Devika
Devika | |
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Actress Devika | |
Born |
Prameela Devi 25 April 1943 Chennai |
Died |
2 May 2002 59) Chennai | (aged
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1954-1984 |
Spouse(s) |
Devadas (m.1972-1990) (divorced) |
Children | Kanaka (b.1973) |
Family | Raghupathi Venkaiah (grandfather) |
Devika or Prameela Devi (Tamil: பிரமிளா தேவி, 25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was a Tamil and Telugu actress.
Devika is the granddaughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress Kanaka is her daughter.
Film career
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.
Filmography
Tamil
- Sathyam (1976)
- Ippadiyum Oru Penn (1975)
- Pillai Selvam (1974)
- Bharatha Vilas (1973)
- Anbu Sagodharargal (1973)
- Agathiyar (1972)
- Veguli Penn (1971)
- Annai Velankanni (1971)
- Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
- Devi (1968)
- Deiveega Uravu (1968)
- Penne Nee Vazhga (1967)
- 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)
- Bandha Pasam (1962)
- Sumaithaangi (1962)
- Dakshayagnam (1962)... 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)
- Thayapol Pillai Noolapol Selai (1959)
- Naalu Veli Nilam (1959)
- Anbu Engey (1958)
- Manamagan Thevai (1957)
- Mudhalali (1957) - Debut in Tamil
Telugu
- Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
- Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
- Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
- Palleturi Chinnodu (1974)...Janakamma
- Papam Pasivaadu (1972) ... Janaki
- Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
- Chinnanati Snehitulu (1971)
- Sri Krishna Satya (1971)...Rukmini
- Rajakota Rahasyam (1971)... Kanchana
- Vijayam Manade (1970)
- Sugunasundari Katha (1970)
- Tara Sasankam (1969) ... Tara
- Gandikota Rahasyam (1969)... Lalitha
- Dharma Pathini (1969)
- Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
- Papa Kosam (1968)
- Shri Krishnavataram (1967)
- Pinni (1967)
- Bhama Vijayam (1967)
- Kanchu Kota (1967)
- Nindu Masasulu (1967)
- Mangalasutram (1966)
- Aada Brathuku (1965)
- Desa Drohulu (1964)
- Karna (1963)
- Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962)
- Chitti Tammudu (1962)
- Pempudu Koothuru (1963)
- Somavara Vratha Mahathyam (1963)
- Raktha Sambandham (1962)
- Nuvva? Nena? (1962)
- Dakshayagnam (1962)... Sathi Devi
- Gaali Medalu (1962)
- Taxi Ramudu (1961)
- Pendli Pilupu (1961)
- Kanna Koduku (1961)
- Papa Pariharam (1961)
- Batasari (1961)
- Sabhash Raja (1961)
- Mangalyam (1960)
- Anna Chellalu (1960)
- Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
- Shanthi Nivasam (1960)
- Sabhash Ramudu (1959)
- Varudu Kavaali (1957)
- Rechukka (1954)... Lalitha Devi
Malayalam
- Pullimaan (1972)
- CID In Jungle (1971)
- Nizhalattam (1970)
- Karuna (1966)
- Kattupookkal (1965) .... Annie
Hindi
- Naya Din Nai Raat (Hindi, 1974)
- Man-Mauji (1962)
- Gharana (1961)
- Ghar Sansar (1958)
Kannada
- Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
- Bhale Rani (1972)
References
- "Blend of grace and charm". The Hindu. 10 May 2002. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- "Devika Biography". India Movies Database. Retrieved 18 October 2016.