Devika

Devika

Biography: Devika or Prameela Devi (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was a Tamil and Telugu actress. Devika is the granddaughter of Telugu cinema doyen Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles was a Mayor of Chennai. Kanaka is her daughter. In Tamil, she has acted with all major heroes of the day. In Mudhalali, an AVM film, in which she made her debut, she paired with S. S. Rajendran. The film received a certificate as the (Best regional language film) for the year from the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. She paired with M. G. Ramachandran in Anandha Jodhi. She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film. With Sivaji Ganeshan she has acted in films like Karnan, Kulamagal Radhai and Bale Pandiya, pairing with him in the last mentioned film. Her role in Sumaithaangi was very moving. Though she is paired with Gemini Ganesan in this film, the relationship did not culminate in marriage and the end was a tragedy. This was a film by Sridhar. She acted in some other Sridhar films like Nenjam Marappathillai and Nenjil Or Aalayam. The song Sonnadhu Nee thaanaa in Nenjil or Aalayam became a hit because of her acting, apart from the lyrics and music.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: April 25, 1943

Deathday: May 02, 2002

Popularity:

2.117

Known For

Sahodari
Sahodari

1959-12-11

Anandha Jodhi
Anandha Jodhi

1963-07-05

Aadi Perruku
Aadi Perruku

1962-08-02

Bharatha Vilas
Bharatha Vilas

1973-03-24

Anbu Karangal
Anbu Karangal

1965-02-18

Thiruvilayadal
Thiruvilayadal

1965-07-31

Shanthi
Shanthi

1965-04-22

Saraswathi Sabatham
Saraswathi Sabatham

1966-09-03

Annai Illam
Annai Illam

1963-11-14

Bale Pandiya
Bale Pandiya

1962-05-26

Kulamagal Raadhai
Kulamagal Raadhai

1962-12-31

Bandha Pasam
Bandha Pasam

1962-10-27

Paavai Vilakku
Paavai Vilakku

1960-01-31

Idayathil Nee
Idayathil Nee

1963-06-14

Agathiyar
Agathiyar

1972-01-14

Sathyam
Sathyam

1976-05-06

Bhama Vijayam
Bhama Vijayam

1967-06-29

Desa Drohulu
Desa Drohulu

1964-05-07

Kalathur Kannamma
Kalathur Kannamma

1960-03-15

Neela Vanam
Neela Vanam

1965-12-10

Thaaye Unakkaga
Thaaye Unakkaga

1966-08-26

Dakshayagnam
Dakshayagnam

1962-05-10

Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra

1984-11-29

Desa Drohulu
Desa Drohulu

1973-03-29

Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Mahamantri Thimmarusu

1962-07-26

Nippulanti Manishi
Nippulanti Manishi

1974-10-25

Rechukka
Rechukka

1955-03-25

Nenjil Oor Aalayam
Nenjil Oor Aalayam

1962-01-26

Mudhalali
Mudhalali

1957-10-22

Veguli Penn
Veguli Penn

1971-07-02

Sri Krishnavataram
Sri Krishnavataram

1967-10-12

Karnan
Karnan

1964-01-14

Andavan Kattalai
Andavan Kattalai

1964-12-31

Pullimaan
Pullimaan

1972-05-12

Nenjam Marappathillai
Nenjam Marappathillai

1963-08-02

Sumaithaangi
Sumaithaangi

1962-12-07

Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Naanum Oru Thozhilali

1986-05-01

Vanambadi
Vanambadi

1963-03-09

Vazhkai Padagu
Vazhkai Padagu

1965-03-26

Naalu Veli Nilam
Naalu Veli Nilam

1959-09-02

Pazhani
Pazhani

1965-01-14

Paruva kaalam
Paruva kaalam

1974-02-09

Engirundho Vandhaal
Engirundho Vandhaal

1970-10-29

Paava Mannippu
Paava Mannippu

1961-03-16

Annai Velankanni
Annai Velankanni

1971-08-15

Papam Pasivadu
Papam Pasivadu

1972-09-29