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| birth_name      = Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/06/29/stories/0929070h.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031020040250/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/06/29/stories/0929070h.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=20 October 2003|title=Article on K. V. Mahadevan in The Hindu|date=2001-06-29}}</ref>
| birth_name      = Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/06/29/stories/0929070h.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031020040250/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2001/06/29/stories/0929070h.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=20 October 2003|title=Article on K. V. Mahadevan in The Hindu|date=2001-06-29}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| birth_date      = {{Birth date|1918|03|14|df=yes}}
| birth_date      = {{Birth date|1918|03|14|df=yes}}
| birth_place    = [[Krishnancoil]], [[Nagercoil]], present-day [[Kanyakumari District]]<ref name=hi>{{cite news|title=Forgotten heroes of Carnatic music|work=The Hindu|date=5 January 2015|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/forgotten-heroes-of-carnatic-music-from-nagercoil/article6755760.ece|last1=Kolappan|first1=B.}}</ref>
| birth_place    = [[Krishnancoil]], [[Nagercoil]], present-day [[Kanyakumari District]]&lt;ref name=hi&gt;{{cite news|title=Forgotten heroes of Carnatic music|work=The Hindu|date=5 January 2015|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/forgotten-heroes-of-carnatic-music-from-nagercoil/article6755760.ece|last1=Kolappan|first1=B.}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| death_date      = {{Death date and age|2001|06|21|1918|03|14|df=yes}}
| death_date      = {{Death date and age|2001|06|21|1918|03|14|df=yes}}
| death_place    = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| death_place    = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| instrument      = Keyboard, piano
| instruments    = Keyboard, piano
| genre          = [[Film score]], [[Theatre]]
| genre          = [[Film score]], [[Theatre]]
| occupation     = [[Music director]]
| occupations     = [[Music director]]
| years_active    = 1942–1992
| years_active    = 1942–1992
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| Parents        = Father : Venkadachalam Bhagavathar<br>Mother : Pichaiyammal
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'''Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan''' (14 March 1918 – 21 June 2001) was an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, and musician known for his works in [[Tamil cinema]], [[Telugu cinema]], [[Kannada cinema]], and [[Malayalam cinema]]. He is best known for his contributions in works such as ''[[Manchi Manasulu]]'' (1962), ''[[Lava Kusa]]'' (1963), ''[[Thiruvilaiyadal]]'' (1965), ''[[Saraswati Sabatham|Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' (1966), ''[[Kandan Karunai]]'' (1967),  ''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'' (1968), ''[[Adimai Penn]]'' (1969), ''[[Balaraju Katha]]'' (1970), ''[[Aathi Parasakthi|Athiparasakthi]]'' (1971), ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1979), ''[[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]]'' (1981), ''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986), ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'' (1987), ''[[Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991), and ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992).
'''Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan''' (14 March 1918 – 21 June 2001) was an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, and musician who won the inaugural [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] in (1967) for ''[[Kandan Karunai]]''. Known for his works in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]], and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] films. He is best known for his contributions in works such as ''[[Manchi Manasulu]]'' (1962), ''[[Lava Kusa (1963 film)|Lava Kusa]]'' (1963), ''[[Thiruvilaiyadal]]'' (1965), ''[[Saraswati Sabatham|Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' (1966), ''Kandan Karunai'' (1967),  ''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'' (1968), ''[[Adimai Penn]]'' (1969), ''[[Balaraju Katha]]'' (1970), ''[[Aathi Parasakthi|Athiparasakthi]]'' (1971), ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1979), ''[[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]]'' (1981), ''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986), ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'' (1987), ''[[Sutradharulu]]'' (1989), ''[[Pelli Pustakam (1991 film)|Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991), and ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992).


A contemporary of [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]],  starting his career in 1942 with ''[[Manonmani (film)|Manonmani]]'', Mahadevan scored music for over six hundred feature films, spanning four decades, and has garnered two [[National Film Awards]], the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]], three [[Nandi Award for Best Music Director|Nandi Awards for Best Music Director]], and the [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu)]].<ref name="The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead">{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/06/22/stories/0222000u.htm |title=The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2001-06-22 |access-date=2012-02-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080313222216/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/06/22/stories/0222000u.htm |archive-date=13 March 2008 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> He was also conferred the title of "''Thirai Isai Thilagam''" (Pride of Cine Music Directors) in Tamil cinema.
A contemporary of [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]],  starting his career in 1942 with ''[[Manonmani (film)|Manonmani]]'', Mahadevan scored music for over six hundred feature films, spanning four decades, and has garnered two [[National Film Awards]], three [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Award for Best Music Director|Nandi Awards]], a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director|Tamil Nadu State Film Award]], and a [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu|Filmfare Award South]].&lt;ref name="The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead"&gt;{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/06/22/stories/0222000u.htm |title=The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2001-06-22 |access-date=2012-02-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080313222216/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/06/22/stories/0222000u.htm |archive-date=13 March 2008 |url-status=usurped }}&lt;/ref&gt; He was also conferred the title of "''Thirai Isai Thilagam''" (Pride of Cine Music Directors) in Tamil cinema. His assistant [[Pukazhenthi]] is credited to have usually writing the score and arranging the orchestra, after Mahadevan composes a tune.


==Early life and career==
== Early life and career ==


K. V. Mahadevan was born in 1918 at [[Krishnancoil]], a locality in [[Nagercoil]], [[Kanyakumari District]]. Father Venkadachalam Bhagavathar and Mother Pichaiyammal <ref name=hi />
K. V. Mahadevan was born in 1918 at [[Krishnancoil]], a locality in [[Nagercoil]], [[Kanyakumari District]]. Father Venkadachalam Bhagavathar and Mother Pichaiyammal&lt;ref name=hi /&gt;
K. V. Mahadevan, also called by his honorific name Thirai Isai Thilagam (lit. pride of film music),<ref>{{Citation|title=Thirai Isai Thilagam - K.V. Mahadevan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|date=15 June 2018|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thirai-isai-thilagam---k.v.-mahadevan/s-D7HiPMfeo_|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-26}}</ref> did music composing for more than 50 years, beginning from 1942 till 1993.
K. V. Mahadevan, also called by his honorific name Thirai Isai Thilagam (lit. pride of film music),&lt;ref&gt;{{Citation|title=Thirai Isai Thilagam – K.V. Mahadevan – All Songs – Download or Listen Free – JioSaavn|date=15 June 2018|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thirai-isai-thilagam---k.v.-mahadevan/s-D7HiPMfeo_|language=en-US|access-date=2021-05-26}}&lt;/ref&gt; did music composing for more than 50 years, beginning from 1942 until 1993.


==Selected filmography==
Telugu Film Industry crowned him with title "Swara Brahma" (Creator/Father of Musical notes).
===Tamil===
His song "mama mama mama" from 1962 Telugu movie ''[[Manchi Manasulu]]'' became popular those days, as a result, Telugu film industry with love started calling him "Mama" since then.
 
His favorite music instrument is [[Nadaswaram]] similar to ([[Shehnai]]).It could be the reason his compositions have always reflected its mellifluous pattern.
Another great characteristic from this scholar as it is known to everyone and open fact that he never asked lyricist to write lyrics for his earlier composed tunes. Always composed tunes to written lyrics.Very few in [[India]] have been able to exercise this feat with success.
 
Music has no [[Language]] barriers.
"Sisurvethi, pasurvethi, vethiganarasamphanihi" is a popular Sanskrit axiom which says that Music has the power to impress a child, animal, and the universe alike.
As we can read from Climax song of film ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1980), "Tatva Saadhana ku Satya Shodhana ku Sangeethame Pranamu" (Music is a Stair Case for attaining Enlightenment and truth discovery)
 
"Swara Brahma" left no foot prints of his mother tongue when it comes to his scores in other languages.
Telugu language being inherited from Sanskrit, has its own nativity which composers of Telugu as their mother tongue and "North" ([[O. P. Nayyar]]), "West" ([[C. Ramchandra]]), ([[Shankar–Jaikishan]]), ([[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]), ([[Chirrantan Bhatt]]), "East" ([[R. D. Burman]]), ([[Salil Chowdhury]]), ([[Ravindra Jain]]), ([[Bappi Lahiri]]) like composers could fulfill effortlessly.
"Swara Brahma" automatically had fallen into that groove as he was getting to know meaning of lyrics for every song before composing them. Assistant Puhalendi too exhibited similar characteristics as it was evident from interludes orchestration.
 
According to famous Director [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] opinion as expressed by him, Mama "Mahadevan" is "Saraswati Putra" and
[[K. Chakravarthy]] is "Ekalavya".
His 1977 film ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' was recorded as the highest grossing Telugu film of the 1970s.
Director [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] 's father [[K. S. Prakash Rao]] mostly worked with [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]] between 1950&amp;1974.
[[K. Chakravarthy]] too composed good music for music lover [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] previous movies ''[[Jyothi (1976 film)|Jyothi]]'' (1976) and ''[[Kalpana (1977 film)|Kalpana]]'' (1977).
 
But Production house Sathya Chitra earlier production ''[[Tahsildar Gari Ammayi]]'' music was scored by Mama.
Based on their faith, Sathya chitra insisted and retained "Mama" for  [[N. T. Rama Rao]] movie ''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' (1977).
Mama's composition "Krushi vunte Manushulu Rushulavutaaru" (Effort makes Humans Saints) stands testimony to all stake holders of this movie and to every one who believes in determination.
"Yuva Chitra Arts" banner Producer [[K. Murari]] being ardent fan of "Mama" stopped producing movies ever since "Mama" called it a day in his career.
Director [[Bapu (director)]], Producer [[S. Gopala Reddy]], Director [[Kodi Ramakrishna]] and later in his career actor [[Mohan Babu]] loved working with "Mama".
It would be tough to guess between "Swara Brahma" and Director "[[K. Viswanath]]" as to, who was elemental in whose fame.
Combined effort returned laurels to art of Cinema. May be "Vidhaata talapuna prabhavinchinadi anaadi Jeevana Vedam".
Contemporary musician [[P. Bhanumathi]] criticized "Mama" about his score for movie ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1980) as lighter version [[Carnatic music]]  [[Raga]]'s rendered by him. Later she even went on to sing a song "Shree Surya Narayanaa Melukoo" for "Mama" in his 1984 movie ''[[Mangammagari Manavadu]]''.
 
His music assistant known as Puhalendi in Telugu film industry was with him like a life partner throughout his life, though scored few films on his own.
Mahadevan-Puhalendi [[Pukazhenthi]] as music director duo scored music for 1993 [[N. T. Rama Rao]] movie ''[[Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu]]'' directed by [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]].
 
== Filmography ==
=== Tamil ===
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*''[[Manonmani (film)|Manonmani]]'' (1942) - Credited as Kalyanam Orchestra
*''[[Manonmani (film)|Manonmani]]'' (1942) – Credited as Kalyanam Orchestra
*''[[Aanandan|Aanandan or Akkini Puraana Magimai]]'' (1942) - Credited as Kalyanam Orchestra with [[G. Ramanathan]]
*''[[Aanandan]] or Akkini Puraana Magimai'' (1942) – Credited as Kalyanam Orchestra with [[G. Ramanathan]]
*''Dhana Amaravathi'' (1947)
*''Dhana Amaravathi'' (1947)
*''[[Devadasi]]'' (1948)
*''[[Devadasi]]'' (1948)
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*''[[Kumari (1952 film)|Kumari]]'' (1952)
*''[[Kumari (1952 film)|Kumari]]'' (1952)
*''[[Madana Mohini]]'' (1953)
*''[[Madana Mohini]]'' (1953)
*''[[Rohini (film)|Rohini]]'' (1953) - with [[G. Ramanathan]] and D. C. Dutt
*''[[Rohini (film)|Rohini]]'' (1953) – with [[G. Ramanathan]] and D. C. Dutt
*''[[Naalvar]]'' (1953)
*''[[Naalvar]]'' (1953)
*''[[Nallakalam]]'' (1954)
*''[[Nallakalam]]'' (1954)
*''[[Mangalyam (film)|Mangalyam]]'' (1954)
*''[[Mangalyam (1954 film)|Mangalyam]]'' (1954)
*''[[Koondukkili]]'' (1954)
*''[[Koondukkili]]'' (1954)
*''[[Mullaivanam]]'' (1955)
*''[[Mullaivanam]]'' (1955)
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*''[[Asai Anna Arumai Thambi]]'' (1955)
*''[[Asai Anna Arumai Thambi]]'' (1955)
*''[[Town Bus]]'' (1955)
*''[[Town Bus]]'' (1955)
*''[[Moondru Pengal]]'' (1956)
*''[[Thaaikkuppin Thaaram]]'' (1956)
*''[[Thaaikkuppin Thaaram]]'' (1956)
*''[[Mudhalali]]'' (1957)
*''[[Neelamalai Thirudan]]'' (1957)
*''[[Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958 film)|Sampoorna Ramayanam]]'' (1957)
*''[[Makkalai Petra Magarasi]]'' (1957)
*''[[Makkalai Petra Magarasi]]'' (1957)
*''[[Raja Rajan (film)|Raja Rajan]]'' (1957)
*''[[Raja Rajan (film)|Raja Rajan]]'' (1957)
*''[[Nalla Idathu Sammandham (1958 film)|Nalla Idathu Sammandham]]'' (1958)
*''[[Neelamalai Thirudan]]'' (1957)
*''[[Mudhalali]]'' (1957)
*''[[Qaidi (1957 film)|Magudam Katha Mangai]]'' (1957)
*''[[Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum]]'' (1958)
*''[[Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum]]'' (1958)
*''[[Pillai Kaniyamudhu]]'' (1958)
*''[[Nalla Idathu Sambandham]]'' (1958)
*''[[Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958 film)|Sampoorna Ramayanam]]'' (1958)
*''[[Bommai Kalyanam]]'' (1958)
*''[[Bommai Kalyanam]]'' (1958)
*''[[Neelavukku Neranja Manasu]]'' (1958)
*''[[Nalla Idathu Sambandham]]'' (1958)
*''[[Thirudargal Jakkirathai]]'' (1958)
*''[[Thirudargal Jakkirathai]]'' (1958)
*''[[Sengottai Singam]]'' (1958)
*''[[Pillai Kaniyamudhu]]'' (1958)
*''[[Peria Koil]]'' (1958)
*''[[Peria Koil]]'' (1958)
*''[[Sengottai Singam]]'' (1958)
*''[[Manamulla Maruthaaram]]'' (1958)
*''[[Manamulla Maruthaaram]]'' (1958)
*''[[Panchaali (1959 film)|Panchaali]]'' (1959)
*''[[Neelavukku Neranja Manasu]]'' (1958)
*''[[Sollu Thambi Sollu]]'' (1959)
*''Madhavi'' (1959)
*''[[Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai]]'' (1959)
*''[[Uzhavukkum Thozhilukkum Vandhanai Seivom]]'' (1959)
*''[[Vaazha Vaitha Deivam]]'' (1959)
*''[[Vaazha Vaitha Deivam]]'' (1959)
*''[[Vannakili]]'' (1959)
*''[[Alli Petra Pillai]]'' (1959)
*''[[Naalu Veli Nilam]]'' (1959)
*''[[Naalu Veli Nilam]]'' (1959)
*''[[Kaveriyin Kanavan]]'' (1959)
*''[[Abalai Anjugam]]'' (1959)
*''[[Abalai Anjugam]]'' (1959)
*''[[Vannakili]]'' (1959)
*''[[Panchaali (1959 film)|Panchaali]]'' (1959)
*''Madhavi'' (1959)
*''[[Engal Kuladevi]]'' (1959)
*''[[Engal Kuladevi]]'' (1959)
*''[[Kaveriyin Kanavan]]'' (1959)
*''Revathi'' (1960)
*''[[Sollu Thambi Sollu]]'' (1959)
*''[[Thanthaikku Pin Thamaiyan]]'' (1960)
*''[[Alli Petra Pillai]]'' (1959)
*''[[Sivagami]]'' (1960)
*''[[Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai]]'' (1959)
*''[[Aada Vandha Deivam]]'' (1960)
*''[[Uzhavukkum Thozhilukkum Vandhanai Seivom]]'' (1959)
*''[[Thangam Manasu Thangam]]'' (1960)
*''Mahalakshmi'' (1960)
*''[[Padikkadha Medhai]]'' (1960)
*''[[Padikkadha Medhai]]'' (1960)
*''[[Aadavantha Deivam]]'' (1960)
*''[[Engal Selvi]]'' (1960)
*''[[Ponni Thirunaal]]'' (1960)
*''[[Paavai Vilakku]]'' (1960)
*''[[Yanai Paagan]]'' (1960)
*''[[Pudhiya Pathai]]'' (1960)
*''[[Thangarathinam]]'' (1960)
*''[[Kaithi Kannayiram]]'' (1960)
*''[[Veerakkanal]]'' (1960)
*''[[Veerakkanal]]'' (1960)
*''[[Ponni Thirunaal]]'' (1960)
*''[[Kongunattu Thangam]]'' (1961)
*''[[Ellam Unakkaga]]'' (1961)
*''[[Sabaash Mapillai]]'' (1961)
*''[[Kumudham]]'' (1961)
*''[[Thayilla Pillai]]'' (1961)
*''[[Panam Panthiyile]]'' (1961)
*''[[Panam Panthiyile]]'' (1961)
*''[[Thayilla Pillai (1961 film)|Thayilla Pillai]]'' (1961)
*''[[Thai Sollai Thattathe]]'' (1961)
*''[[Panithirai]]'' (1961)
*''[[Rani Samyuktha]]'' (1962)
*''[[Madappura]]'' (1962)
*''[[Sarada (1962 film)|Sarada]]'' (1962)
*''[[Valar Pirai]]'' (1962)
*''[[Thayai Katha Thanayan]]'' (1962)
*''[[Vadivukku Valai Kappu]]'' (1962)
*''[[Kudumba Thalaivan]]'' (1962)
*''[[Kudumba Thalaivan]]'' (1962)
*''[[Sarada (1962 film)|Sarada]]'' (1962)
*''[[Azhagu Nila]]'' (1962)
*''[[Aasai Alaigal]]'' (1963)
*''Neeya Naana'' (1962)
*''[[Kavitha (1962 film)|Kavitha]]'' (1962)
*''[[Muthu Mandapam]]'' (1962)
*''[[Sengamala Theevu]]'' (1962)
*''Asthikkoru Aanum Asaikku Oru Ponnum'' (1962)
*''Pirandha Naal'' (1962)
*''[[Kadavulai Kanden]]'' (1963)
*''[[Koduthu Vaithaval]]'' (1963)
*''[[Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum]]'' (1963)
*''[[Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum]]'' (1963)
*''[[Iruvar Ullam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Vanambadi]]'' (1963)
*''[[Ratha Thilagam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Neengadha Ninaivu]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kaithiyin Kathali]]'' (1963)
*''[[Iruvar Ullam (1963 film)|Iruvar Ullam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kattu Roja]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kattu Roja]]'' (1963)
*''[[Naan Vanangum Deivam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kalai Arasi]]'' (1963)
*''[[Lava Kusa (1963 film)|Lava Kusa]]'' (1963) with Ghantsala
*''[[Aasai Alaigal]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kulamagal Radhai]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kulamagal Radhai]]'' (1963)
*''[[Needhikkuppin Paasam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Ninaipadharku Neramillai]]'' (1963)
*''[[Neengadha Ninaivu]]'' (1963)
*''[[Thulasi Maadam (film)|Thulasi Maadam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Vanambadi]]'' (1963)
*''[[Yarukku Sontham]]'' (1963)
*''[[Yarukku Sontham]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kunkhumam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Neethikkupin Paasam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Ratha Thilagam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kaanchi Thalaivan]]'' (1963)
*''[[Annai Illam]]'' (1963)
*''[[Parisu]]'' (1963)
*''[[Thulasi Maadam]]'' (1963)
*''Ninaipadharku Neramillai'' (1963)
*''[[Ezhai Pangalan]]'' (1963)
*''[[Kaithiyin Kathali]]'' (1963)
*''Puratshi Veeran Pulithevan'' (1963)
*''[[Vettaikkaran (1964 film)|Vettaikkaran]]'' (1964)
*''[[Alli (film)|Alli]]'' (1964)
*''[[Vazhi Piranthadu]]'' (1964)
*''[[Thozhilali]]'' (1964)
*''[[Navarathri (1964 film)|Navarathri]]'' (1964)
*''[[Ullasa Payanam]]'' (1964)
*''[[Aayiram Roobai]]'' (1964)
*''[[Aayiram Roobai]]'' (1964)
*''[[Vazhi Piranthadu]]'' (1964)
*''[[Alli (film)|Alli]]'' (1964)
*''Paditha Manaivi'' (1965)
*''Paditha Manaivi'' (1965)
*''[[Thiruvilayadal]]'' (1965)
*''[[Kaakum Karangal]]'' (1965)
*''[[Thiruvilaiyadal]]'' (1965)
*''[[Veera Abhimanyu (1965 film)|Veera Abhimanyu]]'' (1965)
*''[[Idhaya Kamalam]]'' (1965)
*''[[Idhaya Kamalam]]'' (1965)
*''[[Chinnanchiru Ulagam]] (1966)
*''[[Kanni Thai]]'' (1965)
*''[[Mugaraasi]]'' (1966)
*''[[Enga Veettu Penn]]'' (1965)
*''[[Saraswati Sabatham]]'' (1966)
*''[[Thazhampoo]]'' (1965)
*''[[Mahakavi Kalidas]]'' (1966)
*''[[Muharasi]]'' (1966)
*''[[Thiruvarutchelvar]]'' (1967)
*''[[Annavin Aasai]]'' (1966)
*''Thedi Vandha Thirumagal'' (1966)
*''[[Mahakavi Kalidas (1966 film)|Mahakavi Kalidas]]'' (1966)
*''[[Thaaye Unakkaga]]'' (1966)
*''[[Thaali Bhagyam]]'' (1966)
*''[[Chinnanchiru Ulagam]]'' (1966)
*''[[Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' (1966)
*''[[Thanippiravi]]'' (1966)
*''[[Selvam (1966 film)|Selvam]]'' (1966)
*''[[Thaikku Thalaimagan]]'' (1967)
*''[[Kandhan Karunai]]'' (1967)
*''[[Kandhan Karunai]]'' (1967)
*''Vivasayi'' (1967)
*''[[Penne Nee Vaazhga]]'' (1967)
*''[[Thanga Thambi]]'' (1967)
*''[[Pesum Deivam]]'' (1967)
*''[[Arasa Kattalai]]'' (1967)
*''[[Arasa Kattalai]]'' (1967)
*''[[Paaladai]]'' (1967)
*''[[Seetha (1967 film)|Seetha]]'' (1967)
*''[[Thiruvarutchelvar]]'' (1967)
*''Ponnana Vazhvu'' (1967)
*''[[Kan Kanda Deivam]]'' (1967)
*''[[Kan Kanda Deivam]]'' (1967)
*''Thaikku thalaimagan'' (1967)
*''Rajathi'' (1967)
*''[[Seetha]]'' (1967)
*''[[Muhurtha Naal]]'' (1967)
*''Rajathil'' (1967)
*''[[Vivasayi]]'' (1967)
*''Ponnana Vazhvu'' (1967)
*''[[Pesum Deivam]]'' (1967)
*''Muhurtha Naal'' (1967)
*''[[Paladai]]'' (1967)
*''Madi Veettu Mappillai'' (1967)
*''[[Arasa Kattalai]]'' (1967)
*''[[Andru Kanda Mugam]]'' (1968)
*''[[Panama Pasama]]'' (1968)
*''[[Panama Pasama]]'' (1968)
*''[[Jeevanaamsam (film)]]'' (1968)
*''[[Thirumal Perumai]]'' (1968)
*''[[Thirumal Perumai]]'' (1968)
*''Thanga Valayal'' (1968)
*''[[Ther Thiruvizha]]'' (1968)
*''[[Harichandra (1968 film)|Harichandra]]'' (1968)
*''[[Andru Kanda Mugam]]'' (1968)
*''[[Deiveega Uravu]]'' (1968)
*''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'' (1968)
*''[[Delhi Mapillai]]'' (1968)
*''[[Jeevanamsam]]'' (1968)
*''[[Kadhal Vaaganam]]'' (1968)
*''[[Adimaippenn]]'' (1969)
*''[[Adimaippenn]]'' (1969)
*''[[Ethiroli]]'' (1969)
*''[[Ethiroli]]'' (1969)
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*''[[Kurathi Magan]]'' (1972)
*''[[Kurathi Magan]]'' (1972)
*''[[Nalla Neram]]'' (1972)
*''[[Nalla Neram]]'' (1972)
*''Pattikkattu Ponnaiah'' (1972)
*''[[Pattikaattu Ponnaiya]]'' (1972)
*''[[Engal Thanga Raja]]'' (1973)
*''[[Engal Thanga Raja]]'' (1973)
*''[[Vani Rani (film)|Vani Rani]]'' (1974)
*''[[Vani Rani (film)|Vani Rani]]'' (1974)
*''[[Netru Indru Naalai (1974 film)|Netru Indru Naalai]]'' (1974) - 1 song
*''[[Anbu Thangai]]'' (1974)
*''[[Anbu Thangai]]'' (1974)
*''[[Satyam (1976 film)|Satyam]]'' (1975)
*''[[Satyam (1976 film)|Satyam]]'' (1975)
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*''Kadhal Kiligal'' (1981)
*''Kadhal Kiligal'' (1981)
*''[[Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai]]'' (1982)
*''[[Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai]]'' (1982)
*''Thoongatha Kannendru Ondru'' (1982)
*''[[Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru]]'' (1982)
*''[[Simma Soppanam]]'' (1984)
*''Mel Maruvathoor Aadhiparasakthi'' (1985)
*''Mel Maruvathoor Aadhiparasakthi'' (1985)
*''[[Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal]]'' (1986)
*''[[Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal]]'' (1986)
*''Paimara Kappal'' (1988)
*''Paimara Kappal'' (1988)
* ''Orey Thaai Orey Kulam'' (1988)
* ''Mahamayi'' (1991)
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


===Telugu===
=== Telugu ===


{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
*''[[Manchi Manasulu]]'' (1962)
*''[[Manchi Manasulu]]'' (1962)
*''[[Mutyala Muggu]]'' (1975)
*''[[Dagudu Moothalu]]'' (1964)
*''[[Dagudu Moothalu]]'' (1964)
*''[[Mooga Manasulu]]'' (1964)
*''[[Mooga Manasulu]]'' (1964)
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*''[[Akka Chellelu]]'' (1970)
*''[[Akka Chellelu]]'' (1970)
*''Mallee Pelli'' (1970)
*''Mallee Pelli'' (1970)
*Iddaru Ammayilu (1970)
*''[[Balaraju Katha]]'' (1970)
*''[[Balaraju Katha]]'' (1970)
*''Anuradha'' (1971)
*''Anuradha'' (1971)
*''Dasara Bullodu (1971)
*''Dasara Bullodu'' (1971)
*''Prem Nagar (1971)
*''Prem Nagar'' (1971)
*''Inspector Bharya'' (1972)
*''Inspector Bharya'' (1972)
*''[[Badi Panthulu]]'' (1972)
*''[[Badi Panthulu]]'' (1972)
*''[[Bangaru Babu (1973 film)|Bangaru Babu]]'' (1973)
*''[[Bangaru Babu (1973 film)|Bangaru Babu]]'' (1973)
*''[[Andala Ramudu (1973 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' (1973)
*''[[Andala Ramudu (1973 film)|Andala Ramudu]]'' (1973)
*''[[Mayadari Malligadu]]'' (1973)
*''[[Mutyala Muggu]]'' (1975)
*''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' (1976)
*''[[Siri Siri Muvva]]'' (1976)
*''[[Monagadu]]'' (1976)
*''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' (1977)
*''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' (1977)
*''[[Indradhanussu 1978 film|Indradhanussu]]''&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Indradhanusu (1978) |url=https://indiancine.ma/SGU |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Indiancine.ma}}&lt;/ref&gt; (1978)
*''[[Mana Voori Pandavulu]]'' (1978)
*''[[Mana Voori Pandavulu]]'' (1978)
* ''Kalanthakulu'' (1978)
*''[[Srungara Ramudu]]'' (1979)
*''[[Srungara Ramudu]]'' (1979)
*''[[Mande Gundelu]]'' (1979)
*''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1979)
*''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]'' (1979)
*''[[Gorintaku (1979 film)]]'' (1979)
*''[[Gorintaku (1979 film)]]'' (1979)
*''[[Vamsa Vruksham]]'' (1980)
*''[[Vamsa Vruksham]]'' (1980)
*''[[Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu]]'' (1981)
*''[[Subhodhayam]]'' (1980)
*''[[Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu (1981 film)|Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu]]'' (1981)
*''[[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]]'' (1981)
*''[[Saptapadi (1981 film)|Saptapadi]]'' (1981)
*''[[Agni Poolu (film)|Agni Poolu]]'' (1981)
*''[[Agni Poolu (film)|Agni Poolu]]'' (1981)
*''[[Golconda Abbulu]]'' (1982)
*''[[Golconda Abbulu]]'' (1982)
*''[[Subhalekha]]'' (1982)
*''[[Kaliyuga Ramudu]]'' (1982)
*''[[Kaliyuga Ramudu]]'' (1982)
*''[[Trisulam (film)]]'' (1982)
*''[[Trisulam (film)|Trisulam]]'' (1982)
*''[[Kanchana Ganga]]'' (1984)
*''[[Kanchana Ganga (1984 film)|Kanchana Ganga]]'' (1984)
*''[[Siksha (film)|Siksha]]'' (1985)
*''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986)
*''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986)
*''[[Sruthilayalu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Sruthilayalu]]'' (1987)
*''[[Srinivasa Kalyanam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987 film)|Srinivasa Kalyanam]]'' (1987)
*''[[Janaki Ramudu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Janaki Ramudu]]'' (1988)
*''[[Sutradharulu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Adavilo Abhimanyudu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Adavilo Abhimanyudu]]'' (1989)
*''[[Muddula Mavayya]]'' (1989)
*''[[Muddula Mavayya]]'' (1989)
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*''[[Alludugaru]]'' (1990)
*''[[Alludugaru]]'' (1990)
*''[[Assembly Rowdy]]'' (1991)
*''[[Assembly Rowdy]]'' (1991)
*''[[Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991)
*''[[Pelli Pustakam (1991 film)|Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991)
*''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992)
*''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992)
*''[[Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu]]'' (1993)
*''[[Bobbili Bullodu]]'' (1996)
}}
}}


===Malayalam===
=== Malayalam ===
*''[[Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu]]'' (1958) - [[Background Score]] only
*''[[Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu]]'' (1958) – [[Background Score]] only
*''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan]]'' (1971)
*''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan]]'' (1971)
*''[[Padmatheertham]]''(1978)
*''[[Padmatheertham]]''(1978)
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*''Mangalya Charthu'' (1987)
*''Mangalya Charthu'' (1987)


===Kannada===
=== Kannada ===
*''[[Manini (film)|Manini]]'' (1979)
*''[[Manini (1979 film)|Manini]]'' (1979)
*''[[Guru Shishyaru]]'' (1981)
*''[[Guru Shishyaru (1981 film)|Guru Shishyaru]]'' (1981)
*''[[Krishna Rukmini]]'' (1988)
*''[[Krishna Rukmini]]'' (1988)
*''Shabarimale Swamy Ayyappa'' (1990)
*''[[Pedda Gedda]]'' (1981)


===Playback Singer===
=== Playback Singer ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Film !! Language !! Song !! Co-Singer !! Music  
! Year !! Film !! Language !! Song !! Co-singer !! Music
|-
|-
| 1952 || ''[[Kumari (1952 film)|Kumari]]'' || Tamil || Aanukkoru Penn Venumey || || K. V. Mahadevan
| 1952 || ''[[Kumari (1952 film)|Kumari]]'' || Tamil || Aanukkoru Penn Venumey || || K. V. Mahadevan
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| Kannodu Kannaayi Rahasiyam Pesi || [[P. Leela]]
| Kannodu Kannaayi Rahasiyam Pesi || [[P. Leela]]
|-
|-
| 1953 || ''[[Naalvar]]'' || Tamil || Abaraadham Roobaa Aimbadhu || [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]] || K. V. Mahadevan
| rowspan=2|1953 || rowspan=2|''[[Naalvar]]'' || rowspan=2|Tamil || Abaraadham Roobaa Aimbadhu || [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]] || rowspan=2|K. V. Mahadevan
|-
| Lavukku Lavukku Love || [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]]
|-
|-
| 1954 || ''[[Koondukkili]]'' || Tamil || Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] & V. N. Sundharam || K. V. Mahadevan
| 1954 || ''[[Koondukkili]]'' || Tamil || Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] &amp; V. N. Sundharam || K. V. Mahadevan
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|1955 || rowspan=2|''[[Asai Anna Arumai Thambi]]'' || rowspan=2|Tamil || Pozhaikkum Vazhiyai Paaru || Thodi Kannan, [[S. C. Krishnan]], P. Susheela, Udutha & Padma || rowspan=2|K. V. Mahadevan
| rowspan=2|1955 || rowspan=2|''[[Asai Anna Arumai Thambi]]'' || rowspan=2|Tamil || Pozhaikkum Vazhiyai Paaru || Thodi Kannan, [[S. C. Krishnan]], [[P. Susheela]], Udutha Sarojini &amp; Padma || rowspan=2|K. V. Mahadevan
|-
|-
| Kaanaadha Kaatchigalai Paaru || [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]]
| Kaanaadha Kaatchigalai Paaru || [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]]
|}
|}


==Awards==
== Awards ==
*[[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] (1967) for ''[[Kandan Karunai]]'' (first recipient of the award)<ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967">{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|first1=Entertainment|title=National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|accessdate=11 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324034914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|archivedate=24 March 2020}}</ref>
*[[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] (1967) for ''[[Kandan Karunai]]'' (first recipient of the award)&lt;ref name="National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967"&gt;{{cite news|last1=The Times of India|first1=Entertainment|title=National Awards Winners 1967: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1967|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|accessdate=11 August 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324034914/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/national-awards-winners/1967/108|archivedate=24 March 2020}}&lt;/ref&gt;
*[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] (1969) for ''[[Adimai Penn]]''
*[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director]] (1969) for ''[[Adimai Penn]]''
*National Film Award for Best Music Direction (1980) for ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]''
*National Film Award for Best Music Direction (1980) for ''[[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]]''
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*[[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu)]] (1992) for ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]''
*[[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Telugu)]] (1992) for ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]''


==Personal life==
== Personal life ==
K.V.Mahadevan, at the time of his death, was survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. The famous son being V. Mahadevan, whose debut role was that of a Judge in the Tamil film [[Maasilamani]].
K.V.Mahadevan, at the time of his death, was survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. The famous son being V. Mahadevan, whose debut role was that of a judge in the Tamil film [[Maasilamani]].


==Death==
== Death ==
K.V. Mahadevan died on 21 June 2001 in [[Chennai]] when he was 83.<ref name="The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead"/>
K.V. Mahadevan died on 21 June 2001 in [[Chennai]] when he was 83.&lt;ref name="The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead" /&gt;


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:Best Music Direction National Film Award winners]]
[[Category:Best Music Direction National Film Award winners]]
[[Category:People from Kanyakumari district]]
[[Category:People from Kanyakumari district]]
[[Category:Indian film score composers]]
[[Category:Tamil film score composers]]
[[Category:Tamil film score composers]]
[[Category:Telugu film score composers]]
[[Category:Telugu film score composers]]

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In this Tamil name, there is no surname or family name. The name Krishnankoil is a toponym, the name Venkadachalam is a patronym, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mahadevan.
K. V. Mahadevan
Background information
Birth nameKrishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan<br /><ref>"Article on K. V. Mahadevan in The Hindu". 29 June 2001. Archived from the original on 20 October 2003.</ref>
Born(1918-03-14)14 March 1918
Krishnancoil, Nagercoil, present-day Kanyakumari District<ref name=hi>Kolappan, B. (5 January 2015). "Forgotten heroes of Carnatic music". The Hindu.</ref>
Died21 June 2001(2001-06-21) (aged 83)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresFilm score, Theatre
OccupationsMusic director
InstrumentsKeyboard, piano
Years active1942–1992

Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan (14 March 1918 – 21 June 2001) was an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, and musician who won the inaugural National Film Award for Best Music Direction in (1967) for Kandan Karunai. Known for his works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He is best known for his contributions in works such as Manchi Manasulu (1962), Lava Kusa (1963), Thiruvilaiyadal (1965), Saraswathi Sabatham (1966), Kandan Karunai (1967), Thillana Mohanambal (1968), Adimai Penn (1969), Balaraju Katha (1970), Athiparasakthi (1971), Sankarabharanam (1979), Saptapadi (1981), Sirivennela (1986), Sruthilayalu (1987), Sutradharulu (1989), Pelli Pustakam (1991), and Swathi Kiranam (1992).

A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, starting his career in 1942 with Manonmani, Mahadevan scored music for over six hundred feature films, spanning four decades, and has garnered two National Film Awards, three Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and a Filmfare Award South.<ref name="The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead">"The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead". Hinduonnet.com. 22 June 2001. Archived from the original on 13 March 2008. Retrieved 29 February 2012.</ref> He was also conferred the title of "Thirai Isai Thilagam" (Pride of Cine Music Directors) in Tamil cinema. His assistant Pukazhenthi is credited to have usually writing the score and arranging the orchestra, after Mahadevan composes a tune.

Early life and career

K. V. Mahadevan was born in 1918 at Krishnancoil, a locality in Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. Father Venkadachalam Bhagavathar and Mother Pichaiyammal<ref name=hi /> K. V. Mahadevan, also called by his honorific name Thirai Isai Thilagam (lit. pride of film music),<ref>Thirai Isai Thilagam – K.V. Mahadevan – All Songs – Download or Listen Free – JioSaavn, 15 June 2018, retrieved 26 May 2021</ref> did music composing for more than 50 years, beginning from 1942 until 1993.

Telugu Film Industry crowned him with title "Swara Brahma" (Creator/Father of Musical notes). His song "mama mama mama" from 1962 Telugu movie Manchi Manasulu became popular those days, as a result, Telugu film industry with love started calling him "Mama" since then.

His favorite music instrument is Nadaswaram similar to (Shehnai).It could be the reason his compositions have always reflected its mellifluous pattern. Another great characteristic from this scholar as it is known to everyone and open fact that he never asked lyricist to write lyrics for his earlier composed tunes. Always composed tunes to written lyrics.Very few in India have been able to exercise this feat with success.

Music has no Language barriers. "Sisurvethi, pasurvethi, vethiganarasamphanihi" is a popular Sanskrit axiom which says that Music has the power to impress a child, animal, and the universe alike. As we can read from Climax song of film Sankarabharanam (1980), "Tatva Saadhana ku Satya Shodhana ku Sangeethame Pranamu" (Music is a Stair Case for attaining Enlightenment and truth discovery)

"Swara Brahma" left no foot prints of his mother tongue when it comes to his scores in other languages. Telugu language being inherited from Sanskrit, has its own nativity which composers of Telugu as their mother tongue and "North" (O. P. Nayyar), "West" (C. Ramchandra), (Shankar–Jaikishan), (Laxmikant–Pyarelal), (Chirrantan Bhatt), "East" (R. D. Burman), (Salil Chowdhury), (Ravindra Jain), (Bappi Lahiri) like composers could fulfill effortlessly. "Swara Brahma" automatically had fallen into that groove as he was getting to know meaning of lyrics for every song before composing them. Assistant Puhalendi too exhibited similar characteristics as it was evident from interludes orchestration.

According to famous Director K. Raghavendra Rao opinion as expressed by him, Mama "Mahadevan" is "Saraswati Putra" and K. Chakravarthy is "Ekalavya". His 1977 film Adavi Ramudu was recorded as the highest grossing Telugu film of the 1970s. Director K. Raghavendra Rao 's father K. S. Prakash Rao mostly worked with Pendyala Nageswara Rao between 1950&1974. K. Chakravarthy too composed good music for music lover K. Raghavendra Rao previous movies Jyothi (1976) and Kalpana (1977).

But Production house Sathya Chitra earlier production Tahsildar Gari Ammayi music was scored by Mama. Based on their faith, Sathya chitra insisted and retained "Mama" for N. T. Rama Rao movie Adavi Ramudu (1977). Mama's composition "Krushi vunte Manushulu Rushulavutaaru" (Effort makes Humans Saints) stands testimony to all stake holders of this movie and to every one who believes in determination. "Yuva Chitra Arts" banner Producer K. Murari being ardent fan of "Mama" stopped producing movies ever since "Mama" called it a day in his career. Director Bapu (director), Producer S. Gopala Reddy, Director Kodi Ramakrishna and later in his career actor Mohan Babu loved working with "Mama". It would be tough to guess between "Swara Brahma" and Director "K. Viswanath" as to, who was elemental in whose fame. Combined effort returned laurels to art of Cinema. May be "Vidhaata talapuna prabhavinchinadi anaadi Jeevana Vedam". Contemporary musician P. Bhanumathi criticized "Mama" about his score for movie Sankarabharanam (1980) as lighter version Carnatic music Raga's rendered by him. Later she even went on to sing a song "Shree Surya Narayanaa Melukoo" for "Mama" in his 1984 movie Mangammagari Manavadu.

His music assistant known as Puhalendi in Telugu film industry was with him like a life partner throughout his life, though scored few films on his own. Mahadevan-Puhalendi Pukazhenthi as music director duo scored music for 1993 N. T. Rama Rao movie Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu directed by Bapu.

Filmography

Tamil

Telugu

Malayalam

Kannada

Playback Singer

Year Film Language Song Co-singer Music
1952 Kumari Tamil Aanukkoru Penn Venumey K. V. Mahadevan
1953 Madana Mohini Tamil Unmaikke Ulagil Uyarvuthaan Illaiye K. V. Mahadevan
Peru Sollum Pillai Illaiye G. Kasthoori
Vaazhiya Senthamizh Thaaye
Kannodu Kannaayi Rahasiyam Pesi P. Leela
1953 Naalvar Tamil Abaraadham Roobaa Aimbadhu K. Rani K. V. Mahadevan
Lavukku Lavukku Love K. Rani
1954 Koondukkili Tamil Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri T. M. Soundararajan & V. N. Sundharam K. V. Mahadevan
1955 Asai Anna Arumai Thambi Tamil Pozhaikkum Vazhiyai Paaru Thodi Kannan, S. C. Krishnan, P. Susheela, Udutha Sarojini & Padma K. V. Mahadevan
Kaanaadha Kaatchigalai Paaru K. Rani

Awards

Personal life

K.V.Mahadevan, at the time of his death, was survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. The famous son being V. Mahadevan, whose debut role was that of a judge in the Tamil film Maasilamani.

Death

K.V. Mahadevan died on 21 June 2001 in Chennai when he was 83.<ref name="The Hindu : K.V. Mahadevan dead" />

References

Template:Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – TeluguTemplate:Nandi Award for Best Music DirectorTemplate:TamilNaduStateAwardForBestMusicDirector

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