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Renowned music director Deva who composed for Rajinikanth passes away at 75
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:10
Renowned music director Deva who composed for Rajinikanth passes away at 75
- •Renowned music director Deva passed away at the age of 75, plunging the entertainment industry into grief.
- •He made his debut in 1986 and composed music for over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.
- •Deva famously crafted the music and background scores for blockbuster Rajinikanth films including Annamalai and Baashha.
- •He is credited with popularizing Gaana songs in the Tamil film industry and built a massive musical legacy alongside contemporaries.
- •Following a sudden deterioration in his health, he was admitted to Surya Hospital in Vadapalani where he breathed his last.
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Renowned music director Deva, who passed away at the age of 75, composed music and background scores for iconic Rajinikanth films such as 'Annamalai' and 'Baashha'.
Deva's health deteriorated suddenly, and he was admitted to Surya Hospital in Vadapalani where he failed to respond to treatment before passing away at around 8:30 in the morning.
Born in Mylapore, Chennai, Deva debuted in the 1986 Tamil film 'Mattukara Mannar' and composed music for over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, famously popularizing 'Gaana' songs.
