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Veteran Music Director Deva Passes Away at 75
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:35
Veteran Music Director Deva Passes Away at 75
- •Renowned South Indian music composer Deva passed away at the age of 75 in Chennai.
- •He has composed music and background scores for over 400 films across Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.
- •His notable Kannada films include Amrutha Varshini, Kotigobba, Simhadriya Simha, and Vishnu Sena.
- •He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director in Kannada for his work in the film Amrutha Varshini.
Key Questions Answered
Veteran music composer Deva passed away at the age of 75 due to sudden health deterioration caused by a heart issue.
Deva won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director in Kannada for his exceptional work in the film *Amrutha Varshini*.
During his extensive career in the South Indian film industry, Deva composed music and background scores for over 400 films across multiple languages.
