Devadoothan (English: The Heavenly Messenger) is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language mystery horror film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Raghunath Paleri. The film stars Mohanlal, Jayaprada, Vijayalakshmi, Vineeth Kumar, and Murali. The cinematography was done by Santosh Thundiyil and features a soundtrack and film score composed by Vidyasagar.
Vishal Krishnamoorthy (Mohanlal) was expelled from his college, accusing him for playing a protected musical instrument called the Seven Bells. Years after, he receives an invitation letter from his old college principal (Janardhanan) to direct a musical play in the college. Krishnamoorthy returns to college to unravel the mystery of the Seven Bells, that plays by itself at night.
Devadoothan was a Christmas release on 27 December 2000. The film received positive critical reception, it won four Kerala State Film Awards, including the award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, Best Music Director for Vidyasagar for its critically acclaimed songs.
Directed by - Sibi Malayil
Produced by - Siyad Koker
Written by - Raghunath Paleri
Starring - Mohanlal, Jayaprada, Vijayalakshmi, Vineeth Kumar
Murali
Music by - Vidyasagar
