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Devika

January 13, 2023

For other people with the same name, see Devika (name).

Devika Devadoss (born Prameela Devi) (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu with few Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi film industry. She was a popular lead actress in the 1960s.

Devika
Born
Prameela Devi

(1943-04-25)25 April 1943
Madras, Madras Presidency, British India (present day Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died2 May 2002(2002-05-02) (aged 59)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1954–1986
Spouse
Devadas
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(m. 1968; div. 1990)​
ChildrenKanaka (b.1973)
RelativesRaghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (grandfather)

Devika is the daughter of Gajapati Naidu and the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles, C. Basudev, was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress Kanaka is her daughter.

Film career

In Tamil, she has acted with all major heroes of the day. In Mudhalali, an AVM film, in which she made her debut, she paired with S. S. Rajendran. The film received a certificate as the (Best regional language film) for the year from the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.

She paired with M. G. Ramachandran in Anandha Jodhi. She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film.

With Sivaji Ganesan she has acted in films like Karnan, Kulamagal Radhai, Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam, Paava Mannippu, Muradan Muthu, Neela Vaanam and Bale Pandiya.

Her role in Sumaithaangi was very moving. Though she is paired with Gemini Ganesan in this film, the relationship did not culminate in marriage and the end was a tragedy. This was a film by Sridhar.

She acted in some other Sridhar films like Nenjam Marappathillai and Nenjil Or Aalayam. The song Sonnadhu Nee thaanaa in Nenjil or Aalayam became a hit because of her acting, apart from the lyrics and music.

Devika was admitted to Madras Hospital when she complained of chest pain and after a few days she died following a heart attack.

Filmography

Tamil

Telugu Filmography

A

B

C

D

G

K

M

N

P

R

S

T

V

Malayalam

Hindi

Kannada

  • Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
  • Bhale Rani (1972)

References

  • . The Hindu. 10 May 2002. Archived from the original on 21 June 2002. Retrieved 18 October 2016.

External links

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For other people with the same name see Devika name Devika Devadoss born Prameela Devi 25 April 1943 2 May 2002 was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil Telugu with few Malayalam Kannada Hindi film industry She was a popular lead actress in the 1960s DevikaBornPrameela Devi 1943 04 25 25 April 1943Madras Madras Presidency British India present day Chennai Tamil Nadu India Died2 May 2002 2002 05 02 aged 59 Chennai Tamil Nadu IndiaNationalityIndianOccupationActressYears active1954 1986SpouseDevadas m 1968 div 1990 wbr ChildrenKanaka b 1973 RelativesRaghupathi Venkaiah Naidu grandfather Devika is the daughter of Gajapati Naidu and the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu One of her uncles C Basudev was a Mayor of Chennai Actress Kanaka is her daughter Contents 1 Film career 2 Filmography 2 1 Tamil 2 2 Telugu Filmography 2 3 A 2 4 B 2 5 C 2 6 D 2 7 G 2 8 K 2 9 M 2 10 N 2 11 P 2 12 R 2 13 S 2 14 T 2 15 V 2 16 Malayalam 2 17 Hindi 2 18 Kannada 3 References 4 External linksFilm career EditIn Tamil she has acted with all major heroes of the day In Mudhalali an AVM film in which she made her debut she paired with S S Rajendran The film received a certificate as the Best regional language film for the year from the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil She paired with M G Ramachandran in Anandha Jodhi She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film With Sivaji Ganesan she has acted in films like Karnan Kulamagal Radhai Andavan Kattalai Anbu Karangal Annai Illam Paava Mannippu Muradan Muthu Neela Vaanam and Bale Pandiya Her role in Sumaithaangi was very moving Though she is paired with Gemini Ganesan in this film the relationship did not culminate in marriage and the end was a tragedy This was a film by Sridhar She acted in some other Sridhar films like Nenjam Marappathillai and Nenjil Or Aalayam The song Sonnadhu Nee thaanaa in Nenjil or Aalayam became a hit because of her acting apart from the lyrics and music Devika was admitted to Madras Hospital when she complained of chest pain and after a few days she died following a heart attack Filmography EditTamil Edit Naanum Oru Thozhilali 1986 Sathyam 1976 Ippadiyum Oru Penn 1975 Pillai Selvam 1974 Paruva Kaalam 1974 Bharatha Vilas 1973 Anbu Sagodharargal 1973 Veguli Penn 1971 Annai Velankanni 1971 Engirundho Vandhaal 1970 Devi 1968 Deiveega Uravu 1968 Thaaye Unakkaga 1966 Saraswathi Sabatham 1966 Marakka Mudiyuma 1966 Thiruvilaiyadal 1965 Anbu Karangal 1965 Shanthi 1965 Neela Vaanam 1965 Pazhani 1965 Vaazhkai Padagu 1965 Muradan Muthu 1964 Karnan 1964 Aandavan Kattalai 1964 Nenjam Marappathillai 1963 Idhayathil Nee 1963 Anandha Jodhi 1963 Kulamagal Radhai 1963 Vanambadi 1963 Kubera Theevu 1963 Yarukku Sontham 1963 Kadavulai Kanden 1963 Pannaiyar Magan 1963 Annai Illam 1963 Nenjil Or Aalayam 1962 Pirandha Naal 1962 Neeya Naana 1962 Bandha Pasam 1962 Sumaithaangi 1962 Dakshayagnam 1962 as Sathi Devi Bale Pandiya 1962 Aadi Perukku 1962 Pangaaligal 1961 Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale 1961 Malliyam Mangalam 1961 Kaanal Neer 1961 Paava Mannippu 1961 Naaga Nandhini 1961 Kalathur Kannamma 1960 Ivan Avanethan 1960 Panchaali 1959 Sahodhari 1959 Naalu Veli Nilam 1959 Anbu Engey 1958 Manamagan Thevai 1957 Mudhalali 1957 Telugu Filmography Edit A Edit Adavalle Aligithe 1983 Aada Brathuku 1965 Anna Chellalu 1960 Atta okinti kodale 1958 B Edit Bhama Vijayam 1967 Batasari 1961 C Edit Chinnanati Snehitulu 1971 Chitti Tammudu 1962 D Edit Dharma Pathini 1969 Desa Drohulu 1964 Dakshayagnam 1962 as Sathi DeviG Edit Gandikota Rahasyam 1969 as Lalitha Gaali Medalu 1962 K Edit Kanchu Kota 1967 Karnan 1963 Kanna Koduku 1961 M Edit Mangalasutram 1966 Mahamantri Timmarusu 1962 Mangalyam 1960 N Edit Nindu Manasulu 1967 Nippulanti Manishi 1974 Niluvu Dopidi 1968 Nuvva Nena 1962 P Edit Palleturi Chinnodu 1974 Janakamma Papam Pasivadu 1972 as Janaki Papa Kosam 1968 Pinni 1967 Pempudu Koothuru 1963 Pendli Pilupu 1961 Papa Pariharam 1961 R Edit Rajakota Rahasyam 1971 as Kanchana Rakta Sambandham 1962 Rechukka 1955 as Lalitha DeviS Edit Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra 1984 Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham 1972 Sri Krishna Satya 1971 as Rukmini Sugunasundari Katha 1970 Sri Krishnavataram 1967 Somavara Vratha Mahathyam 1963 Sabhash Raja 1961 Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani 1960 Santhi Nivasam 1960 Sabhash Ramudu 1959 T Edit Tara Sasankam 1969 as Tara Taxi Ramudu 1961 V Edit Vijayam Manade 1970 Manamagan Thevai 1957 Malayalam Edit Pullimaan 1972 C I D In Jungle 1971 Nizhalattam 1970 Karuna 1966 Kattupookkal 1965 as AnnieHindi Edit Naya Din Nai Raat 1974 Grahasti 1963 Man Mauji 1962 Gharana 1961 Ghar Sansar 1958 Kannada Edit Maadi Madidavaru 1974 Bhale Rani 1972 References Edit Blend of grace and charm The Hindu 10 May 2002 Archived from the original on 21 June 2002 Retrieved 18 October 2016 External links EditDevika at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Devika amp oldid 1132239825, 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