Devika
Born: 1943-04-25
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Devika was a celebrated Indian actress in Tamil Telugu and Malayalam cinema. Known for her graceful screen presence and versatile acting she made her debut with the Tamil film Mudhalali and later rose to fame with hits like Ananda Jothi Sumaithaangi Nenjam Marappathillai and Server Sundaram. Born as Prameela Devi in Madras Tamil Nadu Devika became one of the most admired actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. She acted alongside legendary actors such as Sivaji Ganesan M G Ramachandran Gemini Ganesan and N T Rama Rao. Devika was known for portraying strong yet elegant female characters and left a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema.
Devika was a celebrated Indian actress in Tamil Telugu and Malayalam cinema. Known for her graceful screen presence and versatile acting she made her debut with the Tamil film Mudhalali and later rose to fame with hits like Ananda Jothi Sumaithaangi Nenjam Marappathillai and Server Sundaram. Born as Prameela Devi in Madras Tamil Nadu Devika became one of the most admired actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. She acted alongside legendary actors such as Sivaji Ganesan M G Ramachandran Gemini Ganesan and N T Rama Rao. Devika was known for portraying strong yet elegant female characters and left a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema.
Devika was a renowned Indian actress who primarily worked in Tamil Telugu and Malayalam cinema. Born as Prameela Devi in Madras Tamil Nadu Devika began her journey in films at a young age. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Mudhalali which received critical acclaim and established her as a leading actress. Her passion for acting and natural screen presence quickly made her one of the most admired actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. Devika went on to act in numerous successful films including Ananda Jothi Sumaithaangi Nenjam Marappathillai and Server Sundaram. She shared the screen with legendary actors such as Sivaji Ganesan M G Ramachandran Gemini Ganesan and N T Rama Rao. Known for her grace poise and ability to portray strong yet elegant female characters Devika left a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema. Today Devika is remembered as one of the most influential actresses of her era whose performances continue to inspire generations of actors.
Devika was a renowned Indian actress who primarily worked in Tamil Telugu and
Malayalam cinema. Born as Prameela Devi in Madras Tamil Nadu Devika began her journey in films at a young age. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Mudhalali which received critical acclaim and established her as a leading actress. Her passion for acting and natural screen presence quickly made her one of the most admired actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. Devika went on to act in numerous successful films including Ananda Jothi Sumaithaangi Nenjam Marappathillai and Server Sundaram. She shared the screen with legendary actors such as Sivaji Ganesan M G Ramachandran Gemini Ganesan and N T Rama Rao. Known for her grace poise and ability to portray strong yet elegant female characters Devika left a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema. Today Devika is remembered as one of the most influential actresses of her era whose performances continue to inspire generations of actors.
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- Alternative names Prameela Devi
- Height 5' 4"
- Born April 25, 1943 · Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
- Spouses
- Children Kanaka
- Relatives Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu
- Other works
- Actress
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Devika was a famous South Indian actress known for her outstanding roles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films during the 1950s and 1960s. She was admired for her elegance and expressive acting.
Some of Devika's most memorable films include Mudhalali, Ananda Jothi, Sumaithaangi, Nenjam Marappathillai, and Server Sundaram. These movies made her one of the top actresses of her time.
Devika made her acting debut with the Tamil film Mudhalali in 1957, which received critical acclaim and established her as a leading actress.
Yes, Devika shared the screen with legendary stars like Sivaji Ganesan, M G Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, and N T Rama Rao during her career.
Devika was known for her grace, poise, and ability to portray strong yet elegant female characters. Her performances were emotionally expressive, making her a timeless icon in South Indian cinema.
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Devika started her career in Tamil cinema in the late 1950s.
She acted with major stars like Sivaji Ganesan and M G Ramachandran.
Her debut film Mudhalali received critical acclaim.
She was known for her poise elegance and emotional depth in acting.
She remained active in cinema throughout the 1960s contributing to multiple hit films.
Quotes
Cinema is a medium to express emotions and touch hearts
Trademarks
Graceful screen presence and expressive acting
Versatility in portraying multiple genres
Strong female characters in South Indian cinema
Nicknames
Prameela Devi
Salaries
Earned around 5 to 7 lakh per movie during peak years
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