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{{short description|Indian actress}}<br />
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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Devika<br />
| image = Devika (Prameela Devi) pic.jpg<br />
| caption = Actress Devika<br />
| birth_name = Prameela Devi<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1943|04|25}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] (present day [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India)<br />
| nationality = [[India]]n<br />
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2002|05|02|1943|04|25|df=y}}<br />
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India<br />
| occupation = Actress<br />
| years_active = 1954–1984<br />
| children = [[Kanaka (actress)|Kanaka]] (b.1973)<br />
| spouse = {{Marriage|Devadas|1968|1990|reason=divorced}}<br />
| relatives = [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu]] (grandfather)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Prameela Devi''' popularly known as '''Devika''' (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] with few [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]], [[Hindi]] [[film industry]].<br />
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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 (actress)|Kanaka]] is her daughter.<br />
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== Film career ==<br />
In Tamil, she has acted with all major heroes of the day.<br />
In ''[[Mudhalali]]'', an [[AVM Productions|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]].<br />
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She paired with [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in ''[[Anandha Jodhi]]''. She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film.<br />
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With [[Sivaji Ganesan]] she has acted in films like ''[[Karnan (1964 film)|Karnan]]'', ''[[Kulamagal Radhai]]'', Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam, Paava Mannippu, Muradan Muthu, Neela Vaanam and ''[[Bale Pandiya (1962 film)|Bale Pandiya]]''.<br />
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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 [[C. V. Sridhar|Sridhar]].<br />
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She acted in some other [[C. V. Sridhar|Sridhar]] films like ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (1963 film)|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.<br />
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Devika was admitted to Madras Hospital when she complained of chest pain and after a few days she died following a heart attack.<br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
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=== Tamil ===<br />
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*''[[Naanum Oru Thozhilali]]'' (1986)<br />
*''[[Satyam (1976 film)|Sathyam]]'' (1976)<br />
*''[[Ippadiyum Oru Penn]]'' (1975)<br />
*''[[Papam Pasivadu|Pillai Selvam]]'' (1974)<br />
* ''[[Paruva Kaalam]]'' (1974)<br />
*''[[Bharatha Vilas]]'' (1973)<br />
*''[[Anbu Sagodharargal]]'' (1973)<br />
*''[[Veguli Penn]]'' (1971)<br />
*''[[Annai Velankanni]]'' (1971)<br />
*''[[Engirundho Vandhaal]]'' (1970)<br />
*''[[Devi]]'' (1968)<br />
*''[[Deiveega Uravu]]'' (1968)<br />
*''[[Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' (1966)<br />
*''[[Marakka Mudiyumaa?]]'' (1966)<br />
*''[[Thiruvilayadal]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Anbu Karangal]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Santhi (1965 film)|Shanthi]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Neela Vanam]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Pazhani (1965 film)|Pazhani]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Vaazhkai Padagu]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Muradan Muthu]]'' (1964)<br />
*''[[Karnan (1964 film)|Karnan]]'' (1964)<br />
*''[[Andavan Kattalai]]'' (1964)<br />
*''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (1963 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Idhayathil Nee]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Anandha Jodhi]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Kulamagal Radhai]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Vaanampadi]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Kubera Theevu]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Yarukku Sontham]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Kadavulai Kanden]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Pannaiyar Magan]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Annai Illam]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Nenjil Ore Alayam]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Pirandha Naal]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Neeya Naana?]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Bandha Pasam]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Sumaithaangi]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Dakshayagnam (1962 film)|Dakshayagnam]]'' (1962) as Sathi Devi<br />
*''[[Bale Pandiya (1962 film)|Bale Pandiya]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Aadi Perukku (film)|Aadi Perukku]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Pangaaligal]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Mamiyarum Oru Veetu Marumagale]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Malliyam Mangalam]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Kaanal Neer]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Pava Mannippu]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Naaga Nandhini]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Kalathur Kannamma]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Ivan Avanethan]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Panchaali]]'' (1959)<br />
*''[[Sahodhari]]'' (1959)<br />
*''[[Naalu Veli Nilam]]'' (1959)<br />
*''[[Anbu Engey]]'' (1958)<br />
*''[[Manamagan Thevai]]'' (1957)<br />
*''[[Mudhalali]]'' (1957) <br />
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=== Telugu ===<br />
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*''[[Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra]]'' (1984)<br />
*''[[Adavalle Aligithe]]'' (1983)<br />
*''[[Nippulanti Manishi]]'' (1974)<br />
*''[[Palleturi Chinnodu]]'' (1974)...Janakamma<br />
*''[[Papam Pasivaadu]]'' (1972) as Janaki<br />
*''[[Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham]]'' (1972)<br />
*''[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]]'' (1971)<br />
* ''[[Sri Krishna Satya]]'' (1971) as Rukmini<br />
*''[[Rajakota Rahasyam]]'' (1971) as Kanchana<br />
*''[[Vijayam Manade]]'' (1970)<br />
*''[[Sugunasundari Katha]]'' (1970)<br />
*''[[Tara Sasankam]]'' (1969) as Tara<br />
*''[[Gandikota Rahasyam]]'' (1969) as Lalitha<br />
*''[[Dharma Pathini (1969 film)|Dharma Pathini]]'' (1969)<br />
*''[[Niluvu Dopidi]]'' (1968)<br />
*''[[Papa Kosam]]'' (1968)<br />
*''[[Sri Krishnavataram]]'' (1967)<br />
*''[[Pinni (1967 film)|Pinni]]'' (1967)<br />
*''[[Bhama Vijayam (1967 film)|Bhama Vijayam]]'' (1967)<br />
*''[[Kanchu Kota]]'' (1967)<br />
*''[[Nindu Manasulu]]'' (1967)<br />
*''[[Mangalasutram (1966 film)|Mangalasutram]]'' (1966)<br />
*''[[Aada Brathuku (1965 film)|Aada Brathuku]]'' (1965)<br />
*''[[Desa Drohulu]]'' (1964)<br />
*''[[Karna (1963 film)|Karna]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Mahamantri Timmarusu (film)|Mahamantri Timmarusu]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Pempudu Koothuru]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Somavara Vratha Mahathyam]]'' (1963)<br />
*''[[Rakta Sambandham (1962 film)|Raktha Sambandham]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Nuvva? Nena?]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Dakshayagnam (1962 film)|Dakshayagnam]]'' (1962) as Sathi Devi<br />
*''[[Gaali Medalu]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Taxi Ramudu]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Pendli Pilupu]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Kanna Koduku]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Papa Pariharam]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Batasari]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Sabhash Raja]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Mangalyam (1960 film)|Mangalyam]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Anna Chellalu]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Santhi Nivasam]]'' (1960)<br />
*''[[Sabhash Ramudu]]'' (1959)<br />
*''[[Atta okinti kodale]]'' (1958)<br />
*''[[Varudu Kavaali]]'' (1957)<br />
*''[[Rechukka]]'' (1954)... Lalitha Devi<br />
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=== Malayalam ===<br />
*''[[Pulliman (1972 film)|Pullimaan]]'' (1972)<br />
*''[[CID In Jungle]]'' (1971)<br />
*''[[Nizhalattam]]'' (1970)<br />
*''[[Karuna (film)|Karuna]]'' (1966)<br />
*''[[Kattupookkal]]'' (1965) as Annie<br />
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=== Hindi ===<br />
*''[[Naya Din Nai Raat]]'' (1974)<br />
*''[[Man-Mauji]]'' (1962)<br />
*''[[Gharana (1961 film)|Gharana]]'' (1961)<br />
*''[[Ghar Sansar (1958 film)|Ghar Sansar]]'' (1958)<br />
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=== Kannada ===<br />
*''[[Maadi Madidavaru]]'' (1974)<br />
*''[[Bhale Rani]]'' (1972)<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
* {{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051000830500.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020621133928/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051000830500.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=21 June 2002 | title=Blend of grace and charm | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=10 May 2002 | access-date=18 October 2016}}<br />
* {{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0222160/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm | title=Devika Biography | work=India Movies Database | access-date=18 October 2016}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb name|0222160}}<br />
* [http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Devika&limit=7 Devika at MSI]<br />
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[[Category:2002 deaths]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses from Chennai]]<br />
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century Indian actresses]]<br />
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]</div>
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