Legendary music composer Deva who composed Rajinikanth's intro music dies at 75; Khushbu Sundar, Chinmayi express shock

Music composer Deva, who created Rajinikanth’s introduction music, died on October 17 at the age of 75, according to reports by DT Next and Sun News.

Deva died at a private hospital in Kodambakkam, Chennai, on Saturday after suffering a heart attack. Reports said he was admitted to Surya Hospital at around 8:30 a.m.

Hospitalisation reported in Chennai

The composer was taken to the hospital earlier that morning. Further details about the circumstances surrounding his death were awaited, according to the reports.

Deva’s work included music for Rajinikanth’s introduction, a role that connected his compositions with one of Tamil cinema’s most recognisable screen traditions. His death at 75 was met with expressions of shock from actor Khushbu Sundar and singer Chinmayi, as noted in the report headline.

Tributes follow composer’s death

The reports did not provide further details about the responses from Khushbu Sundar or Chinmayi. They also did not include information about funeral arrangements or additional details regarding Deva’s hospital treatment.

With the composer’s death, the Tamil film music community has lost a figure associated with a notable Rajinikanth screen moment. More information about the circumstances of his death remains awaited.