# Devika

Devika Devadoss (born Prameela Devi; 25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil and Telugu along with a few Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. She was one of the popular lead actresses in the 1960s.
Devika is the daughter of Gajapati Naidu and the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles, C. Basudev, was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress Kanaka is her only 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 was paired with S. S. Rajendran. The film received a certificate as the (Best regional language film) for the year and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
She paired with M. G. Ramachandran in Anandha Jodhi. She won accolades and her portrayal was a critical and commercial success.
With Sivaji Ganesan she has acted in the filmsKarnan, Kulamagal Radhai, Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam, Paava Mannippu, Muradan Muthu, Neela Vaanam and Bale Pandiya.
She portrayed Radha in the film Sumaithaangi alongside Gemini Ganesan as his tragic lover. The film was directed by Sridhar. Her performance received critical acclaim.
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.

## Death

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)
* Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)
* Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
* Marakka Mudiyuma? (1966)
* Thiruvilaiyadal (1965)
* Anbu Karangal (1965)
* Shanthi (1965)
* Neela Vaanam (1965)
* Pazhani (1965)
* Vaazhkai Padagu (1965)
* Muradan Muthu (1964)
* Karnan (1964)
* Aandavan Kattalai (1964)
* Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
* Idhayathil Nee (1963)
* Anandha Jodhi (1963)
* Kulamagal Radhai (1963)
* Vanambadi (1963)
* Kubera Theevu (1963)
* Yarukku Sontham (1963)
* Kadavulai Kanden (1963)
* Pannaiyar Magan (1963)
* Annai Illam (1963)
* Nenjil Or Aalayam (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)
* Paava 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)

### A

* Adavalle Aligithe (1983)
* Aada Brathuku (1965)
* Andarikante Ghanudu (1987)
* Anna Chellalu (1960)
* Atta okinti kodale (1958)

### B

* Bhama Vijayam (1967)
* Batasari (1961)

### C

* Chinnanati Snehitulu (1971)
* Chitti Tammudu (1962)

### D

* Dharma Pathini (1969)
* Desa Drohulu (1964)
* Dakshayagnam (1962) as Sathi Devi

### G

* Gadusu Pillodu (1977) as Vimala
* Gandikota Rahasyam (1969) as Lalitha
* Gaali Medalu (1962)

### K

* Kanchu Kota (1967)
* Karnan (1964)
* Kanna Koduku (1961)

### M

* Mangalasutram (1966)
* Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962)
* Mangalyam (1960)

### N

* Nindu Manasulu (1967)
* Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
* Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
* Nuvva? Nena? (1962)

### P

* Palleturi Chinnodu (1974)...Janakamma
* Papam Pasivadu (1972) as Janaki
* Papa Kosam (1968)
* Pinni (1967)
* Pempudu Koothuru (1963)
* Pendli Pilupu (1961)
* Papa Pariharam (1961)
* Pandanti Kapuram (1972)

### R

* Rajakota Rahasyam (1971) as Kanchana
* Rakta Sambandham (1962)
* Rechukka (1955) as Lalitha Devi

### S

* Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
* Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
* Sri Krishna Satya (1971) as Rukmini
* Suguna Sundari Katha (1970) as Suguna Devi
* Sri Krishnavataram (1967)
* Somavara Vrata Mahatyam (1963) as Srimanthini
* Sabhash Raja (1961)
* Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960) as Apoorva Chinthamani
* Santhi Nivasam (1960)
* Sabhash Ramudu (1959)

### T

* Tara Sasankam (1969) as Tara
* Taxi Ramudu (1961)

### V

* Vijayam Manade (1970)

### Malayalam

* Pullimaan (1972)
* C.I.D. In Jungle (1971)
* Nizhalattam (1970)
* Karuna (1966)
* Kattupookkal (1965) as Annie

### Hindi

* Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
* Grahasti (1963)
* Man-Mauji (1962)
* Gharana (1961)
* Ghar Sansar (1958)

### Kannada

* Maadi Madidavaru (1974)
* Bhale Rani (1972)