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Her role as Kamali in this National Award-winning film catapulted her to stardom, establishing her as a leading lady in the romantic drama genre.
While she occasionally takes up cameo roles to "cheer her fans," she has transitioned into powerful supporting and mother roles in recent films like Janatha Garage (2016) and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018).
These films showcased her ability to excel in ensemble casts and family-centric narratives.
Her media presence extends to being a judge on reality shows like Jodi Number One (Vijay TV) and the Malayalam show Ugram Ujjwalam . Directorial Debut and Recent Work
She delivered back-to-back blockbusters, including:
During her peak, she starred opposite the industry’s biggest names, including Kamal Haasan ( Thenali , Panchathantiram ), Ajith Kumar ( Kadhal Kottai ), Vijay ( Friends ), and Sarath Kumar ( Suryavamsam ). Dominance in Television Media
Playing the protagonist Abinaya (Abi) , Devayani became the face of one of Sun TV’s most successful mega-serials, which ran for over 1,500 episodes. This role earned her the Best Television Actress award and cemented her place in every Tamil household.
Her portrayal of Chellamal Bharathi earned her critical acclaim and another State Film Award .
She followed up with other popular serials such as Manjal Magimai , Muthaaram , and more recently, Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (2021) on Zee Tamil, where she played a widow navigating societal challenges with grace.