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Rajinikanth Mourns Legendary Composer Deva as ‘Pure Gold’

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Rajinikanth Mourns Legendary Composer Deva as ‘Pure Gold’

Superstar Rajinikanth recently shared a poignant tribute to acclaimed music director Deva, describing his longtime friend and collaborator as a man of profound honesty, generosity, and exceptional character. The actor visited the composer’s Chennai residence on Saturday to offer his final respects following the news of the musician’s passing at a private hospital earlier that day. Tamil film producer K Rajan dies at 85 in Chennai. Why Mithun set one condition for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. Nora Fatehi joins Rajinikanth in ‘Jailer 2’ ‘Bindaas’. Michael Jackson nearly sang for Rajinikanth’s Enthiran.

Reflecting on their professional journey, Rajinikanth highlighted the success of their iconic collaborations, specifically citing the hit soundtracks for Annamalai, Baasha, and Arunachalam. He also recalled the collaborative integrity of their relationship, noting an instance during the production of Padaiyappa when he chose to work with A.R. Rahman instead of Deva. According to the actor, Deva responded with characteristic warmth, encouraging the decision while expressing genuine pride in their shared history.

Beyond his professional triumphs, Rajinikanth praised Deva’s resilience. The composer faced significant hardships early in life, working to support his four younger brothers through musical performances at weddings and various events. Even as he rose to fame, Deva remained deeply devoted to his family, maintaining those close bonds throughout his successful career. The actor noted that Deva successfully carved out a unique musical identity during an era when the industry was largely dominated by Ilaiyaraaja. Deva enjoyed a successful concert comeback. Gangai Amaran confronts family at Bharathiraja funeral. Emotional tributes pour in for Bharathiraja.

In their final meetings, Rajinikanth observed that the composer remained full of life and artistic ambition. Deva spoke enthusiastically about his return to live performances and the positive energy he received from younger audiences. He had expressed happiness over the success of his recent overseas concerts and shared his personal hopes of continuing his musical work for at least another decade. The composer had also told him that he was happy with the success of his overseas concerts and hoped to live for another 10 to 15 years.

Deva’s influence on South Indian cinema remains significant, with a body of work spanning more than 400 films across the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada industries. Rajinikanth expressed deep shock and sorrow at the loss of his friend, extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.