Devan (writer)
Devan (R. Mahadevan) | |
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| Born | 8 September 1913 Thiruvidaimarudur, Tanjore District, Madras Presidency, British India (now Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 5 May 1957 (aged 43) Madras, Madras State (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India |
| Pen name | Devan |
| Occupation | Managing editor, Ananda Vikatan |
| Notable works | Thuppariyum Sambu |
Devan (R. Mahadevan) (8 September 1913 – 5 May 1958) was a 20th-century Indian writer who wrote in Tamil, known for his witty and humorous stories.