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Devaraagam (1996): Cast & Plot

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Devaraagam is a 1996 romantic drama directed by Bharathan, starring Sridevi as Lakshmi, Arvind Swamy and Rajiv Krishna. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.

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Devaraagam (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Bharathan
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Devaraagam About?

The premise of Devaraagam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Lakshmi’s world is turned upside down when Vishnu, the newly arrived son of the village priest, comes to her hamlet. Instantly drawn to him, she pursues a connection, leading to playful misunderstandings and a growing romance. As their love deepens, Vishnu’s social standing creates obstacles, and Lakshmi finds herself betrothed to her cousin, complicating their future.

Devaraagam Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • love
  • priest
  • hindu
  • flashback
  • told in flashback
  • hindu priest
  • father
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Cast & crew

Devaraagam Cast & Characters

Sridevi leads the cast as Lakshmi, with Arvind Swamy as Vishnu and Rajiv Krishna as Parthasarathy. Directed by Bharathan; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bharathan

More films directed by Bharathan: Bairavaa, Athithi, Azhagiya Tamil Magan and Churam.

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Plot

Devaraagam Plot Summary

What happens in Devaraagam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story begins with a young child climbing into a bullock cart, eagerly insisting that he accompany the vehicle on its journey to pick up the Shavundi, the funeral rites performer who resides among the cremation grounds. The Shavundi is a figure often associated with fear and superstition—covered in ash and grime, sleeping in a grove infested with bats, and accompanied by ominous background music that underscores his eerie presence. As the child and the Shavundi converse during the ride, the scene shifts into a flashback that introduces us to Lakshmi, whose life story forms the core of this narrative.

Full summary

The whole story of Devaraagam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Devaraagam?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

Devaraagam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Devaraagam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Devaraagam?

Devaraagam runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Devaraagam released?

Devaraagam was released on April 6, 1996.

Who directed Devaraagam?

Devaraagam was directed by Bharathan.

More films by Bharathan

Who is in the cast of Devaraagam?

Devaraagam stars Sridevi as Lakshmi, Arvind Swamy as Vishnu and Rajiv Krishna as Parthasarathy, among 14 credited actors.

Does Devaraagam have a post-credit scene?

No. Devaraagam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Devaraagam in?

The original language of Devaraagam is Malayalam.

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