |
| "Paavam Oridamaa, Pazhiyum Oridamaa" | Thiruchi Loganathan |
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