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Deivathin Deivam is a Tamil language film released in 1962, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The story revolves around a group of villagers who are facing a severe drought. They believe that only by praying to the almighty they can get relief from the drought. Leading the prayers and rituals is Nambiyaar, the village priest played by S. S. Rajendran.

The main protagonist of the story is Gnanapragasam played by M. G. Ramachandran. Gnanapragasam is an atheist, who lives in the village and works as a farmer. He strongly believes in science and does not believe in any kind of superstition. He is married to Parvathi played by Manimala, who is a devout believer in God.

Nambiyaar's daughter Padma played by Savithri falls in love with Gnanapragasam. But their relationship faces a hurdle as Padma's father Nambiyaar doesn't approve of their relationship since Gnanapragasam is an atheist.

Their love story is further complicated by the drought situation that forces Gnanapragasam to approach the villagers and convince them to undertake scientific methods of farming to overcome the drought. This is met with opposition from the villagers, who refuse to follow his methods as they believe that they are going against the will of God. The film is a classic example of the clash between science and religion, and how it impacts the lives of people.

The film portrays the struggle of Gnanapragasam as he battles the conservative mindset of the villagers who are reluctant to adapt to new methods. He tries to show them the importance of science and technology in farming and the need to change their orthodox mindset. Ultimately, he succeeds in convincing the village-folk to follow his methods and they reap the fruits of their labour by having a good harvest.

The film has several memorable moments, particularly the scene where Gnanapragasam confronts Nambiyaar on the need to embrace science and technology. The scene is a classic display of the clash between the progressive and orthodox mindset.

The film also has a good dose of comedy, particularly in the scenes showing the antics of the village-folk. The music composed by K. V. Mahadevan is also noteworthy, particularly the soulful song 'Vaadi En Karutha Pulla' sung by T. M. Soundararajan, which is still popular to this day.

In summary, Deivathin Deivam is a pioneering film that takes on a crucial issue that is still relevant today. The clash between science and religion is a perennial issue that impacts the lives of people in complex ways. The film is a must-watch for all those who are interested in exploring the dynamic between tradition and modernity, and it is a landmark film in Tamil cinema.

Deivathin Deivam is a 1962 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes.