India·Source-based summary

Deva, the composer who took Chennai’s gaanato mainstream cinema, is no more

Deva’s music bridged seemingly disparate worlds — the earthy rhythms of Chennai’s gaana tradition, the mass appeal of Tamil cinema, and the melodic richness of classical and devotional music

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 17 Oct 2026, 07:20 am. Editorial policy.

India — The Hindu