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AIADMK General Secretary EPS pays last respects to legendary music director Deva

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2026 11:31:27 AM IST
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday paid his last respects to the mortal remains of legendary music director Deva at his residence in Chennai.

The last rites of the music director will be performed at Chakkaramallur.

The politicians mourned the loss of the veteran music composer Deva, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 75.

MA Subramanian, the former TN minister and DMK Senior leader, extended his condolences to the family of the music composer.

While talking to the media, he said, "The sorrow of not having him with us today weighs heavily on everyone's heart, as does the grief of his family who must live without him. I express my deepest condolences to everyone in the music industry."

A. Srinath, the actor and Tamil Nadu Minister for Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, called the demise of the composer a "huge loss" to the film and music industry.

He said, "A very talented music composer. He was incredibly simple to get along with. A huge loss to the entire film and music industries. There's so much we could have learned from him. Simple nature and character. His talent, how he handles situations. I've travelled a lot with him and gone to concerts. He was like family. It is very heartbreaking that Deva Sir is not with us today."

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay also paid his tribute to the legendary musician. Former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK president MK Stalin also paid his last respects to music director Deva at his residence in T Nagar following his demise.

The Tamil film fraternity also mourned the loss of Deva.Following Rajinikanth and other superstars, several actors and politicians paid their last respects to the mortal remains of the late composer at his residence in Chennai.

Deva shared a memorable musical association with Rajinikanth, composing for several of the superstars films, including Annamalai (1992), Baashha (1995) and Arunachalam (1997). His signature title-card music, which accompanies the appearance of Rajinikanths name on screen, became an iconic part of the actors cinematic identity.

Chitra Lakshmanan, the actor and Tamil film producer, called Deva a "true gem" person. He described the late music composer as a humble and talented human being. (ANI)

 
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