Music composer Deva laid to rest with full state honours in Ranipet district

Deva’s mortal remains being accorded full state honours at his farmhouse in Chakkaramallur village in Ranipet district on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

Music composer Deva, who died in Chennai on Saturday (October 17,2026) at the age of 75, was laid to rest at his farmhouse in Chakkaramallur village, near Arcot town, in Ranipet district with full state honours on Sunday (October 18, 2026).

A large number of residents from his native village had gathered in front of his farmhouse from as early as 11 a.m. despite the mortal remains being brought by road from Chennai only around 3.30 p.m. Many women and elders wept uncontrollably on seeing the body. The police had a tough time controlling the crowd.