Deva

male

Born on November 20, 1950 (74 years old)

From Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Known for Sound

Biography

Devanesan Chokkalingam, popularly known as Deva, is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry. Deva has composed music for many films within a very short period. He debuted as a film music director in the film Manasukkeththa Maharaasa in 1989. In the intervening years he has composed music for a total of more than 400 films.

Cast Credits

1998
- Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
  as
  Cameo Appearance
  1998
1996
- Summa Irunga Machan
  1996

Crew Credits

2025
- Kadukka
  as
  Playback Singer
  2025
2024
- Laandhar
  as
  Lyricist
  2024
- P2
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2024
2023
- Partner
  as
  Playback Singer
  2023
- Va Varalam Va
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2023
- Jambu Maharishi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2023
- Irumban
  as
  Playback Singer
  2023
2022
- Therkathi Veeran
  as
  Playback Singer
  2022
- Hostel
  as
  Playback Singer
  2022
2021
- Karnan
  as
  Playback Singer
  2021
- Vaazhl
  as
  Playback Singer
  2021
2020
- Galtha
  as
  Playback Singer
  2020
- Mookuthi Amman
  as
  Playback Singer
  2020
2019
- Nethraa
  as
  Playback Singer
  2019
2018
- Annanukku Jey
  as
  Playback Singer
  2018
2016
- Theri
  as
  Playback Singer
  2016
2015
- no image
  Dummy Tappasu
  as
  Music
  2015
2012
- Kondaan Koduthaan
  as
  Music
  2012
- no image
  Mattu Thaavani
  as
  Music
  2012
2011
- no image
  Udhaya Neram
  as
  Music
  2011
2010
- no image
  Sivappu Mazhai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2010
- Pen Singam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2010
- no image
  Pollachi Mappiley
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2010
2009
- no image
  Suriyan Satta Kalloori
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2009
- Aarumugam
  as
  Music
  2009
2007
- Manikanda
  as
  Music
  2007
- Cheena Thaana 001
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2007
- no image
  Adavadi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2007
- Thirumagan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2007
- Viyabari
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2007
2005
- Sivakasi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2005
- no image
  Girivalam
  as
  Music
  2005
- Vishnu Sena
  as
  Music
  2005
- Devathayai Kanden
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2005
- Englishkaran
  as
  Music
  2005
2004
- Jore
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2004
- Gajendra
  as
  Music
  2004
- Engal Anna
  as
  Music
  2004
- no image
  Adi Thadi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2004
- Jai Surya
  as
  Music
  2004
- Super Da
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2004
- Maha Nadigan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2004
2003
- Kadhal Sadugudu
  as
  Music
  2003
- no image
  Chokka Thangam
  as
  Music
  2003
- Kadhal Kirukkan
  as
  Music
  2003
- no image
  Soori
  as
  Music
  2003
- Ramachandra
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2003
- Dum
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2003
- Naaga
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2003
- Vijaya Dashami
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2003
- Raja Narasimha
  as
  Music Director
  2003
2002
- Samasthanam
  as
  Music
  2002
- Bagavathi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2002
- Phantom
  as
  Music
  2002
- Red
  as
  Music
  2002
- no image
  123
  as
  Music
  2002
- Virumbugiren
  as
  Music
  2002
- Panchatanthiram
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2002
- Pammal K. Sambandam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2002
2001
- Chocklet
  as
  Music
  2001
- Citizen
  as
  Music
  2001
- Maayan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- Lovely
  as
  Music
  2001
- Dost
  as
  Music
  2001
- no image
  Kabadi Kabadi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- no image
  Kadal Pookkal
  as
  Music
  2001
- no image
  Ninaikkatha Naalillai
  as
  Music
  2001
- Veettoda Mappillai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- Azhagana Naatkal
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- Kalakalappu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- Castle Mariamman
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- no image
  Sri Raja Rajeswari
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
- Kotigobba
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2001
2000
- Vallarasu
  as
  Music
  2000
- Thai Porandaachu
  as
  Music
  2000
- Ennamma Kannu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- no image
  Veeranadai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Vetri Kodi Kattu
  as
  Music
  2000
- Eazhaiyin Sirippil
  as
  Music
  2000
- Vaanavil
  as
  Music
  2000
- Kannukku Kannaga
  as
  Music
  2000
- no image
  Kannaal Pesavaa
  as
  Music
  2000
- no image
  Sandhitha Velai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- no image
  Unnai Kann Theduthey
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- no image
  Bagunnara?
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Krodham 2
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Sabhash
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Appu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Uyirile Kalanthathu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Kushi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Mugavari
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- no image
  Seenu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  2000
- Galate Aliyandru
  as
  Music Director
  2000
1999
- Minsara Kanna
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1999
- no image
  Oruvan
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Suyamvaram
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Kallazhagar
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Anantha Poongattre...
  as
  Music
  1999
- Nenjinile
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Ooty
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1999
- no image
  Chinna Raja
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Maanaseega Kadhal
  as
  Music
  1999
- Hello
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Iraniyan
  as
  Music
  1999
- no image
  Ninaivirukkum Varai
  as
  Music
  1999
- Kanave Kalaiyadhe
  as
  Music
  1999
- Kannodu Kanbathellam
  as
  Music
  1999
- Anbulla Kadhalukku
  as
  Music
  1999
- Viralukketha Veekkam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1999
- no image
  Azhagarsamy
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1999
- Vaali
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1999
1998
- no image
  Veeram Vilanja Mannu
  as
  Music
  1998
- Priyamudan
  as
  Music
  1998
- Ninaithen Vandhai
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  En Uyir Nee Thaane
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  Iniyavale
  as
  Music
  1998
- Tholi Prema
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  En Aasai Rasave
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  Unnudan
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  Pudhumai Pithan
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  Santhosham
  as
  Music
  1998
- no image
  Sundara Pandian
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1998
- Love Story 1999
  as
  Music
  1998
- Kannedhirey Thondrinal
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1998
- Ellame En Pondattithaan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1998
- Kaadhale Nimmadhi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1998
- Sandhippoma
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1998
- no image
  Gunda Mawali
  as
  Music
  1998
- Natpukkaga
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1998
1997
- no image
  Vaimaye Vellum
  as
  Music
  1997
- no image
  Dharma Chakkaram
  as
  Music
  1997
- Nesam
  as
  Music
  1997
- Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
  as
  Music
  1997
- no image
  Sishya
  as
  Music
  1997
- no image
  Pasamulla Pandiyare
  as
  Music
  1997
- Once More
  as
  Music
  1997
- Rettai Jadai Vayasu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- Porkkalam
  as
  Music
  1997
- Master
  as
  Music
  1997
- Pagaivan
  as
  Music
  1997
- no image
  Itha Oru Snehagatha
  as
  Music
  1997
- no image
  Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
  as
  Music
  1997
- Amruthavarshini
  as
  Music
  1997
- Adimai Changili
  as
  Music
  1997
- Pongalo Pongal
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Periya Thambi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Pudhalvan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- Nerrukku Ner
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Abhimanyu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Thadayam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- Kalyana Vaibhogam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Vidukathai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Mappillai Gounder
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- Aahaa..!
  as
  Music
  1997
- Bharathi Kannammaa
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
- no image
  Vallal
  as
  Music
  1997
- Arunachalam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1997
1996
- no image
  Thaayagam
  as
  Music
  1996
- Kalloori Vaasal
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- no image
  Maha Prabhu
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Tamizh Selvan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- Kadhal Kottai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- Kalloori Vaasal
  as
  Music
  1996
- Maanbumigu Maanavan
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Parambarai
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Panchalankurichi
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Thirumbi Paar
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- Vaanmathi
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Gopala Gopala
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- The Prince
  as
  Music
  1996
- Gokulathil Seethai
  as
  Music
  1996
- Summa Irunga Machan
  as
  Music Director
  1996
- King Solomon
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Senathipathi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- Kalki
  as
  Music
  1996
- no image
  Kaalam Maari Pochu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- no image
  Sivasakthi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
- Avvai Shanmugi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1996
1995
- Aasai
  as
  Music
  1995
- no image
  Karuppu Nila
  as
  Music
  1995
- no image
  Gandhi Pirantha Mann
  as
  Music
  1995
- no image
  Nadodi Mannan
  as
  Music
  1995
- Vishnu
  as
  Music
  1995
- Deva
  as
  Music
  1995
- no image
  Gangai Karai Paattu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
- no image
  Veluchami
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
- no image
  Chellakannu
  as
  Music
  1995
- no image
  Thaikulame Thaikulame
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
- Baasha
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
- no image
  Chakravarthy
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
- no image
  Thirumoorthy
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
- no image
  Kattumarakaran
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1995
1994
- En Aasai Machaan
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Pathavippiramaanam
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Namma Annachi
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Magudikkaran
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Pattukottai Periyappa
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1994
- no image
  Vaa Magale Vaa
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1994
- Aranmanai Kaavalan
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Thamarai
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Subramaniya Swamy
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1994
- no image
  Nila
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Sarigamapadani
  as
  Music
  1994
- Pathavi Pramanam
  as
  Music
  1994
- no image
  Veera Padhakkam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1994
- no image
  Bhale Pellam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1994
1993
- no image
  Rajadhurai
  as
  Music
  1993
- no image
  Kattabomman
  as
  Music
  1993
- no image
  Suriyan Chandiran
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
- no image
  Purusha Lakshanam
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
- no image
  Munarivippu
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
- Band Master
  as
  Music
  1993
- no image
  Maravan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
- no image
  Thanga Pappa
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
- Pass Mark
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
- no image
  Moondravadhu Kann
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1993
1992
- Annamalai
  as
  Music
  1992
- no image
  Therku Theru Machan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- no image
  Ilavarasan
  as
  Music
  1992
- no image
  Samundi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- no image
  Oor Mariyadhai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- no image
  Kottai Vaasal
  as
  Music
  1992
- no image
  Pondatti Rajyam
  as
  Music
  1992
- no image
  Kizhakku Veedhi
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- no image
  Solaiyamma
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- no image
  Government Mappillai
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- Unakkaga Piranthen
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
- Suriyan
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1992
1991
- no image
  Pudhu Manidhan
  as
  Music
  1991
- no image
  Vasalil Oru Vennila
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1991
- Vasanthakala Paravai
  as
  Music
  1991
- En Pottukku Sonthakkaran
  as
  Original Music Composer
  1991
1990
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan
  as
  Playback Singer
  1990
- no image
  Vaigasi Poranthachu
  as
  Music
  1990

Deva

Biography

Cast Credits

Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen

Summa Irunga Machan

Crew Credits

Kadukka

Laandhar

P2

Partner

Va Varalam Va

Jambu Maharishi

Irumban

Therkathi Veeran

Hostel

Karnan

Vaazhl

Galtha

Mookuthi Amman

Nethraa

Annanukku Jey

Theri

Dummy Tappasu

Kondaan Koduthaan

Mattu Thaavani

Udhaya Neram

Sivappu Mazhai

Pen Singam

Pollachi Mappiley

Suriyan Satta Kalloori

Aarumugam

Manikanda

Cheena Thaana 001

Adavadi

Thirumagan

Viyabari

Sivakasi

Girivalam

Vishnu Sena

Devathayai Kanden

Englishkaran

Jore

Gajendra

Engal Anna

Adi Thadi

Jai Surya

Super Da

Maha Nadigan

Kadhal Sadugudu

Chokka Thangam

Kadhal Kirukkan

Soori

Ramachandra

Dum

Naaga

Vijaya Dashami

Raja Narasimha

Samasthanam

Bagavathi

Phantom

Red

123

Virumbugiren

Panchatanthiram

Pammal K. Sambandam

Chocklet

Citizen

Maayan

Lovely

Dost

Kabadi Kabadi

Kadal Pookkal

Ninaikkatha Naalillai

Veettoda Mappillai

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

Azhagana Naatkal

Kalakalappu

Castle Mariamman

Sri Raja Rajeswari

Kotigobba