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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Devayani was born on 22 June 1974 in [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra to a [[Konkani people|Konkani]] father from [[Mangalore]] and a [[Malayalis|Malayali]] mother. | Devayani was born on 22 June 1974 in [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra to a [[Konkani people|Konkani]] father from [[Mangalore]] and a [[Malayalis|Malayali]] mother.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Devayani latest interview: Actress shares the love story |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/celebrity-news/devayani-latest-interview-actress-shares-the-love-story-viral-video/articleshow/99833909.cms |date=2023-04-28 |access-date=18 July 2023 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref><ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUc0_gRF6IC/</ref> She has two younger brothers [[Nakkhul]] and Mayur. The former is working as an actor and singer in the Tamil film industry.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/I-never-gave-her-a-gift-Nakul/articleshow/4856443.cms |title=I never gave her a gift: Nakul |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2009-08-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202182424/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-05/news-interviews/28177104_1_nakul-devayani-film-industry |archive-date=2014-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/I-want-to-earn-a-good-name-Nakul/articleshow/5690685.cms |title=I want to earn a good name: Nakul |date=2010-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202182420/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-18/news-interviews/28133701_1_nakul-kollywood-chennai |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live |archive-date=2014-02-02}}</ref> She married director [[Rajakumaran (director)|Rajakumaran]] on 9 April 2001.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/06/stories/2003120600050200.htm |title=The Hindu: Tinsel to TV |date=2003-12-06 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040530153818/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/06/stories/2003120600050200.htm |archivedate=2004-05-30 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tamilmovies.com/cgi-bin/news/archives.cgi?category=1&view=4-01 |title=Devayani's wedding |work=Tamil Movies |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011030205/http://tamilmovies.com/cgi-bin/news/archives.cgi?category=1&view=4-01 |archive-date=11 October 2008 |date=19 April 2001}}</ref> They have two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/star-track/20123119113155/Taking-care-of-children-my-first-priority-Devayani.col |title=Taking care of children, my first priority: Devayani|website=Chennai Online |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622094822/http://chennaionline.com/movies/star-track/20123119113155/Taking-care-of-children-my-first-priority-Devayani.col |archivedate=2012-06-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/former-south-actress-devayani-is-now-a-school-teacher-709001|title=Former South Actress Devayani is Now a School Teacher|website=NDTV.com |date=2014-12-05}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Devayani began her career in the Hindi film ''Koyal'', which was later cancelled during its production stage. | Devayani began her career in the Hindi film ''Koyal'', which was later cancelled during its production stage.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/11/stories/2008041150521600.htm |title=The Hindu: Cinema Plus / Columns: My first break – Devayani |date=2008-04-11 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080413002507/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/11/stories/2008041150521600.htm |archivedate=2008-04-13 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She later appeared in Bengali film ''Shaat Ponchomi'' (1993).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/actress-devayani-acted-in-hindi-bengali-and-marathi-films-before-making-her-tamil-debut/articleshow/64492983.cms|title = Actress Devayani acted in Hindi, Bengali and Marathi films before making her Tamil debut| newspaper=The Times of India | date=21 May 2018 }}</ref> She also acted in a Marathi film before debuting in the South with lead roles in Malayalam films as ''[[Kinnaripuzhayoram]]'' (1994). | ||
Devayani made her debut with the film ''[[Thotta Chinungi]]'' (1995). Flaunting her glamorous avatar, the actress gained popularity in 1996 with the film ''[[Kadhal Kottai]]''. She starred opposite [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith]] in the film which was directed by [[Agathiyan]]. The film received positive acclaim among the audience. | Devayani made her debut with the film ''[[Thotta Chinungi]]'' (1995). Flaunting her glamorous avatar, the actress gained popularity in 1996 with the film ''[[Kadhal Kottai]]''. She starred opposite [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith]] in the film which was directed by [[Agathiyan]]. The film received positive acclaim among the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-devayani-rajakumarans-pictures-with-daughters-the-cutest-thing-on-internet-today-8734427.html|title = Actress Devayani Rajakumaran's Pictures With Daughters The Cutest Thing On Internet Today| date=10 January 2024 }}</ref> The movie was successful in establishing Devayani as the most successful actress in South Indian Cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-devayani-rajakumarans-pictures-with-daughters-the-cutest-thing-on-internet-today-8734427.html|title = Actress Devayani Rajakumaran's Pictures With Daughters The Cutest Thing On Internet Today| date=10 January 2024 }}</ref> | ||
Devayani, later, appeared in many films opposite several renowned names in the film industry. | Devayani, later, appeared in many films opposite several renowned names in the film industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-devayani-rajakumarans-pictures-with-daughters-the-cutest-thing-on-internet-today-8734427.html|title = Actress Devayani Rajakumaran's Pictures With Daughters The Cutest Thing On Internet Today| date=10 January 2024 }}</ref> | ||
She was a part of several successful films, including ''[[Surya Vamsam (1997 film)|Surya Vamsam]]'' (1997), ''[[Maru Malarchi|Marumalarchi]]'' (1998), ''[[Ninaithen Vandhai]]'' (1998), ''[[Nee Varuvai Ena]]'' (1999), ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]'' (2000), ''[[Thenali]]'' (2000), ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001), ''[[Aanandham]]'' (2001) and ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]'' (2002). | She was a part of several successful films, including ''[[Surya Vamsam (1997 film)|Surya Vamsam]]'' (1997), ''[[Maru Malarchi|Marumalarchi]]'' (1998), ''[[Ninaithen Vandhai]]'' (1998), ''[[Nee Varuvai Ena]]'' (1999), ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]'' (2000), ''[[Thenali]]'' (2000), ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001), ''[[Aanandham]]'' (2001) and ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]'' (2002). | ||
The late 90s and early 2000s were the golden years for Devayani as she delivered over 50 films, and most of them were blockbusters. | The late 90s and early 2000s were the golden years for Devayani as she delivered over 50 films, and most of them were blockbusters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/unforgettableones-actress-devayani/articleshow/91782594.cms|title = UnforgettableOnes: Actress Devayani| newspaper=The Times of India | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> | ||
Devayani over the years played powerful female characters until 2001 when she fell in love with [[Rajakumaran (director)|Rajakumaran]] who directed her ''[[Vinnukum Mannukum]]''. She has also played small cameos in hit movies like ''[[Panchathantiram]]'' (2002) alongside [[Kamal Haasan]]. | Devayani over the years played powerful female characters until 2001 when she fell in love with [[Rajakumaran (director)|Rajakumaran]] who directed her ''[[Vinnukum Mannukum]]''. She has also played small cameos in hit movies like ''[[Panchathantiram]]'' (2002) alongside [[Kamal Haasan]]. | ||
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She has become a virtual cult figure in Tamil Nadu after the success of the Mega Serial [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]'s serial ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]'' (2003–2009). | She has become a virtual cult figure in Tamil Nadu after the success of the Mega Serial [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]'s serial ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]'' (2003–2009). | ||
She has produced a few films that her husband directs, a notable one being ''[[Thirumathi Thamizh]]'' (2013) where she played an important role. | She has produced a few films that her husband directs, a notable one being ''[[Thirumathi Thamizh]]'' (2013) where she played an important role.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/devayanis-comeback-in-thirumathi-thamizh/articleshow/19489298.cms|title = Devayani's comeback in Thirumathi Thamizh| newspaper=The Times of India | date=15 January 2017}}</ref> | ||
In the late 2010s she was a judge on a reality show on [[Mazhavil Manorama]] titled ''Ugram Ujwalam''. In 2021, she acted in ''[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (TV series)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]]'', a Tamil serial of [[Zee Tamil]]. | In the late 2010s she was a judge on a reality show on [[Mazhavil Manorama]] titled ''Ugram Ujwalam''. In 2021, she acted in ''[[Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (TV series)|Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal]]'', a Tamil serial of [[Zee Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/devayani-rajakumaran-set-to-make-her-tv-comeback-with-pudhu-pudhu-arthangal-details-inside/articleshow/81415403.cms|title = Devayani Rajakumaran set to make her TV comeback with Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal; details inside| newspaper=The Times of India | date=9 March 2021 }}</ref> Later, she slowly took up the role of mother.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Senior actress-Devyani-turns-school-teacher-for a-private-school |url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994328996/Senior-actress-Devyani-turns-school-teacher-for-a-private-school |work=India Herald}}</ref> | ||
Devayani has directed a short film named ''Kaikuttai Rani'' (2024). | Devayani has directed a short film named ''Kaikuttai Rani'' (2024).<ref name="Devayani interview: On directing short film, ‘Kaikuttai Rani’, and how ‘Kolangal’ changed her life">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Devayani interview: On directing short film, 'Kaikuttai Rani', and how 'Kolangal' changed her life |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/devayani-interview-on-directing-short-film-kaikuttai-rani-and-how-kolangal-changed-her-life/article69175201.ece |access-date=5 February 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250205052756/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/devayani-interview-on-directing-short-film-kaikuttai-rani-and-how-kolangal-changed-her-life/article69175201.ece |archive-date=5 February 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref> The film won Best Children's Short Film at the 7th [[Jaipur International Film Festival]], marking a significant milestone in Devayani's transition from acting to filmmaking.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Devayani's directorial debut 'Kaikuttai Rani' earns global reception|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/devayanis-directorial-debut-kaikuttai-rani-earns-global-reception/articleshow/117456621.cms |access-date=2025-01-22 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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| ''Chhota Sa Ghar'' || Vidya || Hindi || Credited as Koyal | | ''Chhota Sa Ghar'' || Vidya || Hindi || Credited as Koyal | ||
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| ''[[Kadhal Kottai]]'' || Kamali || rowspan="3"|Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize]] | | ''[[Kadhal Kottai]]'' || Kamali || rowspan="3"|Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize]]<br />Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] | ||
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| ''[[Poomani (film)|Poomani]]'' || Vijaya || | | ''[[Poomani (film)|Poomani]]'' || Vijaya || | ||
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| ''[[Periya Idathu Mappillai]]'' || Lakshmi || | | ''[[Periya Idathu Mappillai]]'' || Lakshmi || | ||
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| ''[[Surya Vamsam (1997 film)|Surya Vamsam]]'' || Nandhini || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]] | | ''[[Surya Vamsam (1997 film)|Surya Vamsam]]'' || Nandhini || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br />Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] | ||
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| rowspan="12"|1998 || ''[[Suswagatham]]'' || Sandhya || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Telugu Debut | | rowspan="12"|1998 || ''[[Suswagatham]]'' || Sandhya || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Telugu Debut | ||
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| ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]'' || Gayathri || | | ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]'' || Gayathri || | ||
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| ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]'' || Chellamal Bharathi || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]] | | ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]'' || Chellamal Bharathi || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]<br /> Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] | ||
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| ''[[Thenali]]'' || Jalaja Kailash || | | ''[[Thenali]]'' || Jalaja Kailash || | ||
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| rowspan="8"|2002 || ''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' || Pappu || | | rowspan="8"|2002 || ''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' || Pappu || | ||
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| ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]'' || Valarmathi Shanmugham || [[ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award]] | | ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]'' || Valarmathi Shanmugham || [[ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award]]<br />Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]] | ||
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| ''[[Panchathantiram]]'' || Nirmala || | | ''[[Panchathantiram]]'' || Nirmala || | ||
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| ''[[Madhagaja]]''|| Rathnamma || Kannada || | | ''[[Madhagaja]]''|| Rathnamma || Kannada || | ||
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| 2023 || ''[[Anuragam (2023 film)|Anuragam]]'' || Mercy || Malayalam || | | 2023 || ''[[Anuragam (2023 film)|Anuragam]]'' || Mercy || Malayalam ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2023 |title=Gautham Vasudev Menon's Malayalam Film Anuragam To Be Released On This Date |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/gautham-vasudev-menons-malayalam-film-anuragam-to-be-released-on-this-date-7646269.html |access-date=30 April 2023 |website=News18}}</ref> | ||
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|2024||''[[Devaki Nandana Vasudeva]]''||Devaki||Telugu|| | |2024||''[[Devaki Nandana Vasudeva]]''||Devaki||Telugu|| | ||
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|Jothi | |Jothi | ||
| rowspan="3" |Tamil | | rowspan="3" |Tamil | ||
| | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Narayani |date=2025-04-30 |title=Nizhar Kudai Trailer: Devayani becomes entangled in a tale of love and longing |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Apr/30/nizhar-kudai-trailer-devayani-becomes-entangled-in-a-tale-of-love-and-longing |access-date=2025-05-01 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[3BHK]]'' || Shanthi Vasudevan || | | ''[[3BHK]]'' || Shanthi Vasudevan || | ||
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|''[[Kiss (2025 film)|Kiss ]]'' || Daisy Marcus || | |''[[Kiss (2025 film)|Kiss ]]'' || Daisy Marcus || | ||
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| 2024 ||''Kaikuttai Rani'' || || | | 2024 ||''Kaikuttai Rani'' || || <ref>https://asianlite.com/2025/films/film-review/devayanis-directorial-debut-kaikuttai-rani-wins-best-short-film-award/</ref> | ||
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! Result | ! Result | ||
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| 1996 ||[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actress]] || ''[[Kaadhal Kottai]]''|| {{won}} | | 1996 ||[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize|Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actress]] || ''[[Kaadhal Kottai]]''|| {{won}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/1996awards.htm |title=Tamilnadu Government Cinema Awards |publisher=[[Dinakaran]] |access-date=11 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990203152338/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/1996awards.htm |archive-date=3 February 1999}}</ref> | ||
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| 1997 || rowspan="2" | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]] || ''[[Suryavamsam (1997 film)|Surya Vamsam]]''|| {{won}} | | 1997 || rowspan="2" | [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]] || ''[[Suryavamsam (1997 film)|Surya Vamsam]]''|| {{won}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/27-11-98/g_award.htm |title=Tamilnadu Government Cinema Awards |publisher=[[Dinakaran]] |access-date=11 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990203194036/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/27-11-98/g_award.htm |archive-date=3 February 1999}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2000 || ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]''|| {{won}} | | rowspan="2" | 2000 || ''[[Bharathi (2000 film)|Bharathi]]''|| {{won}} | ||
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| [[Kalaimamani|Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu Government]] || Contribution to Tamil Cinema|| {{won}} | | [[Kalaimamani|Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu Government]] || Contribution to Tamil Cinema|| {{won}}<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://hindu.com/2000/10/09/stories/04092234.htm |title=Kalaimamani Awards Announced |date=2000-10-08 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015044347/http://hindu.com/2000/10/09/stories/04092234.htm |archivedate=2012-10-15 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|2002|| [[ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award]] || ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]''|| {{won}} | |2002|| [[ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award]] || ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]''|| {{won}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.veenaimovies.com/CineAwardView.asp?Pfp=171540488&Ay=2003&Am=6 |title=Best Malaysian Tamil DVD VCD AUDIO Tamil Movies selling portal veenaimovies.com |access-date=19 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704024933/http://www.veenaimovies.com/CineAwardView.asp?Pfp=171540488&Ay=2003&Am=6 |archive-date=4 July 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" |2004 || [[Best Actress|Pace Awards Best Television Actress]] || rowspan="3" | ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|''Kolangal'']]''|| {{won}} | | rowspan="2" |2004 || [[Best Actress|Pace Awards Best Television Actress]] || rowspan="3" | ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|''Kolangal'']]''|| {{won}}<ref name="archive2005">{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/20/stories/2005092012900200.htm |title=Devayani, Venu Aravind get awards |date=2005-09-20 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061208162110/http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/20/stories/2005092012900200.htm |archivedate=2006-12-08 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| [[Best Actress|Vivel Chinna Thirai Awards Best Actress]] || {{Nominated}} | | [[Best Actress|Vivel Chinna Thirai Awards Best Actress]] || {{Nominated}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/winners-list-of-vivel-chinna-thirai-awards-2008/ |title=Winners List of Vivel Chinna Thirai Awards 2008 |access-date=14 February 2013 |archive-date=26 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120204/http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/winners-list-of-vivel-chinna-thirai-awards-2008/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|2007 || [[Best Actress|Tamil Nadu State Television Award for Best Actress]] || {{Won}} | |2007 || [[Best Actress|Tamil Nadu State Television Award for Best Actress]] || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dinamani.com/latest-news/2011/jan/25/%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%88-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%85%E0%AE%B1%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%81-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B1%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4-%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%88-%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%BF-302800.html |title=Tamil Nadu State Television Awards Announced: Best Actress Devayani |publisher=[[Dinamani]] |date=20 September 2012 |access-date=10 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
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|2025 || Best Short Film for Children || ''Kaikuttai Rani''|| {{won}} | |2025 || Best Short Film for Children || ''Kaikuttai Rani''|| {{won}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ianslive.in/actress-devayanis-short-film-kaikuttai-rani-wins-award-at-jaipur-international-film-festival--20250120151534|title = Actress Devayani's short film 'Kaikuttai Rani' wins award at Jaipur International Film Festival}}</ref> | ||
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Devayani | |
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.jpg) Devayani at Mumbai International Film Festival, 2014 | |
| Born | Sushma Jaidev 22 June 1973 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | ( m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Nakul (brother) |
| Awards | Kalaimamani |
Sushma Jaidev (born 22 June 1974), professionally known as Devayani Rajakumaran, is an Indian actress known for her works primarily in Tamil and Malayalam films. She has also appeared in a few Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Bengali films.
She has received several awards for her performances in Kadhal Kottai (1996), Suryavamsam (1997) and Bharathi (2000).
She was honoured with a Kalaimamani Award in 2000. She won the Best Supporting Actress for the movie Azhagi (2002). She also won the Best Television Actress for her role in the serial Kolangal (2003–2009).
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Devayani was born on 22 June 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Konkani father from Mangalore and a Malayali mother.[1][2] She has two younger brothers Nakkhul and Mayur. The former is working as an actor and singer in the Tamil film industry.[3][4] She married director Rajakumaran on 9 April 2001.[5][6] They have two daughters.[7][8]
Career[edit | edit source]
Devayani began her career in the Hindi film Koyal, which was later cancelled during its production stage.[9] She later appeared in Bengali film Shaat Ponchomi (1993).[10] She also acted in a Marathi film before debuting in the South with lead roles in Malayalam films as Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994).
Devayani made her debut with the film Thotta Chinungi (1995). Flaunting her glamorous avatar, the actress gained popularity in 1996 with the film Kadhal Kottai. She starred opposite Ajith in the film which was directed by Agathiyan. The film received positive acclaim among the audience.[11] The movie was successful in establishing Devayani as the most successful actress in South Indian Cinema.[12] Devayani, later, appeared in many films opposite several renowned names in the film industry.[13]
She was a part of several successful films, including Surya Vamsam (1997), Marumalarchi (1998), Ninaithen Vandhai (1998), Nee Varuvai Ena (1999), Bharathi (2000), Thenali (2000), Friends (2001), Aanandham (2001) and Azhagi (2002).
The late 90s and early 2000s were the golden years for Devayani as she delivered over 50 films, and most of them were blockbusters.[14]
Devayani over the years played powerful female characters until 2001 when she fell in love with Rajakumaran who directed her Vinnukum Mannukum. She has also played small cameos in hit movies like Panchathantiram (2002) alongside Kamal Haasan.
She has become a virtual cult figure in Tamil Nadu after the success of the Mega Serial Sun TV's serial Kolangal (2003–2009).
She has produced a few films that her husband directs, a notable one being Thirumathi Thamizh (2013) where she played an important role.[15]
In the late 2010s she was a judge on a reality show on Mazhavil Manorama titled Ugram Ujwalam. In 2021, she acted in Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, a Tamil serial of Zee Tamil.[16] Later, she slowly took up the role of mother.[17]
Devayani has directed a short film named Kaikuttai Rani (2024).[18] The film won Best Children's Short Film at the 7th Jaipur International Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in Devayani's transition from acting to filmmaking.[19]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Shaat Ponchomi | Bengali | Credited as Sushma | |
| Dhusar Godhuli | Moulika | Credited as Koel | ||
| 1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | Indhu | Malayalam | Malayalam Debut |
| 1995 | Achan Rajavu Appan Jethavu | Alice | ||
| Three Men Army | Shubha | |||
| Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam | Latha.S.Pillai | |||
| Dil Ka Doctor | Dolly | Hindi | Credited as Koyal and Hindi cinema debut | |
| Thotta Chinungi | Ramya | Tamil | Tamil Debut | |
| 1996 | Kalloori Vaasal | Nivetha | ||
| Chhota Sa Ghar | Vidya | Hindi | Credited as Koyal | |
| Kadhal Kottai | Kamali | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| Poomani | Vijaya | |||
| Sivasakthi | Guest Appearance | |||
| Mahathma | Saraswathi | Malayalam | ||
| Kinnam Katta Kallan | Anju | |||
| Mr. Clean | Nirmala | |||
| Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Megha | |||
| Ajay | Anjali | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Vivasaayi Magan | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| Kaadhali | Soubhagyavathi | |||
| Periya Idathu Mappillai | Lakshmi | |||
| Surya Vamsam | Nandhini | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Suswagatham | Sandhya | Telugu | Telugu Debut |
| Kizhakkum Merkkum | Malli | Tamil | ||
| Marumalarchi | Jayanthi | |||
| Udhavikku Varalaamaa | Mythili | |||
| Swarnamukhi | Swarnamukhi | |||
| Ninaithen Vandhai | Savithri | |||
| Moovendhar | Vaidegi | |||
| Poonthottam | Sundari | |||
| Senthooram | Otta Rosa (Megala) | |||
| Srimathi Vellostha | Archana | Telugu | ||
| En Uyir Nee Thaane | Janaki | Tamil | ||
| Pudhumai Pithan | Aarthi | |||
| 1999 | Thodarum | Seetha Anand | ||
| Kummi Paattu | Amaravathi | |||
| Nee Varuvai Ena | Nandhini | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | ||
| Oruvan | Nandhini | |||
| Premotsava | Chandana | Kannada | Kannada Debut | |
| Nilave Mugam Kaattu | Kasthuri | Tamil | ||
| Paattali | Sakunthala | |||
| Manikyam | Meenakshi | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Vallarasu | Anjali Vallarasu | Tamil | |
| Appu | Seetha | |||
| Ennamma Kannu | Gayathri | |||
| Bharathi | Chellamal Bharathi | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | ||
| Thenali | Jalaja Kailash | |||
| Kannukku Kannaga | Devi | |||
| 2001 | Friends | Padmini | ||
| En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Maheswari | |||
| Vinnukum Mannukum | Devayani | |||
| Aanandham | Bharathi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | ||
| Ninaikkaadha Naalillai | Kavitha | |||
| Sundara Purushan | Jyothika Menon | Malayalam | ||
| Kottai Mariamman | Rajeswari | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | Pappu | ||
| Azhagi | Valarmathi Shanmugham | ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | ||
| Panchathantiram | Nirmala | |||
| Thenkasi Pattanam | Sangeetha | |||
| Guruvamma | Guruvamma | |||
| Samasthanam | Divya | |||
| Padai Veetu Amman | Samundi | |||
| Chennakesava Reddy | Chennakesava Reddy's sister | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Kadhaludan | Kavitha | Tamil | Also producer |
| Bheeshmar | Gowri Bheeshmar | |||
| Balettan | Radhika | Malayalam | ||
| 2004 | Naani | Indira Devi | Telugu | Simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil |
| New | Indira | Tamil | ||
| Sivaram | Nandhini | Telugu | ||
| Giri | Suryaprakash's wife | Tamil | ||
| Sema Ragalai | Devi | |||
| Senthalam Poovae | ||||
| Soumyam | Malayalam | |||
| 2005 | Naran | Janaki | ||
| 2009 | Aiyantham Padai | Kalpana Gunasekaran | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Oru Naal Varum | Rajalekshmi | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Sarkar Colony | Padmini Shivaramakrishnan | ||
| 2013 | Thirumathi Thamizh | Jothi | Tamil | Also producer |
| 2015 | Sagaptham | Lakshmi | ||
| Strawberry | Shanthi Aadhiraj | |||
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Prabha Sathyam | Telugu | |
| 2017 | My School | Mahalakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Suguna | Telugu | |
| Ezhumin | Bharathi | Tamil | ||
| Kalavani Mappillai | Rajeswari | |||
| 2019 | NTR: Kathanayakudu | Akkineni Annapurna | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Love Story | Mounica's mother | Telugu | |
| Madhagaja | Rathnamma | Kannada | ||
| 2023 | Anuragam | Mercy | Malayalam | [20] |
| 2024 | Devaki Nandana Vasudeva | Devaki | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Nizharkudai | Jothi | Tamil | [21] |
| 3BHK | Shanthi Vasudevan | |||
| Kiss | Daisy Marcus |
|
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television[edit | edit source]
Serials[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2009 | Kolangal | Abinaya(Abi) | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2007–2008 | Manjal Magimai | Soundarya/Neeraja | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2010–2011 | Kodi Mullai | Anna Kodi/Malar Kodi | Raj TV | |
| 2011–2013 | Muthaaram | Ranjini Devi / Sivaranjani | Sun TV | |
| 2019–2020 | Rasaathi | Illavarasi Soundaravalli | ||
| 2021–2022 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Lakshmi | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021 | Sembaruthi | Amman (Cameo) | ||
| 2023 | Maari | Muthupechi (Cameo) |
Shows[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Ugram Ujjwalam season 2 | Judge | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2016–2017 | Jodi Number One | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2017 | Junior Super Stars Season 2 | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Niraivu Vizha | Lakshmi |
As director[edit | edit source]
Short film[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kaikuttai Rani | [22] |
Awards and honours[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actress | Kaadhal Kottai | Won[23] |
| 1997 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | Surya Vamsam | Won[24] |
| 2000 | Bharathi | Won | |
| Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu Government | Contribution to Tamil Cinema | Won[25] | |
| 2002 | ITFA Best Supporting Actress Award | Azhagi | Won[26] |
| 2004 | Pace Awards Best Television Actress | Kolangal | Won[27] |
| Vivel Chinna Thirai Awards Best Actress | Nominated[28] | ||
| 2007 | Tamil Nadu State Television Award for Best Actress | Won[29] | |
| 2025 | Best Short Film for Children | Kaikuttai Rani | Won[30] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Devayani latest interview: Actress shares the love story". Samayam Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 28 April 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUc0_gRF6IC/
- ↑ "I never gave her a gift: Nakul". The Times of India. 5 August 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "I want to earn a good name: Nakul". The Times of India. 18 March 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "The Hindu: Tinsel to TV". The Hindu. 6 December 2003. Archived from the original on 30 May 2004.
- ↑ "Devayani's wedding". Tamil Movies. 19 April 2001. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008.
- ↑ "Taking care of children, my first priority: Devayani". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 22 June 2012.
- ↑ "Former South Actress Devayani is Now a School Teacher". NDTV.com. 5 December 2014.
- ↑ "The Hindu: Cinema Plus / Columns: My first break – Devayani". The Hindu. 11 April 2008. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008.
- ↑ "Actress Devayani acted in Hindi, Bengali and Marathi films before making her Tamil debut". The Times of India. 21 May 2018.
- ↑ "Actress Devayani Rajakumaran's Pictures With Daughters The Cutest Thing On Internet Today". 10 January 2024.
- ↑ "Actress Devayani Rajakumaran's Pictures With Daughters The Cutest Thing On Internet Today". 10 January 2024.
- ↑ "Actress Devayani Rajakumaran's Pictures With Daughters The Cutest Thing On Internet Today". 10 January 2024.
- ↑ "UnforgettableOnes: Actress Devayani". The Times of India. 25 May 2022.
- ↑ "Devayani's comeback in Thirumathi Thamizh". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "Devayani Rajakumaran set to make her TV comeback with Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal; details inside". The Times of India. 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "Senior actress-Devyani-turns-school-teacher-for a-private-school". India Herald.
- ↑ "Devayani interview: On directing short film, 'Kaikuttai Rani', and how 'Kolangal' changed her life". The Hindu. 3 February 2025. Archived from the original on 5 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ↑ "Devayani's directorial debut 'Kaikuttai Rani' earns global reception". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ↑ "Gautham Vasudev Menon's Malayalam Film Anuragam To Be Released On This Date". News18. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ↑ M, Narayani (30 April 2025). "Nizhar Kudai Trailer: Devayani becomes entangled in a tale of love and longing". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ↑ https://asianlite.com/2025/films/film-review/devayanis-directorial-debut-kaikuttai-rani-wins-best-short-film-award/
- ↑ "Tamilnadu Government Cinema Awards". Dinakaran. Archived from the original on 3 February 1999. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ↑ "Tamilnadu Government Cinema Awards". Dinakaran. Archived from the original on 3 February 1999. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ↑ "Kalaimamani Awards Announced". The Hindu. 8 October 2000. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012.
- ↑ "Best Malaysian Tamil DVD VCD AUDIO Tamil Movies selling portal veenaimovies.com". Archived from the original on 4 July 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2009.
- ↑ "Devayani, Venu Aravind get awards". The Hindu. 20 September 2005. Archived from the original on 8 December 2006.
- ↑ "Winners List of Vivel Chinna Thirai Awards 2008". Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu State Television Awards Announced: Best Actress Devayani". Dinamani. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ↑ "Actress Devayani's short film 'Kaikuttai Rani' wins award at Jaipur International Film Festival".