Rare Pics: Sridevi, Arvind Swamy, Nedumudi Venu on the sets of Deva Raagam

Sridevi on the sets of Deva Raagam,1996

Sridevi waiting on set

The last Malayalam film of Indian actress Sridevi as a leading lady, Deva Raagam it was a return to form for Sridevi who started her career as a child-star in several Malayalam films. Sridevi's performance in the film, her look (especially her effortless, glamorous song and dance routines) was well-appreciated by the audience, the music was other-worldly. The lackluster performance of the lead actor, who was somnambulistic in most parts, and a lukewarm second-half just didn't lead to box-office success. 

Many critics also suggested the pair was a mismatch - to a certain extent we agree. Though he was just seven years younger than Sridevi, her stature and overall aura and vast experience aged her in the eyes of the audience. As splendid as she looked, the college crew didn't go for the mature tale and wanted to see the leads in their glamorous avatar, not the sombre tone of the film. 

The music and beauty of Sridevi in the film makes it memorable though. And we've seen the songs several (hundred!) times. 

Sridevi's comedy scenes were faultless in the movie...