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Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75
Veteran Tamil film composer and singer Deva, fondly known as ‘Thenisai Thendral’, passed away in Chennai on October 17, 2026, at the age of 75. Known for his energetic compositions and distinctive musical style, Deva remained one of the most celebrated names in Tamil cinema. With a career spanning more than three decades, Deva composed music for hundreds of films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada…
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| 11:50 | New Indian Express | Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75 |
| 15:12 | New Indian Express | Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75 |
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