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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays tribute to veteran music composer Deva, announces state honours

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays tribute to veteran music composer Deva, announces state honours

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 17 (ANI): Tamil Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has offered his heartfelt tributes to late music composer Deva, expressing deep shock and sorrow. 
“Upon learning of the passing of Thiru. Deva, the unique music composer of Tamil cinema who captivated the hearts of the common people with his folk songs, the "Theni Breeze of Melody," I am filled with profound shock and deep sorrow,” read a statement on the official social media handle of Tamil Nadu CMO.

தமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் தனித்துவமான இசையமைப்பாளரும், கானா பாடல்களால் எளிய மக்களின் மனங்களைக் கவர்ந்தவருமான 'தேனிசைத் தென்றல்' திரு.தேவா அவர்கள் மறைந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியும், ஆழ்ந்த வேதனையும் அடைந்தேன். தமிழ், தெலுங்கு, மலையாளம், கன்னடம் ஆகிய மொழிகளில் 400-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட திரைப்படங்களுக்கு இசையமைத்ததோடு, பல கானா பாடல்களை எழுதி, அவரே பாடியும் உள்ளார். கலைமாமணி உள்ளிட்ட பல்வேறு விருதுகளைப் பெற்ற திரு.தேவா அவர்களின் இசைப் பயணமும், பாடல்களும் திரையிசை வரலாற்றில் என்றும் நிலைத்திருக்கும். அவரது மறைவு தமிழ்த் திரையுலகிற்கு பேரிழப்பாகும். இசையமைப்பாளர் திரு.தேவா அவர்களை இழந்துவாடும் குடும்பத்தினருக்கும், உறவினர்களுக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும், திரைத்துறையினருக்கும், இசை ரசிகர்களுக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலையும், அனுதாபங்களையும் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.

— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) October 17, 2026


CM Vijay remembered the veteran composer’s musical legacy, adding, “Deva, who received numerous awards including Kalaimamani, his musical journey and songs will forever endure in the history of film music. His demise is an irreplaceable loss to Tamil cinema. I convey my deepest condolences and sympathies to the family members grieving the loss of music composer Thiru. Deva, as well as to his relatives, friends, film industry colleagues, and music lovers.”
Veteran Tamil music composer Deva, renowned for his ‘Gaana’ songs, has passed away on Saturday. 
Tributes have been pouring in for him across social media platforms, with political leaders, celebrities, and fans remembering his work. 
Superstar Rajinikanth arrived at the residence of veteran music composer Deva to pay his last respects. 
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also arrived at Deva’s residence in Chennai's T Nagar to pay his final tributes.
To honour the late music composer, the Tamil Nadu government will accord state honours. 
“The Government will accord State Honours to the final journey of Music Composer Mr. Deva. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay announces,” the Tamil Nadu CMO said.
https://x.com/CMOTamilnadu/status/2111389464195203151
The late music composer Deva predominantly worked in Tamil cinema, making music for more than 400 films. He also composed music for Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. 
Deva famously composed the iconic title card music for superstar Rajinikanth, which has been consistently used for the actor’s film introductions. Deva was born on November 20, 1950. (ANI)

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