Rajinikanth’s golden gift to Deva finds a place at the composer’s funeral

The final farewell to veteran composer Deva has brought renewed attention to his enduring friendship with Superstar Rajinikanth. A gold chain that Rajinikanth gifted Deva during the audio launch of their 1992 blockbuster 'Annamalai' was reportedly placed on the composer’s mortal remains by his family.

The touching gesture has reminded fans of their long-standing bond, built on successful collaborations, mutual respect and years of association in Tamil cinema.

‘Annamalai’ audio launch: Rajinikanth’s memorable gift to Deva

The golden chain goes back to the audio release of 'Annamalai,' which was one of the finest collaborations between Rajinikanth and Deva. The film was directed by Suresh Krissna, starred Rajinikanth along with Khushbu and Sarath Babu, and proved very successful.

Deva's music played an important part in the movie's success, and even today, the songs from the film remain special to many people. The gift from Rajinikanth on that day remains a very precious memory for Deva, and the fact that the same chain was seen during the composer's last rites makes the tribute more emotional.

Deva shared happy news about ‘Jailer 2’ before his demise

Another detail that touched fans is a report about Deva’s final conversation with his son, music composer Srikanth Deva.

According to a News 18, Deva had recently expressed happiness after hearing that Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' was performing well. The news was said to have brought him happiness because he continued to show interest in the superstar's movies until his last days. Even though the two artists worked together a long time ago, their relationship has been a subject of discussion among their fans.

Rajinikanth and Deva’s musical legacy lives on

Deva composed music for several Rajinikanth films, including 'Annamalai', 'Baashha' and 'Arunachalam', making him an important part of the superstar’s career. The gold chain seen during Deva’s final farewell has brought their bond back into the spotlight. Tributes continue to pour in for the legendary composer, with fans remembering both his musical contributions and his humble nature.