Who Was Deva? Legendary Composer Behind Rajinikanth’s Iconic Intro Music Dies At 75, Leaving Tamil Cinema In Mourning
Veteran Tamil music composer and singer Deva, popularly known as Thenisai Thendral, died in Chennai at 75 on October 17 after suffering chest pain. Known for his memorable tunes in Rajinikanth films like Baashha, Annamalai and Arunachalam, he leaves behind a lasting musical legacy.
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- Films & OTT
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- Tamil Nadu
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- bhumi vashisht
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- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 1:29 pm IST
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