Devika
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Devika or Prameela Devi (1943 - 25 April 2002) was a popular Tamil
and Telugu
actress. She is regarded as a versatile and graceful heroine of her era. She was known for her natural beauty which was the key in her casting in mythological films like Karnan, thiruvilaiyadal. Her notable films are Sumaithangi, Nenjil oru Aalayam and Marakka Mudiyuma.
She is grand daughter of Raghupathi Venkaiah
Naidu .. Ex mayor of Madras Vasudeva Naidu was the uncle of Devika.
Premila changed her name as Devika, which proved to be lucky, and made her debut in Mudhalali With the big Tilagam adorning her forehead; Devika represented the quintessential Indian woman, caring, self effacing and sacrificing. Sivaji and Devika figured in some memorable movies like Karnan, that powerful mythological, and the hilarious Bale Pandiya and Kulamagal Radhai among the best. Her looks in fact made her the ideal choice for producers of historical and mythological films.
Devika also made an indelible mark in family drama, the genre that easily wins the hearts of the audience, both urban and rural. With producers churning out such films, some tear-jerkers and others light, and no dearth of heroines, it was due to her talent and charm that Devika got the opportunity to play memorable roles in films like Vanambadi, Vazhkai Padagu and Nenjam Marappadhillai. If the song Sonnathu needhana... in C.V.Sridhar\'s Nenjil Or Aalayam attained immortality the credit for making it visually poignant goes to Devika, who rendered it in the landmark film. She had carved a niche for herself with her grace and beauty at a time when other heroines vied for the top slot. She did total justice to whatever character she portrayed never failing to give a wholesome performance. She was a blend of grace and charm, a versatile actress Devika acted in about 150 films in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
and Telugu
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
actress. She is regarded as a versatile and graceful heroine of her era. She was known for her natural beauty which was the key in her casting in mythological films like Karnan, thiruvilaiyadal. Her notable films are Sumaithangi, Nenjil oru Aalayam and Marakka Mudiyuma.
She is grand daughter of Raghupathi Venkaiah
Raghupathi Venkaiah
Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was a Indian artist involved photography and in many aspects of the Cinema of India...
Naidu .. Ex mayor of Madras Vasudeva Naidu was the uncle of Devika.
Premila changed her name as Devika, which proved to be lucky, and made her debut in Mudhalali With the big Tilagam adorning her forehead; Devika represented the quintessential Indian woman, caring, self effacing and sacrificing. Sivaji and Devika figured in some memorable movies like Karnan, that powerful mythological, and the hilarious Bale Pandiya and Kulamagal Radhai among the best. Her looks in fact made her the ideal choice for producers of historical and mythological films.
Devika also made an indelible mark in family drama, the genre that easily wins the hearts of the audience, both urban and rural. With producers churning out such films, some tear-jerkers and others light, and no dearth of heroines, it was due to her talent and charm that Devika got the opportunity to play memorable roles in films like Vanambadi, Vazhkai Padagu and Nenjam Marappadhillai. If the song Sonnathu needhana... in C.V.Sridhar\'s Nenjil Or Aalayam attained immortality the credit for making it visually poignant goes to Devika, who rendered it in the landmark film. She had carved a niche for herself with her grace and beauty at a time when other heroines vied for the top slot. She did total justice to whatever character she portrayed never failing to give a wholesome performance. She was a blend of grace and charm, a versatile actress Devika acted in about 150 films in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Filmography
- Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami CharitraShrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami CharitraShrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra is a 1984 Telugu Biographical film acted and directed by N. T. Rama Rao and produced by Ramakrishna Cine Studios...
(1984) - Adavallu Aligithe (1983)
- Naya Din Nai RaatNaya Din Nai RaatNaya Din Nai Raat is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh.In Naya Din Nai Raat Sanjeev Kumar reprised the nine-role epic performance by Sivaji Ganesan in Navarathiri , which was also previously reprised by Akkineni Nageswara Rao in Navarathri...
(Hindi, 1974) - Papam Pasivaadu (1972) ... Janaki
- Chinnanaati Snehithulu (1971)
- Tara SasankamTara SasankamTara Sasankam was filmed in 1969 directed by Manapuram Appa Rao and produced by K. Satyanarayana of Ramakrishna Pictures. It was starring Devika as Tara and Sobhan Babu as Sashank. Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the role of Brihaspati. The other key roles are played by T. L. Kanta Rao, Haranath...
(1969) ... Tara - Izzat (1968)
- Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
- Bhama Vijayam (1967)
- Shri KrishnavataramShri KrishnavataramShri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. The magnum opus mythological film is based on Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.-The story:...
(Telugu, 1967) - Saraswathi SabathamSaraswathi SabathamSaraswati Sabatham is a 1966 Tamil film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri., K. R. Vijaya, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Devika, Manorama and Nagesh-Plot:...
(Tamil, 1966) - Shanti (1965)
- Thiruvilayadal (1965)
- Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
- Pempudu Kuthuru (1963)
- Karna (Telugu, 1963)
- Karnan (Tamil, 1963)
- Raktha SambandhamRaktha SambandhamRaktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan...
(1962) - Mahamantri TimmarusuMahamantri Timmarusu (film)Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:...
(Telugu, 1962) - DakshayagnamDakshayagnamDakshayagnam is a 1962 Telugu film directed by Kadaru Nagabhushanam and starring N. T. Rama Rao as Shiva and S. V. Ranga Rao as Daksha.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Lord Shiva* Devika ... Sathi Devi* S. V. Ranga Rao ... Dakshudu...
(Tamil, 1962) - Gaali Medalu (1962)
- Chitti TammuduChitti TammuduChitti Tammudu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by K. B. Tilak.The film is based on the English novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.-The plot:...
(Telugu, 1962) - Bale Pandiya (1962)
- Bandha Pasam (1962)
- Man-Mauji (1962)
- Nenjil Ore Alayam (1962)
- Taxi Ramudu (1961)
- Pendli Pilupu (1961)
- Gharana (1961)
- Papa Pariharam (1961)
- BatasariBatasariBatasari is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna under Bharani Pictures. The film is starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in lead roles. It is simultaneous made in Tamil language entitled Kanal Neer.It is based on...
(1961) - Pavamanippu (1961)
- Sabash Raja (1961)
- Mangalyam (1960)
- Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
- Shantinivasam (1960)
- Sabhash Ramudu (1959)
- Ghar Sansar (1958)
- Varudu Kavali (1957)
- RechukkaRechukkaRechukka is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah and P. Pullaiah and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy. N. T. Rama Rao acted in the lead role as prince. Devika debuted in the film as Princess...
(Telugu, 1954)