Veteran Music Composer Deva Passes Away

Veteran music composer and playback singer Deva, whose full name was Devanesan Chokkalingam, has passed away at the age of 75. He was a well-known name in the South Indian film industry and earned recognition for his contributions to film music over several decades.

Deva composed music for more than 400 films and worked across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam cinema. His extensive body of work made him a notable figure in South Indian music. His demise marks the loss of an experienced composer and singer who contributed to several film industries.