Tamil music composer Deva passes away

Legendary Tamil music composer Deva, widely known as ‘Thenisai Thendral Deva’, has passed away. He was renowned for his work in Tamil cinema, having composed music for more than 400 films, as well as for Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada productions. He was particularly celebrated for his ‘Gaana’ songs.

Following his death, various figures from the film industry have paid their respects. Actor Rajinikanth visited Deva’s residence, and actor Kamal Haasan released a statement describing him as a vibrant soul and a dear brother, recalling their collaborations on films such as ‘Avvai Shanmugi’, ‘Pammal K. Sambandam’, and ‘Panchatanthiram’.

In Ranipet, contestants from the music reality show SA Re Ga Ma honored his legacy by performing his iconic hits and placing a floral wreath at his tomb. Actor Saravanan also expressed his grief, noting the composer's immense integrity during a promotional interview for his upcoming ZEE5 series, ‘Sattamum Needhiyum’.