Devika Devadoss (born Prameela Devi) (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in

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with few

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. She was a popular lead actress in the 1960s. Devika is the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer

Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (15 October 1869 – 15 March 1941), was an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, director, graphic artist, lyricist, author, educationist and entrepreneur considered as the father of Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the pio ...

. One of her uncles 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 The Indian Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several aw ...

. She paired with

M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...

in ''

Anandha Jodhi ''Anandha Jodhi'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by V. N. Reddy and A. S. A. Sami. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Devika. The film, produced by P. S. Veerappa, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy ...

''. She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film. With

Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Gan ...

she has acted in films like '' Karnan'', ''

Kulamagal Radhai ''Kulamagal Radhai'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by Spider Films. It is based on the novel ''Vaazhvu Engey'' () by Akilan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi ...

'', Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam,

Paava Mannippu ''Paava Mannippu'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and edited by A. Bhimsingh, who co-produced it under his banner Buddha Pictures, with AVM Productions. The film features an ensemble cast of Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Gan ...

Muradan Muthu ''Muradan Muthu'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film, directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Devika, M. V. Rajamma and Chandrakantha. It was released on 3 November 1964. The film was simulta ...

Neela Vaanam ''Neela Vaanam'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Madhavan and produced by Varathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Devika and Rajasree. It was released on 10 December 1965. Plot Babu and Vimala are lovers. However, ...

and '' Bale Pandiya''. Her role in ''

Sumaithaangi ''Sumaithaangi'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman. Based on Ra. Ki. Rangarajan's novel of the same name that was serialised in ''Kum ...

'' was very moving. Though she is paired with

Gemini Ganesan Ramasamy Ganesan (17 November 1920 – 22 March 2005), better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was referred to as the ''Kaadhal Mannan'' (King of Romance) for his romantic roles ...

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 ''Nenjil Or Aalayam'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed, produced and written by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Devika and R. Muthuraman while Nagesh, Manorama and Kutty Padmini play supporting role ...

''. 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

*'' Naanum Oru Thozhilali'' (1986) *'' Sathyam'' (1976) *'' Ippadiyum Oru Penn'' (1975) *'' Pillai Selvam'' (1974) * ''

Paruva Kaalam ''Paruva Kaalam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Jos A.N. Fernando, written by A. S. Prakasam, starring Srikanth, Roja Ramani, Kamal Haasan, Nagesh and Prameela. Roja Ramani paired up with Kamal Haasan for the first time. ...

'' (1974) *'' Bharatha Vilas'' (1973) *'' Anbu Sagodharargal'' (1973) *'' Veguli Penn'' (1971) *''

Annai Velankanni ''Annai Velankanni'' () is 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Thangappan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Padmini and K. R. Vijaya. Kamal Haasan briefly appears in an uncredited role as Jesus Christ. It comprises ...

'' (1971) *'' Engirundho Vandhaal'' (1970) *''

Devi Devī (; Sanskrit: देवी) is the Sanskrit word for 'goddess'; the masculine form is ''deva''. ''Devi'' and ''deva'' mean 'heavenly, divine, anything of excellence', and are also gender-specific terms for a deity in Hinduism. The conc ...

'' (1968) *''

Deiveega Uravu ''Deiveega Uravu'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar and Devika, with Nagesh, V. K. Ramasamy, Master Sridhar and R. S. Manohar appearing in supporting roles. It was released on 10 May 1968. Plot Cast Soun ...

'' (1968) *''

Thaaye Unakkaga ''Thaaye Unakkaga'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullaiah and written by Kannadasan. The film has an ensemble cast. It is a remake of the 1959 Russian film ''Ballad of a Soldier''. The film was released on 26 August 1 ...

'' (1966) *''

Saraswathi Sabatham ''Saraswathi Sabatham'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Based on Pudhumaipithan's novel ''Vakkum Vakkum'', it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Padmini, Devika ...

'' (1966) *'' Marakka Mudiyuma?'' (1966) *''

Thiruvilaiyadal ''Thiruvilaiyadal'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film written, directed and co-produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, and K. B. Sundarambal, with T. S. Balaiah, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, T. ...

'' (1965) *'' Anbu Karangal'' (1965) *''

Shanthi Shanti may refer to: In Sanskrit * Inner peace, a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress * Kshanti, one of the paramitas of Buddhism * Sha ...

'' (1965) *''

'' (1965) *'' Pazhani'' (1965) *'' Vaazhkai Padagu'' (1965) *''

'' (1964) *'' Karnan'' (1964) *''

Aandavan Kattalai Aandavan Kattalai may refer to: * Aandavan Kattalai (1964 film) ''Aandavan Kattalai'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by P. S. Veerappa. Music was by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film stars Sivaji G ...

'' (1964) *'' Nenjam Marappathillai'' (1963) *''

Idhayathil Nee ''Idhayathil Nee'' () is 1963 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by V. Srinivasan and produced by V. Ramasamy. The film's story and dialogues were written by Ma. Ra and the story was written by Dharma Rajan. Soundtrack was composed b ...

'' (1963) *''

'' (1963) *'' Vanambadi'' (1963) *'' Kubera Theevu'' (1963) *''

Yarukku Sontham ''Yarukku Sondham'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. V. Srinivasan. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Devika and Rajasree. It was released on 26 July 1963. Plot Cast The list was compiled from Thiraikalanjiyam and from the ...

'' (1963) *'' Kadavulai Kanden'' (1963) *''

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'' (1963) *'' Annai Illam'' (1963) *''

'' (1962) *'' Pirandha Naal'' (1962) *'' Neeya Naana?'' (1962) *''

Bandha Pasam ''Bandha'' (बन्ध, a Sanskrit term for "binding, bond, arrest, capturing, putting together" etc.) may refer to: * Bandha (yoga) * Bandha (Jainism) See also * Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga#Bandhas * Bandhu * Trul khor * Karma in Jainism * Bandh ...

'' (1962) *''

'' (1962) *'' Dakshayagnam'' (1962) as Sathi Devi *'' Bale Pandiya'' (1962) *'' Aadi Perukku'' (1962) *'' Pangaaligal'' (1961) *''

Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale ''Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film comedy drama film directed by K. B. Tilak. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and M. N. Rajam. It is a remake of the director's own Telugu film ''Atha Okinti Kodale''. The fil ...

'' (1961) *'' Malliyam Mangalam'' (1961) *'' Kaanal Neer'' (1961) *''

'' (1961) *'' Naaga Nandhini'' (1961) *''

Kalathur Kannamma ''Kalathur Kannamma'' is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh and written by Javar Seetharaman. The film stars Gemini Ganesh, Savitri Ganesh and Kamal Haasan. It revolves around a couple — a wealt ...

'' (1960) *''

Ivan Avanethan ''Ivan Avanethan'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Sridhar. The film stars Udhayakumar and Ambika. Plot Muthu is an uneducated village lad. He is in love with his aunt's daughter Malini. Malini has no father and was bro ...

'' (1960) *''

Panchaali ''Panchaali'' is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, produced by M. A. Thyagarajan, and written by Naga Shanmugam with the music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It stars R. S. Manohar and Devika, with V. K. Ram ...

'' (1959) *''

Sahodhari ''Sahodari'' (also written as ''Sahodhari'') () is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring K. Balaji, Rajasulochana, Prem Nazir, Devika and J. P. Chandrababu. It was released on 11 December 1959. Plot Pazhani has ...

'' (1959) *'' Naalu Veli Nilam'' (1959) *''

Anbu Engey ''Anbu Engey'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by V. Govindarajan. Its story was written by Murasoli Maran and screenplay by Rajendra. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, K. Balaji, Pandari Bai ...

'' (1958) *'' Manamagan Thevai'' (1957) *'' Mudhalali'' (1957)

Telugu Filmography

A

*'' Adavalle Aligithe'' (1983) *''

Aada Brathuku ''Aada Brathuku '' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kantha Rao and Devika (her first appearance in a Telugu Gemini producti ...

'' (1965) *''

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'' (1960) *''

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'' (1958)

B

*'' Bhama Vijayam'' (1967) *''

Batasari ''Batasari'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Ramakrishna of Bharani Pictures. It was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''Kaanal Neer'' (). Based on the Bengali novel ''Bardidi'' () by Saratchandra Chat ...

'' (1961)

C

*'' Chinnanati Snehitulu'' (1971) *'' Chitti Tammudu'' (1962)

D

*'' Dharma Pathini'' (1969) *''

Desa Drohulu ''Desa Drohulu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanta Rao, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot ...

'' (1964) *'' Dakshayagnam'' (1962) as Sathi Devi

G

*''

Gandikota Rahasyam ''Gandikota Rahasyam'' ( ''Secret of Gandikota'') is a 1969 Telugu-language film co-written and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayalalitha with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by D. V. S. Raju unde ...

'' (1969) as Lalitha *'' Gaali Medalu'' (1962)

K

*'' Kanchu Kota'' (1967) *'' Karnan'' (1963) *''Kanna Koduku'' (1961)

M

*'' Mangalasutram'' (1966) *'' Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962) *'' Mangalyam'' (1960)

N

*''

Nindu Manasulu ''Nindu Manasulu'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jaganatha Rao under the banner S.V.S. Films and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is a rema ...

'' (1967) *'' Nippulanti Manishi'' (1974) *''

Niluvu Dopidi ''Niluvu Dopidi'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by U. Visweswara Rao and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna, Devika and Jayalalita, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was ...

'' (1968) *'' Nuvva? Nena?'' (1962)

P

*''

Palleturi Chinnodu ''Palleturi Chinnodu'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya under the Sri Vittal Productions & Co banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishnam Raju and Manjula, with music composed by K. V. Ma ...

'' (1974)...Janakamma *'' Papam Pasivadu'' (1972) as Janaki *''

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'' (1968) *''

Pinni ''Pinni'' is a type of Punjabi and North Indian cuisine dish that is eaten mostly in winters. It is served as a dessert and is made from desi ghee, wheat flour, jaggery and almonds The almond (''Prunus amygdalus'', Synonym (taxonomy)#Botan ...

'' (1967) *''

Pempudu Koothuru ''Pempudu Koothuru'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki, and Devika with music composed by T. G. Lingappa. The film was simultaneously made in Kannada ...

'' (1963) *''

Pendli Pilupu ''Pendli Pilupu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Bhavanarayana and directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika with music composed by K. Prasada Rao. ''Pendli Pilupu'' and ''Indrajeet'' r ...

'' (1961) *''

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'' (1961)

R

*'' Rajakota Rahasyam'' (1971) as Kanchana *'' Rakta Sambandham'' (1962) *'' Rechukka'' (1955) as Lalitha Devi

S

*''

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra ''Sri Madvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra'' is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on life of Pothuluri Veerabrahmam, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. N. T. Rama Rao por ...

'' (1984) *'' Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham'' (1972) * '' Sri Krishna Satya'' (1971) as Rukmini *'' Sugunasundari Katha'' (1970) *'' Sri Krishnavataram'' (1967) *''

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'' (1963) *'' Sabhash Raja'' (1961) *''

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'' (1960) *'' Santhi Nivasam'' (1960) *'' Sabhash Ramudu'' (1959)

T

*''

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'' (1969) as Tara *'' Taxi Ramudu'' (1961)

V

*''

Vijayam Manade ''Vijayam Manade'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by N. Sambasiva Rao under the Rajendra Arts Productions banner and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by Ghantasal ...

'' (1970) *''

Manamagan Thevai ''Manamagan Thevai'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Bhanumathi. Based on the American film ''The Fabulous Senorita'' (1952), it was simu ...

'' (1957)

Malayalam

*'' Pullimaan'' (1972) *'' C.I.D. In Jungle'' (1971) *'' Nizhalattam'' (1970) *''

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'' (1966) *'' Kattupookkal'' (1965) as Annie

Hindi

*'' Naya Din Nai Raat'' (1974) *'' Grahasti'' (1963) *'' Man-Mauji'' (1962) *''

Gharana In Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), a ''gharānā'' is a system of social organisation in the Indian subcontinent, linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and more importantly by adherence to a particular mus ...

'' (1961) *''

Ghar Sansar ''Ghar Sansar'' () is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by Vimal Kumar under the Shivam Chitrya banner and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars Jeetendra, Sridevi and music composed by Rajesh Roshan. The film is remake of the Telu ...

'' (1958)

Kannada

*''

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'' (1974) *'' Bhale Rani'' (1972)

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