Deva

Deva

Known for: Sound
Biography: 1950-11-20 (73 years old)

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Biography

Devanesan Chokkalingam, popularly known as Deva, is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.


Deva has composed music for many films within a very short period. He debuted as a film music director in the film Manasukkeththa Maharaasa in 1989. In the intervening years he has composed music for a total of more than 400 films.

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Filmography

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Va Varalam Va

Va Varalam Va (2023)

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Partner

Partner (2023)

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Jambu Maharishi

Jambu Maharishi (2023)

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Irumban

Irumban (2023)

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Therkathi Veeran

Therkathi Veeran (2022)

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Hostel

Hostel (2022)

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Vaazhl

Vaazhl (2021)

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Karnan

Karnan (2021)

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Mookuthi Amman

Mookuthi Amman (2020)

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Galtha

Galtha (2020)

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Nethraa

Nethraa (2019)

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Annanukku Jey

Annanukku Jey (2018)

Movie
Playback Singer
Theri

Theri (2016)

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Music
Dummy Tappasu

Dummy Tappasu (2015)

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Music
Mattu Thaavani

Mattu Thaavani (2012)

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Kondaan Koduthaan

Kondaan Koduthaan (2012)

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Udhaya Neram

Udhaya Neram (2011)

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Pollachi Mappiley

Pollachi Mappiley (2010)

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Pen Singam

Pen Singam (2010)

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Kutti Pisasu

Kutti Pisasu (2010)

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Sivappu Mazhai

Sivappu Mazhai (2010)

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Suriyan Satta Kalloori

Suriyan Satta Kalloori (2009)

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Aarumugam

Aarumugam (2009)

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Cheena Thaana 001

Cheena Thaana 001 (2007)

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Manikanda

Manikanda (2007)

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Adavadi

Adavadi (2007)

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Thirumagan

Thirumagan (2007)

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Viyabari

Viyabari (2007)

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Vanakkam Thalaiva

Vanakkam Thalaiva (2005)

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Vishnu Sena

Vishnu Sena (2005)

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Sivakaasi

Sivakaasi (2005)

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Girivalam

Girivalam (2005)

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Devathayai Kanden

Devathayai Kanden (2005)

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Englishkaran

Englishkaran (2005)

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Jai Surya

Jai Surya (2004)

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Maha Nadigan

Maha Nadigan (2004)

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Jore

Jore (2004)

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Gajendra

Gajendra (2004)

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Super Da

Super Da (2004)

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Adi Thadi

Adi Thadi (2004)

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Kadamba

Kadamba (2004)

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Engal Anna

Engal Anna (2004)

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Kadhal Kirukkan

Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)

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Soori

Soori (2003)

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Vijaya Dashami

Vijaya Dashami (2003)

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Kadhal Sadugudu

Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)

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Original Music Composer
Dum

Dum (2003)

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Ramachandra

Ramachandra (2003)

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Annai Kaligambal

Annai Kaligambal (2003)

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Chokka Thangam

Chokka Thangam (2003)

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Naaga

Naaga (2003)

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Virumbugiren

Virumbugiren (2002)

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Kadhal Azhivathillai

Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)

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Bagavathi

Bagavathi (2002)

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Samasthanam

Samasthanam (2002)

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Panchatanthiram

Panchatanthiram (2002)

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Simhadriya Simha

Simhadriya Simha (2002)

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123

123 (2002)

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Red

Red (2002)

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Phantom

Phantom (2002)

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Vivaramana Aalu

Vivaramana Aalu (2002)

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Pammal K. Sambandam

Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)

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Naanu Naane

Naanu Naane (2002)

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Castle Mariamman

Castle Mariamman (2001)

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Kadal Pookkal

Kadal Pookkal (2001)

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Original Music Composer
Azhagana Naatkal

Azhagana Naatkal (2001)

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Original Music Composer
Kotigobba

Kotigobba (2001)

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Kabadi Kabadi

Kabadi Kabadi (2001)

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Veettoda Mappillai

Veettoda Mappillai (2001)

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Maayan

Maayan (2001)

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Chocolate

Chocolate (2001)

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Kalakalappu

Kalakalappu (2001)

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Ninaikkatha Naalillai

Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)

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Dost

Dost (2001)

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Citizen

Citizen (2001)

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Lovely

Lovely (2001)

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Sri Raja Rajeswari

Sri Raja Rajeswari (2001)

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Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001)

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Seenu

Seenu (2000)

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Vaanavil

Vaanavil (2000)

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Music
Kannukku Kannaga

Kannukku Kannaga (2000)

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Original Music Composer
Uyirile Kalanthathu

Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000)

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Krodham 2

Krodham 2 (2000)

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Sabhash

Sabhash (2000)

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Unnai Kann Theduthey

Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000)

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Kannaal Pesavaa

Kannaal Pesavaa (2000)

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Vetri Kodi Kattu

Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)

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Ennamma Kannu

Ennamma Kannu (2000)

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Kushi

Kushi (2000)

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Bagunnara?

Bagunnara? (2000)

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Veeranadai

Veeranadai (2000)

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Vallarasu

Vallarasu (2000)

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Sandhitha Velai

Sandhitha Velai (2000)

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Appu

Appu (2000)

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Thai Porandaachu

Thai Porandaachu (2000)

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Eazhaiyin Sirippil

Eazhaiyin Sirippil (2000)

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Mugavari

Mugavari (2000)

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Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham

Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999)

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Azhagarsamy

Azhagarsamy (1999)

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Iraniyan

Iraniyan (1999)

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Maanaseega Kadhal

Maanaseega Kadhal (1999)

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Ooty

Ooty (1999)

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Hello

Hello (1999)

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Anbulla Kadhalukku

Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999)

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Minsara Kanna

Minsara Kanna (1999)

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Kannodu Kanbathellam

Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)

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Kanave Kalaiyadhe

Kanave Kalaiyadhe (1999)

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Viralukketha Veekkam

Viralukketha Veekkam (1999)

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Suyamvaram

Suyamvaram (1999)

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Nenjinile

Nenjinile (1999)

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Oruvan

Oruvan (1999)

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Anantha Poongattre...

Anantha Poongattre... (1999)

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Vaali

Vaali (1999)

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Chinna Raja

Chinna Raja (1999)

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Music
Kallazhagar

Kallazhagar (1999)

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Ninaivirukkum Varai

Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999)

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King

King (1998)

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Pudhumai Pithan

Pudhumai Pithan (1998)

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En Uyir Nee Thaane

En Uyir Nee Thaane (1998)

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Veeram Vilanja Mannu

Veeram Vilanja Mannu (1998)

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Unnudan

Unnudan (1998)

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Kannedhirey Thondrinal

Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998)

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Ellame En Pondattithaan

Ellame En Pondattithaan (1998)

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Love Story 1999

Love Story 1999 (1998)

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En Aasai Rasave

En Aasai Rasave (1998)

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Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998)

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Tholi Prema

Tholi Prema (1998)

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Sandhippoma

Sandhippoma (1998)

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Natpukkaga

Natpukkaga (1998)

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Priyamudan

Priyamudan (1998)

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Iniyavale

Iniyavale (1998)

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Gunda Mawali

Gunda Mawali (1998)

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Ninaithen Vandhai

Ninaithen Vandhai (1998)

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Santhosham

Santhosham (1998)

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Vaettiya Madichu Kattu

Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998)

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Sundara Pandian

Sundara Pandian (1998)

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Kaadhale Nimmadhi

Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)

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Greeku Veerudu

Greeku Veerudu (1998)

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Pudhalvan

Pudhalvan (1997)

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Chachi 420

Chachi 420 (1997)

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Rettai Jadai Vayasu

Rettai Jadai Vayasu (1997)

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Thadayam

Thadayam (1997)

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Porkkalam

Porkkalam (1997)

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Vidukathai

Vidukathai (1997)

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Master

Master (1997)

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Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu (1997)

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Kalyana Vaibhogam

Kalyana Vaibhogam (1997)

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Adimai Changili

Adimai Changili (1997)

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Nerrukku Ner

Nerrukku Ner (1997)

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Pagaivan

Pagaivan (1997)

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Amruthavarshini

Amruthavarshini (1997)

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Itha Oru Snehagatha

Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)

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Once More

Once More (1997)

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Pasamulla Pandiyare

Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997)

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Aahaa..!

Aahaa..! (1997)

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Pongalo Pongal

Pongalo Pongal (1997)

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Sishya

Sishya (1997)

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Music
Arunachalam

Arunachalam (1997)

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Original Music Composer
Mappillai Gounder

Mappillai Gounder (1997)

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Vaimaye Vellum

Vaimaye Vellum (1997)

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Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga

Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997)

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Bharathi Kannammaa

Bharathi Kannammaa (1997)

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Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen (1997)

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Nesam

Nesam (1997)

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Nalla Manusukkaran

Nalla Manusukkaran (1997)

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Dharma Chakkaram

Dharma Chakkaram (1997)

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Cinematographer
Periya Thambi

Periya Thambi (1997)

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Original Music Composer
Gopala Gopala

Gopala Gopala (1996)

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Kalki

Kalki (1996)

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Gokulathil Seethai

Gokulathil Seethai (1996)

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Panchalankurichi

Panchalankurichi (1996)

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Original Music Composer
Senathipathi

Senathipathi (1996)

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Avvai Shanmugi

Avvai Shanmugi (1996)

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Original Music Composer
Sivasakthi

Sivasakthi (1996)

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The Prince

The Prince (1996)

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Original Music Composer
Tamizh Selvan

Tamizh Selvan (1996)

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Kadhal Kottai

Kadhal Kottai (1996)

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Original Music Composer
Kaalam Maari Pochu

Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)

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Summa Irunga Machan

Summa Irunga Machan (1996)

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Maanbumigu Maanavan

Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996)

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Kalloori Vaasal

Kalloori Vaasal (1996)

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King Solomon

King Solomon (1996)

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Maha Prabhu

Maha Prabhu (1996)

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Thaayagam

Thaayagam (1996)

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Parambarai

Parambarai (1996)

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Vaanmathi

Vaanmathi (1996)

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Original Music Composer
Thirumbi Paar

Thirumbi Paar (1996)

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Composer
Aasai

Aasai (1995)

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Composer
Thaikulame Thaikulame

Thaikulame Thaikulame (1995)

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Nadodi Mannan

Nadodi Mannan (1995)

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Composer
Vishnu

Vishnu (1995)

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Music
Gandhi Pirantha Mann

Gandhi Pirantha Mann (1995)

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Original Music Composer
Chakravarthy

Chakravarthy (1995)

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Music
Chellakannu

Chellakannu (1995)

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Original Music Composer
Thirumoorthy

Thirumoorthy (1995)

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Deva

Deva (1995)

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Original Music Composer
Gangai Karai Paattu

Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)

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Veluchami

Veluchami (1995)

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Original Music Composer
Kattumarakaran

Kattumarakaran (1995)

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Baasha

Baasha (1995)

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Music
Karuppu Nila

Karuppu Nila (1995)

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Music
Nila

Nila (1994)

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Magudikkaran

Magudikkaran (1994)

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Original Music Composer
Veera Padhakkam

Veera Padhakkam (1994)

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Original Music Composer
Pattukottai Periyappa

Pattukottai Periyappa (1994)

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Rajapandi

Rajapandi (1994)

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Music
En Aasai Machaan

En Aasai Machaan (1994)

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Sarigamapadani

Sarigamapadani (1994)

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Thamarai

Thamarai (1994)

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Rasigan

Rasigan (1994)

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Music
Pathavippiramaanam

Pathavippiramaanam (1994)

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Music
Pathavi Pramanam

Pathavi Pramanam (1994)

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Namma Annachi

Namma Annachi (1994)

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Original Music Composer
Vaa Magale Vaa

Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)

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Bhale Pellam

Bhale Pellam (1994)

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Aranmanai Kaavalan

Aranmanai Kaavalan (1994)

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Composer
Subramaniya Swamy

Subramaniya Swamy (1994)

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Composer
Purusha Lakshanam

Purusha Lakshanam (1993)

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Sendhoorapandi

Sendhoorapandi (1993)

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Music
Kattabomman

Kattabomman (1993)

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Original Music Composer
Maravan

Maravan (1993)

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Original Music Composer
Moondravadhu Kann

Moondravadhu Kann (1993)

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Music
Rajadhurai

Rajadhurai (1993)

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Original Music Composer
Pass Mark

Pass Mark (1993)

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Music
Band Master

Band Master (1993)

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Original Music Composer
Munarivippu

Munarivippu (1993)

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Thanga Pappa

Thanga Pappa (1993)

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Suriyan Chandiran

Suriyan Chandiran (1993)

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Original Music Composer
Solaiyamma

Solaiyamma (1992)

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Samundi

Samundi (1992)

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Pondatti Rajyam

Pondatti Rajyam (1992)

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Kottai Vaasal

Kottai Vaasal (1992)

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Original Music Composer
Suriyan

Suriyan (1992)

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Annamalai

Annamalai (1992)

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Unakkaga Piranthen

Unakkaga Piranthen (1992)

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Oor Mariyadhai

Oor Mariyadhai (1992)

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Original Music Composer
Therku Theru Machan

Therku Theru Machan (1992)

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Government Mappillai

Government Mappillai (1992)

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Ilavarasan

Ilavarasan (1992)

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Original Music Composer
Kizhakku Veedhi

Kizhakku Veedhi (1992)

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Original Music Composer
Vasalil Oru Vennila

Vasalil Oru Vennila (1991)

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Composer
Vasanthakala Paravai

Vasanthakala Paravai (1991)

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Pudhu Manidhan

Pudhu Manidhan (1991)

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Original Music Composer
En Pottukku Sonthakkaran

En Pottukku Sonthakkaran (1991)

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Composer
Vaigasi Poranthachu

Vaigasi Poranthachu (1990)

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Playback Singer
Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

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Composer
Vande Matharam

Vande Matharam

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Sainika

Sainika

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Ratings

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Information

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1950-11-20 (73 years old)

Children
Srikanth Deva

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
ദേവ, దేవా, Devanesan Chokkalingam, Thenisai Thendral


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