Deva Dies At 75: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Visits Late Composer's Chennai Residence, Consoles Son Srikanth Deva As He Cries Inconsolably – VIDEO

Veteran Tamil music composer and singer Devanesan Chokkalingam, popularly known as Deva or Thenisai Thendral, passed away in Chennai on Saturday, October 17, at the age of 75. The veteran composer predominantly worked in Tamil cinema, composing music for over 400 films, and also contributed to Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema.Vijay Comforts Grieving Srikanth Deva After Composer Deva's DeathFollowing his demise, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visited Deva's residence to pay his last respects. As Vijay arrived, the late composer’s son, Srikanth Deva, a music director and composer, greeted him with folded hands but soon broke down, overcome with grief over his father’s death.Seeing Srikanth struggling to hold back his tears, Vijay hugged him and offered comfort. The emotional moment unfolded as the Chief Minister joined the family in paying their final respects to the late music composer.Check out the video:Deva Death: Kamal Haasan, Karthi, Khushbu Sundar And Many More Celebrities Mourn Demise Of Veteran Music ComposerHon’ble @CMOTamilnadu Vijay hugged and consoled Srikanth deva & he paid his last respects to the legendary Deva sir pic.twitter.com/vSwLRolsJ4— தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம் (@TVK_NewsTrichy) October 17, 2026 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Pays Tribute To DevaBefore visiting Deva's residence, Vijay also offered his heartfelt tributes, expressing deep shock and sorrow. He wrote on X, "Upon learning of the passing of Thiru. Deva, the unique music composer of Tamil cinema who captivated the hearts of the common people with his folk songs, the Theni Breeze of Melody, I am filled with profound shock and deep sorrow," read a statement on the official social media handle of Tamil Nadu CMO.His demise is an irreplaceable loss to Tamil cinema. I convey my deepest condolences and sympathies to the family members grieving the loss of music composer Thiru. Deva, as well as to his relatives, friends, film industry colleagues, and music lovers," read the statement.Video: Trisha Krishnan Mobbed By Fans As She Steps Outside Chennai Theatre After Watching Vijay's Jana Nayagan With Motherதமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் தனித்துவமான இசையமைப்பாளரும், கானா பாடல்களால் எளிய மக்களின் மனங்களைக் கவர்ந்தவருமான 'தேனிசைத் தென்றல்' திரு.தேவா அவர்கள் மறைந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியும், ஆழ்ந்த வேதனையும் அடைந்தேன். தமிழ், தெலுங்கு, மலையாளம், கன்னடம் ஆகிய மொழிகளில் 400-க்கும்… pic.twitter.com/QZfJS3SbJV— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) October 17, 2026 To honour the late music composer, the Tamil Nadu government will accord state honours.