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Prameela Devi popularly known as Devika (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu with few Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi film industry.
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.
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 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.
Filmography
Tamil
- 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
- Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
- Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
- Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
- Palleturi Chinnodu (1974)...Janakamma
- Papam Pasivaadu (1972) as Janaki
- Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
- Chinnanati Snehitulu (1971)
- Sri Krishna Satya (1971) as Rukmini
- Rajakota Rahasyam (1971) as Kanchana
- Vijayam Manade (1970)
- Sugunasundari Katha (1970)
- Tara Sasankam (1969) as Tara
- Gandikota Rahasyam (1969) as Lalitha
- Dharma Pathini (1969)
- Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
- Papa Kosam (1968)
- Sri Krishnavataram (1967)
- Pinni (1967)
- Bhama Vijayam (1967)
- Kanchu Kota (1967)
- Nindu Manasulu (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) as 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)
- Santhi Nivasam (1960)
- Sabhash Ramudu (1959)
- Atta okinti kodale (1958)
- Varudu Kavaali (1957)
- Rechukka (1954)... Lalitha Devi
Malayalam
- Pullimaan (1972)
- CID In Jungle (1971)
- Nizhalattam (1970)
- Karuna (1966)
- Kattupookkal (1965) as Annie
Hindi
- Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
- Man-Mauji (1962)
- Gharana (1961)
- Ghar Sansar (1958)
Kannada
- Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
- Bhale Rani (1972)
References
- Blend of grace and charm(10 May 2002). Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- Devika Biography. Retrieved 18 October 2016.