Devadarshini

Devadarshini
Born Devadarshini Sukumaran
(1975-01-01) 1 January 1975
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Other names Devadarshini Chetan
Occupation Actress
Years active 1977–present[1]
Spouse(s) Chetan
Children Niyathi

Devadarshini is an Indian actress appearing in Tamil films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor before venturing into acting, first in television and later in films. She predominantly appears in supporting roles and often performs comic roles.[1]

She has done leading roles in some popular television serials like Marmadesam and Athipookal.[2] She has also participated in Jodi Number One a dance reality show along with her real life partner Chetan. Currently she is doing a comedy show, Sunday Galatta which airs on sun TV.

Biography

Devadarshini was born in Tamil Nadu to Tamil parents. Her parents are both retired principals; she has a sister.[1] She studied commerce in college and pursued a master's degree in Applied Psychology some years later.[1]

While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial Kanavugal Ilavasam, which led to her landing a role in the successful mystery series Marmadesam by Naga. She was introduced in Ramany Vs Ramany Part I - Episode 21, which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, Vidathu Karuppu, which she considers a "big turning point" in her life as it established her in the industry.[1]

Following her marriage in 2002, she began to receive film offers as well. The first project she signed was Enakku 20 Unakku 18 directed by Jyothi Krishna, although Gautham Menon's action drama Kaakha Kaakha released first. Parthiban Kanavu that released the same year won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian. She played the lead role in Sakthi Pirakuthu, a film made by an NGO.[3]

Personal life

In 2002, Devadarshini got married to Chetan, who is a popular television actor as well. Devadarshini and Chetan met and worked together for the first time in Marmadesam.[1] She gave birth to a girl child named Niyati in 18 January 2004. She made her debut in 96.

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2003Parthiban KanavuAmudhaTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Kaakha KaakhaSwathi Srikanth
Enakku 20 Unakku 18Sridhar's Sister
Kadhal KirukkanPsychiatrist
2004Azhagiya Theeye
2005Gurudeva
6'2Meenakshi
Ponniyin Selvan
Kanda Naal MudhalKrishna's sister
2006SaravanaSaravana's sister-in-law
RenduMadhavan's sister
2007 DeepavaliSumathi
Kireedam
Manase MounamaGowri
Vel
Evano Oruvan
2008Pirivom SanthippomNatesan's sister-in-law
SarojaHerselfGuest appearance
2009PadikathavanKousalya Gowtham
Puthiya Payanam
Solla Solla InikkumBhadri Narayanan's Wife
2010Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
EnthiranLatha
Kanagavel KaakaKanagavel's Sister
Shakti Pirakkudhu
2011Muni 2: KanchanaKamakshiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Mahaan KanakkuJanakiNorway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Yuvan YuvathiNisha's Sister
2012SaguniSathyamoorthy's Daughter
EegaBindhu's Sister-in-lawTelugu film
Naan Ee
2013Kanna Laddu Thinna AasaiyaMaami (Neighbour)
KaruppampattiSivagami
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum KumaruKumar's sister
Something SomethingTelugu film
Thillu MulluBank Officer
Ya YaAishwarya
Kolakalam
Naveena Saraswathi SabathamParvati Devi
2014Veeram
Tenaliraman
Irumbu KuthiraiMary Narayanan
Murugatrupadai
Amma Ammamma
Vaanga PazhagalamAlwarpet AnjalaiSingaporean television film
Vingyani
Azhagiya Pandipuram
201536 VayadhinileGirijaNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Aavi Kumar
Kadhal Agathee
Thiruttu VCD
Thiraipada Nagaram
2016SaagasamLalitha
Vaaliba RajaDevadarshini
SarrainoduGana's AuntTelugu film
NambiarRamachandran's sister in law
AchamindriChellam
2017Motta Shiva Ketta ShivaBanu
Sangili Bungili Kadhava ThoraeSwetha's mother
7 NaatkalGautham's sister
MersalNurse
2018BhaagamathieKanchanaTelugu & Tamil film
AweParvatiTelugu film
Krishnarjuna YudhamDhinchak RojaTelugu film
Semma Botha AagathaDevi
Itlycop
Roja Maaligai
96Subhashini

TV serials

  1. Marmadesam (Vidaathu Karuppu) as Reena
  2. Chidambara Rahasiyam as Tulasi
  3. Ramany vs. Ramany Part II as Ramani
  4. Parvathy as Parvathy (Malayalam)
  5. Annamalai as Valli
  6. Kolangal as Sujata
  7. Penn
  8. Chinna Papa Periya Papa (series 3) as Periya Pappa
  9. Ethanai Manidhargal
  10. Kanavugal Ilavasam
  11. Penmanam
  12. Uravugal Oru Thodarkadhai
  13. Kannadi Kathavugal
  14. Adhu Mattum Ragasiyam
  15. Lakshmi
  16. Anjali
  17. Sollathan Ninaikkiren
  18. Idhayam as Jeya
  19. Athipookal as Padma Manohar
  20. Poovilangu
  21. Paadhaigal

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Vandhana (2015-05-19). "Small Beginnings: The Devadarshini Interview". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  2. ↑ "Double impact". The Hindu. 2004-04-05. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  3. ↑ "Devadarshini is a possessive mother - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-03-05. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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