Devika
Devika | |
---|---|
Born |
Prameela Devi 25 April 1942 Chennai |
Died |
May 2, 2002 Chennai |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1954-1985 |
Spouse(s) | Devadas (1972-1990) (divorced) |
Children | Kanaka |
Family | Raghupathi Venkaiah (grandfather) |
Devika or Prameela Devi (25th April 1942 – 1st May 2002) was a Tamil and Telugu actress.
Devika is the granddaughter of Telugu cinema doyen Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles was a Mayor of Chennai. Kanaka is her daughter.
Some Remarkable Films
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)
- Poojaikku Vandha Malar (1965)
- Neela Vanam (1965)
- Pazhani (1965)
- Vaazhkai Padagu (1965)
- Muradan Muthu (1964)
- Karnan (1964)
- Andavan Kattalai (1964)
- Vazhi Pirandhadhu (1964)
- Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
- Idhayathil Nee (1963)
- Anandha Jodhi (1963)
- Kulamagal Radhai (1963)
- Ayiram Kalathu Payir (1963)
- Vaanampadi (1963)
- Kubera Theevu (1963)
- Yarukku Sondam (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)
- Kumara Raja (1961)
- Pangaaligal (1961)
- Kanal Neer (1961)
- Pava Mannippu (1961)
- Naaga Nandhini (1961)
- Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam (1960)
- Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
- Ivan Avenethan (1960)
- Panchaali (1959)
- Sahodhari (1959)
- Naalu Veli Nilam (1959)
- Anbu Engey (1958)
- Manamagan Thevai (1957)
- Mudhalali (1957) - Debut in Tamil
Telugu
- Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
- Adavallu Aligithe (1983)
- Dhevudunnaru Jagratha (1978)
- Papam Pasivaadu (1972) ... Janaki
- Chinnanaati Snehithulu (1971)
- Rajakota Rahasyam (1971)... Kanchana
- Vijayam Manathe (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)
- Kanchukota (1967)
- Nindu Manasulu (1967)
- Mangala Soothram (1966)
- Aada Brathuku (1965)
- Desadrogulu (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)
- Gharana (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 Kavali (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.