Overview
- Veteran composer Deva was taken to a private hospital after chest pain on Saturday, October 17, and doctors said he had no pulse on arrival and could not be revived.
- His body was brought to his T. Nagar residence in Chennai for people to pay respects and high‑profile visitors including Rajinikanth and state leaders made condolence visits.
- Across nearly four decades Deva composed for more than 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and became known for bringing Chennai’s gaana street‑music style into mainstream film soundtracks.
- Reports differ on the medical cause of death with several outlets citing a heart attack while others note no official cause has yet been released.
- Funeral and last‑rites arrangements have not been publicly confirmed and the film industry and fans are preparing tributes that will underscore Deva’s enduring place in Tamil popular culture.