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Devika Devadoss (born Prameela Devi) (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in
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Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam wa ...
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Kannada Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...
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film industry The film industry or motion picture industry comprises the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking, i.e., film production company, production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre ...
. 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,
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 Sridhar is a given name that is also sometimes used as a surname. Notable people with this name include: *Sridhar (actor), Indian actor in the Kannada film industry *Anup Sridhar, badminton player *C. V. Sridhar, screenwriter and film director *Sre ...
. 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

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Naanum Oru Thozhilali ''Naanum Oru Thozhilali'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed and produced by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Ambika, while Jaishankar, V. S. Raghavan and Devika play supporting roles. The film was also simul ...
'' (1986) *'' Sathyam'' (1976) *''
Ippadiyum Oru Penn ''Ippadiyum Oru Penn'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film produced, directed and written by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna for Bharani Pictures. The film stars herself, Sivakumar and Devika. It was released on 1 May 1975. Plot Cast *Bhanumat ...
'' (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 ''Bharatha Vilas'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film co-written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The film features an ensemble cast, with prominent actors from other languages playing guest ...
'' (1973) *'' Anbu Sagodharargal'' (1973) *''
Veguli Penn ''Veguli Penn'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language mystery drama film directed and co-written by S. S. Devadoss. The film stars Gemini Ganesh and Devika, with R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, V. K. Ramasamy, V. Nirmala, Radhika, K. Balaji and S. Varala ...
'' (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) *''
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, ...
'' (1965) *''
Pazhani Palani ( or ''Palni'' as in British records, is a town and a taluk headquarters in Dindigul district of the western part of Tamil Nadu state in India. It is located about south-east of Coimbatore and north-west of Madurai, from Kodaikan ...
'' (1965) *''
Vaazhkai Padagu ''Vaazhkai Padagu'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by C. Srinivasan and produced by S. S. Vasan under Gemini Studios. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman, with S. V. Ranga Rao, K. Balaji R. S. Man ...
'' (1965) *''
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 ...
'' (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) *''
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 ...
'' (1963) *''
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 ...
'' (1963) *''
Vanambadi ''Vanambadi'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language thriller film, directed by G. R. Nathan, produced by K. Murukesan and Kannadasan, and written by Valampuri Somanathan. A remake of the Bengali film ''Sesh Porichoy'', it stars S. S. Rajendran a ...
'' (1963) *''
Kubera Theevu ''Kubera Theevu'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil language film directed by G. Viswanathan. The film featured C. L. Anandan, Devika, Nagesh and Pandari Bai in the main roles. Plot synopsis After a gang of thieves attacks their family and tragically s ...
'' (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 ''Kadavulai Kanden'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars M. R. Radha, Kalyan Kumar, Sowcar Janaki and Devika. Plot Cast The list was adapted from the book ''Thiraikalanjiyam''. ;Male cast *M. ...
'' (1963) *''
Pannaiyar Magan Pannaiyar, or Alagar, is a Hindu caste of Tamil Nadu. Most of whose members are in Tamil Nadu, primarily in the Thoothukudi district and some in Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram (), also known as Ramnad, is a tow ...
'' (1963) *'' Annai Illam'' (1963) *''
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 ...
'' (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) *''
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 ...
'' (1962) *'' Dakshayagnam'' (1962) as Sathi Devi *'' Bale Pandiya'' (1962) *''
Aadi Perukku Aadi Perukku () commonly known as the Aadi monsoon festival is South Indian cultural festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Adi. The festival pays tribute to water's life-sustaining properties. For the blessing of mankind wi ...
'' (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) *'' Paava Mannippu'' (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 ''Naalu Veli Nilam'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha V. Srinivasan. The film stars S. V. Sahasranamam, M. Pandaribai and M. Mynavathi. It is based on the play of the same name. The film was released on 2 Septem ...
'' (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

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Adavalle Aligithe ''Adavalle Aligithe'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy film produced by Akkineni Srinivasa Rao and Yarramshetty Anjineeyulu and directed by Vejella Satyanarayana. It stars Gummadi, Nutan Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, Ranganath, Sai Chand, ...
'' (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) *''
Anna Chellalu Star Maa is an Indian Telugu language general entertainment private broadcast television network owned by the Disney Star, a subsidiary of an Indian multinational mass media corporation which is in turn owned by American mass media and enterta ...
'' (1960) *''
Atta okinti kodale Atta or ATTA may refer to: * Atta Halilintar, Indonesian YouTuber, singer and entrepreneur * ''Atta'' (ant), a genus of ants in the family Formicidae * ''Atta'' (novel), a 1953 novel by Francis Rufus Bellamy * Atta flour, whole wheat flour made ...
'' (1958)


B

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Bhama Vijayam ''Bhama Vijayam'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Somasekhar and Radha Krishna, and directed by C.Pulliah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is based on ''Gollab ...
'' (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 ''Chitti Tammudu'' is a 1962 Telugu drama film directed by K. B. Tilak. The film is based on the 1838 English novel ''Oliver Twist'' by Charles Dickens. The plot The story is about the problems faced by children in orphanages, irregularities b ...
'' (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


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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 Saluva Timmarusu or Saluva Nayaka or simply Timmarasu was the Prime Minister (Mahapradhana) and military commander of Krishna Deva Raya. He is also known as "Appaji". He had also served as Prime Minister under Viranarasimha Raya and Tuluva Nar ...
'' (1962) *'' Mangalyam'' (1960)


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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

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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 ''Papam Pasivadu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language adventure drama film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Gollapudi Maruti Rao. A remake of the South African film ''Lost in the Desert'' (1969), it stars S. V. Ranga Rao, Nagesh, ...
'' (1972) as Janaki *''
Papa Kosam Papa is a word used in many languages as an affectionate term for father. Papa or PAPA may refer to: Geography and geology *Pápa, a town in Hungary *Papa village (Samoa), on the island of Savai'i *Papa, Scotland, various islands *Papa rock, ...
'' (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) *''
Papa Pariharam Papa is a word used in many languages as an affectionate term for father. Papa or PAPA may refer to: Geography and geology *Pápa, a town in Hungary *Papa village (Samoa), on the island of Savai'i *Papa, Scotland, various islands *Papa rock, ...
'' (1961)


R

*'' Rajakota Rahasyam'' (1971) as Kanchana *'' Rakta Sambandham'' (1962) *''
Rechukka ''Rechukka'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Aswatthama. The story was inspired by ''The Prince Who Was a Thief'' (1951), star ...
'' (1955) as Lalitha Devi


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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 ''Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by D. N. Raju and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Vanisri, S.V. Ranga Rao and Rajanala, with music composed by T. V. R ...
'' (1972) * ''
Sri Krishna Satya ''Sri Krishna Satya'' is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by Pendyala. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It was the last film ...
'' (1971) as Rukmini *'' Sugunasundari Katha'' (1970) *''
Sri Krishnavataram ''Sri Krishnavataram'' is a 1967 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanchana, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by A. Pundarikakshayya under ...
'' (1967) *''
Somavara Vratha Mahathyam Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. According to the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 8601 standard, it is the first day of the week and in countries that adopt the "Sunday-first" convention, it is ...
'' (1963) *''
Sabhash Raja ''Sabhash Raja'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, Doondy under the Rajasri Productions banner and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Rajasulochana, with music com ...
'' (1961) *''
Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani A Sahasra (Sanskrit: सहस्र) is a Vedic measure of Count data, which was chiefly used in ancient as well as medieval India. A Sahasra means 1k, i.e. 1000 Count data See also *Hindu cosmology *History of measurement systems in India * ...
'' (1960) *'' Santhi Nivasam'' (1960) *''
Sabhash Ramudu ''Sabash Ramudu'' is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by Ghantasala. Te film was produced by Sundarlal Nahata, T. Aswathanarayana under the Rajshree Producti ...
'' (1959)


T

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Tara Sasankam ''Tara Sasankam'' ( te, తారాశశాంకం) is a play written by Kopparapu Subba Rao. It has been performed about 1,500 times under his own direction. It was published in 1945 by Modern Publishers, Tenali. Subsequently, three editions ...
'' (1969) as Tara *''
Taxi Ramudu ''Taxi Ramudu'' is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. V. K. Raju, K. N. Raju, K. Ramachandra Raju and C. S. Raju under the Sri Ramakrishna Productions banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Dev ...
'' (1961)


V

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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 ''Nizhalattam'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film marked the acting debut of Sudheer and ...
'' (1970) *''
Karuna Karuna may refer to: *Karuṇā, part of the spiritual path in Buddhism and Jainism. * Karuna Kodithuwakku (born 1961), Sri Lankan politician * Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan (born 1966), also known as Colonel Karuna *Karuna, Finland Karuna was a ...
'' (1966) *''
Kattupookkal ''Kattupookkal'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by K. Thankappan. The film stars Madhu, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Devika. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Madhu as Dr. Johny *A ...
'' (1965) as Annie


Hindi

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Naya Din Nai Raat ''Naya Din Nai Raat'' () is a 1974 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film is a remake of 1964 Tamil movie ''Navarathri'' starring Sivaji Ganesan which was also previously in Telugu in 1966 as ''Navaratri'' starring Ak ...
'' (1974) *''
Grahasti ''Grihasti'' is a family drama produced by Sphere Origins, that aired on Star Plus during weekday afternoons. The show premiered on 25 February 2008 and aired until 27 March 2009. Synopsis ''Grihasti'' is based upon the Khurana family. After t ...
'' (1963) *''
Man-Mauji ''Man Mauji'' () is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language film starring Kishore Kumar and Sadhana in lead roles and directed by Krishnan–Panju. It was Jayalalitha's first Hindi film, in which she played Lord Krishna in a 3-minutes dance sequence with ...
'' (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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Maadi Madidavaru Maadi ( ar, المعادي / transliterated:   ) is a leafy suburban district south of Cairo, Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile about upriver from downtown Cairo. The Nile at Maadi is parallelled by the Corniche, a waterfront promenade ...
'' (1974) *'' Bhale Rani'' (1972)


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Devi, Prameela 1943 births 2002 deaths Actresses from Chennai Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses