Kaaval Dheivam (transl. Guardian deity) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by S. V. Subbaiah. An adaptation of the novel Kai Vilangu by Jayakanthan, the film stars Sivakumar, Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi and Nagesh in lead roles while Sivaji Ganesan makes a special appearance. The film was a moderate success at box-office. The film was remade in Kannada as Devara Mane (1985).