The Economic Times

He left government job to become Tamil cinema's Thenisai Thendral. He composed hits for Ajith Kumar and gave Rajinikanths iconic 'Superstar' theme. Who was Deva?

Iconic music composer Deva, a luminary in the Tamil film industry, has died at the age of 75 due to a heart attack. Renowned for his work during the 1990s, he created memorable soundtracks that brought songs to life for stars like Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Ajith Kumar. Read on to know more about his journey.