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Education

Deva, the man who gave Gaana a place in cinema

Reported by The Times Of India 17 Oct 2026, 11:32 pm IST 1 min read

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Deva brought Chennai’s Gaana into mainstream Tamil cinema, crafting simple, hook-driven hits and iconic songs for Rajinikanth, Vijay and Ajith.

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Section: Education
Topics: Films & OTT
Places: Tamil Nadu
First reported by: The Times Of India
Reporter: neeraja ramesh
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 11:32 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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