Devendran

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

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

Career

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
Films
YearMovie titleNotes
1986Mannukkul Vairam
1987Vedham Pudhithu
1987Aankalai Nambathey
1987Ore Raththam
1988Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
1988Melangottu Thalikattu
1988Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
1989Nee Vandhal Vasantham
1991Naan Pogum Paadhai
1991PrarthanaTelugu film
1992Chinna Chittu
1992Raguluthunna Bharatham

Telugu film

1992Pudhiya Thendral
1993Prema PusthakamTelugu film
1994Mudhal Payanam
1996Meendum Savithri
1996Vaikarai Pookkal
2000Unakkaga MattumScore only
2009Munnar
2011Paavi
2012Naanum En Jamunavum
2014Balu Thambi Manasile
2018Kadal Kuthiraigal
2020Pachai Vilakku
Serials
  • Roja (2003) (Jaya TV)
  • Thekkathi Ponnu (2008) (Kalaignar TV) (Background score only)

References
  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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