Bhagyadevatha () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It features Jayaram, Kaniha, Samvrutha Sunil and Narain.
Plot
Benny Chacko, a cable operator, is ambitious about earning wealth and getting rich. His friend gives him the idea of getting married so he can use the dowry to fulfill his dreams. Benny marries Daisy. To his dismay, he realizes that his father-in-law has not been able to arrange for the dowry, as agreed. This angers Benny but he decides to be patient and wait a few months before taking any further step. Meanwhile, he informs Daisy that until the dowry is received, their relationship would remain unconsummated. Three months pass but Daisy's father is unable to give Benny the entire dowry. Benny is angered, and he drops Daisy at her home. He tells her parents that she can return home after the dowry has been arranged for. Daisy and her family are greatly saddened by his behavior but they are unable to say or do anything. Benny's family is equally disappointed but they are helpless as well.
One day, Benny learns that Daisy has won a lottery for two crore rupees. He tries to woo Daisy back since she is now a rich woman. However, she spurns all his attempts. Benny develops a suspicion that she is thinking of remarriage. Meanwhile, Benny's sister Sali begins a relationship with a colleague Roshan. The two families learn about the relationship. After initial resistance, Roshan's mother agrees to the couple getting married. However, she asks for a dowry of ten lakh rupees. Benny tries hard to arrange for the sum but he is unsuccessful. On the day of the marriage, he flees home, unable to face anyone. Finally, Benny's friend Kunjabdulla finds him. They return home to find everyone readying for the wedding. The dowry has been arranged for and given to Roshan's family. Benny learns that Daisy has given the dowry for the marriage. He realizes how generous Daisy was, in spite of the shabby way he treated her and her family. He is deeply repentant and asks Daisy for forgiveness. They reunite.
Cast
Jayaram as Benny Chacko
Kaniha as Daisy Benny
Narain as Sajan Joseph
Samvrutha Sunil as Selin Sajan
Nikhila Vimal as Sali Chacko
Innocent as Mathew Palakkal
Nedumudi Venu as Sadanadan Pillai
Reshmi Boban as Pareethu's daughter
K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Annamma Chacko
Mamukkoya as Pareethu
Venu Nagavalli as Anto
Vettukili Prakash as Charlie
Lakshmi Priya as Sofia
Santhakumari as Nabeezumma
P. Sreekumar as Puthumana Achan
Lakshmi Sanal
Manjusha Sajish
Vanitha Krishnachandran as Rosy
Rugmini as Theyyamma, Benny's grandmother
Sethulakshmi
Soundtrack
Bhagyadevatha's songs and background score are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics were written by Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma. The music album has 3 songs:
Reception
Sify gave film a three star-rating and the verdict good. The music score by Illayaraja was appreciated by Indiaglitz.com.
Box office
The movie was commercially successful.