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 the year 1987.

Devendran
Born
Vadakarai, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesRavi Devendran
OccupationMusic composer
Years active1986–present

Early life

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Devendran was born and raised in Vadakarai. He studied Carnatic, Hindustani and Western music.[1]

Career

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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]

Partial filmography

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Films
Year Movie title Notes
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

1992 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Devendran bounces back". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  3. ^ "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 21 March 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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