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Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75

Veteran Tamil film composer and singer Deva, popularly known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, according to reports. He was 75. Reports state that the composer was admitted to Surya Hospital at around 8.30 am, where he died suddenly. Further details regarding the circumstances of his death are awaited. Born Devanesan Chokkalingam on November 20, 1950, Deva…

New Indian Express 17/10/2026, 11:50:12 am IST

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