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Music Composer Deva's Mortal Remains To Be Buried Today With State Honors
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News18•18-10-2026, 08:13
Music Composer Deva's Mortal Remains To Be Buried Today With State Honors
- •Renowned music composer Deva passed away at the age of 75 after serving the Tamil film industry for over 40 years.
- •The Tamil Nadu government announced that state honors would be accorded to his final journey in recognition of his musical contributions.
- •His mortal remains were kept at his residence in T. Nagar, Chennai, allowing the public, politicians, and film celebrities to pay their respects.
- •Chief Minister Vijay paid direct respects to Deva and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
- •The final rites and burial are scheduled to take place today around 1 PM in his native village Sakkaramallur near Arcot.
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Music composer Deva suffered chest pain at his home in T. Nagar, Chennai, and was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors stated his pulse was already absent upon arrival.
Deva made his debut as a music composer in 1986 with the film Maattukkara Mannaru and went on to compose music for over 400 films across South Indian languages.
Deva's mortal remains are scheduled to be buried with state honors this afternoon in his native village of Sakkaramallur, near Arcot in Ranipet district.
