Devanesan Chokkalingam (Deva) Tamil Music Director Dies at 75
Chennai – Veteran Tamil music director Deva, celebrated for his distinctive compositions and contribution to bringing Chennai’s gaana music into mainstream cinema, died in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was 75. Known widely as “Thenisai Thendral,” Deva built a career spanning nearly four decades, composing music for more than 400 films across Tamil, … Read more