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

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and

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along with a few

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Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...

, and

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films. She was one of the popular lead actresses in the 1960s. Devika is the daughter of Gajapati Naidu and 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 and entrepreneur widely regarded as the father of Telugu cinema. A pioneer of Indian cinema, Naidu established the first Indian-owned movie theatres in South ...

. One of her uncles, C. Basudev, was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress Kanaka is her only 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 was paired with

S. S. Rajendran Sedapatti Suryanarayana Rajendran, also known by his initials SSR (January 1928 – 24 October 2014), was an Indian actor, film director, film producer and politician who worked in Tamil theatre and cinema. He often referred as Latchiya ...

. The film received a certificate as the (Best regional language film) for the year and the

National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil The National Film Award for Best Tamil Feature Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the National Film Development Corporation of India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kama ...

. She paired with

M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known by his initialism M.G.R. and as Makkal Thilagam/Puratchi Thalaivar, was an Indian actor, politician, and philanthropist who served as the chief minister of ...

in '' Anandha Jodhi''. She won accolades and her portrayal was a critical and commercial success. With

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

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

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

'', Andavan Kattalai,

Anbu Karangal ''Anbu Karangal'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Shankar and written by Balamurugan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Devika, Manimala and K. Balaji. It was released on 19 February 1965. Plot Cast Soundtra ...

Annai Illam ''Annai Illam'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and produced by M. R. Santhanam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Devika. It was released on 15 November 1963, and ran for 100 days in theatres. Plot Par ...

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 Gane ...

Muradan Muthu ''Muradan Muthu'' () is a 1964 Indian 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 simultaneously shot i ...

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 Rajasri. It was released on 10 December 1965. Plot Babu has the tendency to use hitchhikin ...

and '' Bale Pandiya''. She portrayed Radha in the film ''

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

'' alongside

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 as Kaadhal Mannan (King of Romance) for his romantic roles in films. G ...

as his tragic lover. The film was directed 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 *Sri ...

. Her performance received critical acclaim. 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 ro ...

''. The song ''Sonnadhu Nee thaanaa'' in ''Nenjil or Aalayam'' became a hit because of her acting, apart from the lyrics and music.

Death

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 ''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 ''Anbu Sagodharargal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. It is a remake of the director's own Telugu film ''Pandanti Kapuram''. The film stars Jaishankar, S. V. Ranga Rao, Jamuna, Major Sundarrajan, Devika, A ...

'' (1973) *'' Veguli Penn'' (1971) *''

Annai Velankanni ''Annai Velankanni'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language 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 thr ...

'' (1971) *''

Engirundho Vandhaal ''Engirundho Vandhaal'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by K. Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, with K. Balaji, M. Bhanumathi, Nagesh, Sundarrajan and Raja in suppor ...

'' (1970) *''

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

'' (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 Soundt ...

'' (1968) *''

Thaaye Unakkaga ''Thaaye Unakkaga'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullayya 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 ...

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

Thiruvilaiyadal ''Thiruvilaiyadal'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological 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, ...

'' (1965) *''

'' (1965) *'' Shanthi'' (1965) *''

'' (1965) *''

Pazhani Palani or Pazhani () is a town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu state in India. It is located about west of Dindigul, south-east of Coimbatore, north-west of Madurai, from Kodaikanal. The Palani Murugan Temple or Arulmigu Dhandayuth ...

'' (1965) *''

Vaazhkai Padagu ''Vaazhkai Padagu'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film, directed by C. Srinivasan and produced by S. S. Vasan under Gemini Studios. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman, ...

'' (1965) *''

'' (1964) *'' Karnan'' (1964) *'' Aandavan Kattalai'' (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 stars Gemini Ganesan and Devika. It was released on 14 June 1963. Plot Cast Soundtrack Music was compo ...

'' (1963) *'' Anandha Jodhi'' (1963) *''

'' (1963) *'' Vanambadi'' (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 ...

'' (1963) *'' Yarukku Sontham'' (1963) *'' Kadavulai Kanden'' (1963) *'' Pannaiyar Magan'' (1963) *''

'' (1963) *''

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

'' (1962) *'' Dakshayagnam'' (1962) as Sathi Devi *'' Bale Pandiya'' (1962) *''

Aadi Perukku Aadi Perukku, () is a cultural festival celebrated exclusively among Tamil speaking populations from Southern India, on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Adi. The festival pays tribute to water's life-sustaining properties. For the blessing ...

'' (1962) *'' Pangaaligal'' (1961) *'' Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale'' (1961) *'' Malliyam Mangalam'' (1961) *'' Kaanal Neer'' (1961) *''

'' (1961) *''

Naaga Nandhini ''Naga Nandhini'' is a 1961 Indian Tamil language film directed by G. R. Nathan. The film stars Anjali Devi, K. Balaji and Devika. It was released on 10 February 1961. Plot Cast The following list is adapted from the book ''Thiraikalanjiyam ...

'' (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'' (1960) *''

Panchaali ''Panchaali'' is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language 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. Ramasa ...

'' (1959) *''

Sahodhari ''Sahodari'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language drama 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 two children — ...

'' (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 and dialogue were written by Murasoli Maran, and screenplay by Rajendra. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, K. Bal ...

'' (1958) *''

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) *'' Mudhalali'' (1957)

Telugu

A

*'' Adavalle Aligithe'' (1983) *'' Aada Brathuku'' (1965) *'' Andarikante Ghanudu'' (1987) *'' Anna Chellalu'' (1960) *'' Atta okinti kodale'' (1958)

B

*''

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 Cha ...

'' (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 ...

'' (1962)

D

*'' Dharma Pathini'' (1969) *'' Desa Drohulu'' (1964) *'' Dakshayagnam'' (1962) as Sathi Devi

G

*'' Gadusu Pillodu'' (1977) as Vimala *''

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, Jayalalithaa with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by D. V. S. Raju un ...

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

K

*'' Kanchu Kota'' (1967) *'' Karnan'' (1964) *''Kanna Koduku'' (1961)

M

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

N

*'' Nindu Manasulu'' (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 re ...

'' (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. Mahad ...

'' (1974)...Janakamma *''

Papam Pasivadu ''Papam Pasivadu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Adventure film, adventure drama film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Gollapudi Maruti Rao. A remake of the Cinema of South Africa, South African film ''Lost i ...

'' (1972) as Janaki *'' Papa Kosam'' (1968) *'' Pinni'' (1967) *'' Pempudu Koothuru'' (1963) *'' Pendli Pilupu'' (1961) *'' Papa Pariharam'' (1961) *''

Pandanti Kapuram ''Pandanti Kapuram'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. The film features an ensemble cast of Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Jamuna, B. Saroja Devi, Anjali Devi, Gummadi, Prabhakar Reddy ...

'' (1972)

R

*''

Rajakota Rahasyam ''Rajakota Rahasyam'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language historical fantasy film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika with music composed by Vijaya Krishna Murthy. The film was produced by M. K. Gangaraju under the G. R ...

'' (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, Anjali Devi with music composed by Aswatthama. The story was inspired by ''The Prince Who Was a Thief'' (1951), starrin ...

'' (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 portr ...

'' (1984) *'' Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham'' (1972) * '' Sri Krishna Satya'' (1971) as

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*''

Suguna Sundari Katha Suguna may refer to: People * Suguna Purushothaman (1941–2015), Indian vocalist * Suguna Varadachari, Indian vocalist * M. Suguna (born 1952), Indian politician * Chellamalla Suguna Kumari (born 1955), Indian parliamentarian Other uses * Suguna ...

'' (1970) as Suguna Devi *''

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) *''

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'' (1963) as Srimanthini *'' Sabhash Raja'' (1961) *'' Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani'' (1960) as Apoorva Chinthamani *'' 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. The film was produced by Sundarlal Nahata and T. Aswathanarayana under the Rajshree Pro ...

'' (1959)

T

*'' Tara Sasankam'' (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 Ghantasala ...

'' (1970)

Malayalam

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

Nizhalattam ''Nizhalattam'' () is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sudheer, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Thikkurissy Sukumaran N ...

'' (1970) *'' Karuna'' (1966) *'' Kattupookkal'' (1965) as Annie

Hindi

*''

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''. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar in nine roles. It enhanced his status and reputation as an actor ...

'' (1974) *''

Grahasti ''Grihasti'' is a family drama produced by Sphere Origins, that aired on StarPlus 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 musi ...

'' (1961) *'' Ghar Sansar'' (1958)

Kannada

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

References

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