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Devendran | |
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| Born | Vadakarai, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other name | Ravi Devendran |
| Occupation | Music composer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Devendran, also known as Ravi Devendran, is an Indian music composer who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for the melodious composition of chartbuster "Kannukkul Nooru Nilava" from the Bharathiraja directed film Vedham Pudhithu released in 1987.
Early life
[edit]Devendran was born and raised in Vadakarai. He studied Carnatic, Hindustani and Western music.[1]
Career
[edit]Devendran began his career as a music teacher at a Tiruvottiyur school. Once when director R. Sundarrajan came as the chief guest for an event there, he was impressed with a song performed by the students, which was composed by Devendran, and announced at the event that he would be the composer of his next directorial. However, since the project was dropped, producer Kovaithambi hired Devendran to debut in film with Mannukkul Vairam. The film's song "Pongiyathe Kadhal" was based on the school composition that Sundarrajan appreciated. Devendran later composed the music for Bharathiraja's Vedham Pudhithu, where the song "Kannukkul Nooru Nilava" attained popularity.[2] In the following 30 years, he composed for less than 20 films and Bharathiraja bemoaned that Devendran, despite his extensive musical knowledge, did not attain the success or popularity he deserved.[3][4]
Partial filmography
[edit]- Films
| Year | Movie title | Notes |
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| 1986 | Mannukkul Vairam | |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | |
| 1987 | Aankalai Nambathey | |
| 1987 | Ore Raththam | |
| 1988 | Ganam Courtar Avargale | |
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | |
| 1988 | Melangottu Thalikattu | |
| 1988 | Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum | |
| 1989 | Nee Vandhal Vasantham | |
| 1991 | Naan Pogum Paadhai | |
| 1991 | Prarthana | Telugu film |
| 1992 | Chinna Chittu | |
| 1992 | Raguluthunna Bharatham |
Telugu film |
| 1993 | Pudhiya Thendral | |
| 1993 | Prema Pusthakam | Telugu film |
| 1994 | Mudhal Payanam | |
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | |
| 1996 | Vaikarai Pookkal | |
| 2000 | Unakkaga Mattum | Score only |
| 2009 | Munnar | |
| 2011 | Paavi | |
| 2012 | Naanum En Jamunavum | |
| 2014 | Balu Thambi Manasile | |
| 2018 | Kadal Kuthiraigal | |
| 2020 | Pachai Vilakku |
- Serials
- Roja (2003) (Jaya TV)
- Thekkathi Ponnu (2008) (Kalaignar TV) (Background score only)
References
[edit]- ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (11 August 2012). "Audio Beat: Nanum En Jamunavum". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ↑ "Devendran bounces back". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ↑ "இளையராஜாவை விட இசையை பற்றி அதிகம் தெரிந்தவர் தேவேந்திரன்: பாரதிராஜா!" [Devendran knows more about music than Ilaiyaraaja: Bharathiraja!]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 2 September 2015. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ↑ "பிளாஷ்பேக் : இளையராஜா ஆதிக்கத்தால் தாக்குபிடிக்க முடியாத தேவேந்திரன்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 16 October 2025. Archived from the original on 16 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.