Devika Actress Biography

Devika
Born	Prameela Devi 25 April 1943 Madras, Madras Presidency, British India (present day Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died	2 May 2002 (aged 59) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1954–1984
Spouse(s)	Devadas ​ ​ (m. 1968; div. 1990)​
Children	Kanaka (b.1973)
Relatives	Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (grandfather)

Devika (born Prameela Devi)(25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu with few Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi film industry. She was a popular lead actress in the 1960s.

Devika is the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress 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 Ganesan she has acted in films like Karnan, Kulamagal Radhai, Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam, Paava Mannippu, Muradan Muthu, Neela Vaanam and Bale Pandiya.

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.

Devika was admitted to Madras Hospital when she complained of chest pain and after a few days she died following a heart attack.

Devika Actress Movies List:

Tamil[edit]

• Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
• Sathyam (1976)
• Ippadiyum Oru Penn (1975)
• Pillai Selvam (1974)
• Paruva Kaalam (1974)
• Bharatha Vilas (1973)
• Anbu Sagodharargal (1973)
• Veguli Penn (1971)
• Annai Velankanni (1971)
• Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
• Devi (1968)
• Deiveega Uravu (1968)
• Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
• Marakka Mudiyumaa? (1966)
• Thiruvilayadal (1965)
• Anbu Karangal (1965)
• Shanthi (1965)
• Neela Vanam (1965)
• Pazhani (1965)
• Vaazhkai Padagu (1965)
• Muradan Muthu (1964)
• Karnan (1964)
• Andavan Kattalai (1964)
• Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
• Idhayathil Nee (1963)
• Anandha Jodhi (1963)
• Kulamagal Radhai (1963)
• Vaanampadi (1963)
• Kubera Theevu (1963)
• Yarukku Sontham (1963)
• Kadavulai Kanden (1963)
• Pannaiyar Magan (1963)
• Annai Illam (1963)
• Nenjil Ore Alayam (1962)
• Pirandha Naal (1962)
• Neeya Naana? (1962)
• Bandha Pasam (1962)
• Sumaithaangi (1962)
• Dakshayagnam (1962) as Sathi Devi
• Bale Pandiya (1962)
• Aadi Perukku (1962)
• Pangaaligal (1961)
• Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale (1961)
• Malliyam Mangalam (1961)
• Kaanal Neer (1961)
• Pava Mannippu (1961)
• Naaga Nandhini (1961)
• Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
• Ivan Avanethan (1960)
• Panchaali (1959)
• Sahodhari (1959)
• Naalu Veli Nilam (1959)
• Anbu Engey (1958)
• Manamagan Thevai (1957)
• Mudhalali (1957)

Telugu Filmography[edit]

A[edit]

• Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
• Aada Brathuku (1965)
• Anna Chellalu (1960)
• Atta okinti kodale (1958)

B[edit]

• Bhama Vijayam (1967)
• Batasari (1961)

C[edit]

• Chinnanati Snehitulu (1971)
• Chitti Tammudu (1962)

D[edit]

• Dharma Pathini (1969)
• Desa Drohulu (1964)
• Dakshayagnam (1962) as Sathi Devi

G[edit]

• Gandikota Rahasyam (1969) as Lalitha
• Gaali Medalu (1962)

K[edit]

• Kanchu Kota (1967)
• Karna (1963)
• Kanna Koduku (1961)

M[edit]

• Mangalasutram (1966)
• Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962)
• Mangalyam (1960)

N[edit]

• Nindu Manasulu (1967)
• Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
• Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
• Nuvva? Nena? (1962)

P[edit]

• Palleturi Chinnodu (1974)...Janakamma
• Papam Pasivaadu (1972) as Janaki
• Papa Kosam (1968)
• Pinni (1967)
• Pempudu Koothuru (1963)
• Pendli Pilupu (1961)
• Papa Pariharam (1961)

R[edit]

• Rajakota Rahasyam (1971) as Kanchana
• Raktha Sambandham (1962)
• Rechukka (1954)... Lalitha Devi

S[edit]

• Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
• Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
• Sri Krishna Satya (1971) as Rukmini
• Sugunasundari Katha (1970)
• Sri Krishnavataram (1967)
• Somavara Vratha Mahathyam (1963)
• Sabhash Raja (1961)
• Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
• Santhi Nivasam (1960)
• Sabhash Ramudu (1959)

T[edit]

• Tara Sasankam (1969) as Tara
• Taxi Ramudu (1961)

V[edit]

• Vijayam Manade (1970)
• Varudu Kavaali (1957)

Malayalam[edit]

• Pullimaan (1972)
• CID In Jungle (1971)
• Nizhalattam (1970)
• Karuna (1966)
• Kattupookkal (1965) as Annie

Hindi[edit]

• Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
• Man-Mauji (1962)
• Gharana (1961)
• Ghar Sansar (1958)

Kannada[edit]

• Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
• Bhale Rani (1972)

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