Devadarshini | |
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Born | Devadarshini Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Dakshayini |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse | Chetan |
Honours | Kalaimamani (in 2020) |
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor and entered cinema playing supporting roles and comic roles. [1] she is a recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
She has performed in television serials including Marmadesam and Athipookal . [2]
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 mystery series Marmadesam by Naga. She was introduced in Ramany vs Ramany Part 02 , 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]
She won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Parthiban Kanavu (2003). She played the lead role in Sakthi Pirakuthu (2010), a film made by an NGO. [3] After Muni 2: Kanchana (2011), she was continuously doing humorous characters. [4] In 2015, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for 36 Vayadhinile and Thiruttu Kalyanam. [5]
Devadarshini was born in Chennai to a Telugu-speaking family. [6] She studied commerce in college and later gained a master's degree in Applied Psychology. [1]
In 2002, Devadarshini married Chetan, a television actor. [7] They first worked together on Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu , and then went on to act several projects together like Athipookal. [1] Her daughter, Niyati Kadambi, made her debut in 96 portraying the younger version of her mother's character. [8]
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2003 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | Parthiban Kanavu | Won | [9] |
2011 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | Muni 2: Kanchana | Won | [10] |
2011 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress | Mahaan Kanakku | Won | [11] |
2015 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | 36 Vayadhinile , Thiruttu Kalyanam | Won | [12] |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Amudha | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian |
Kaakha Kaakha | Swathi Srikanth | ||
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Sridhar's sister | ||
Kadhal Kirukkan | Psychiatrist | ||
2004 | Azhagiya Theeye | Sandhya | |
2005 | Gurudeva | Deva's friend | |
6'2 | Meenakshi | ||
Ponniyin Selvan | Venu's sister | ||
Mazhai | Arjun's sister | ||
Kanda Naal Mudhal | Krishna's sister | ||
2006 | Saravana | Saravana's sister-in-law | |
Rendu | Madhavan's sister | ||
2007 | Deepavali | Sumathi | |
Kireedam | |||
Manase Mounama | Gowri | ||
Vel | Sarala | ||
Evano Oruvan | Vetri Maran's wife | ||
Puli Varudhu | Sudha | Special appearance | |
2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Natesan's sister-in-law | |
Saroja | Herself | Guest appearance | |
2009 | Padikathavan | Kousalya Gowtham | |
Pudhiya Payanam | Devi | ||
Solla Solla Inikkum | Bhadri Narayanan's wife | ||
2010 | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | ||
Enthiran | Latha | ||
Kanagavel Kaaka | Kanagavel's sister | ||
Shakti Pirakkudhu | |||
2011 | Muni 2: Kanchana | Kamakshi | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian |
Mahaan Kanakku | Janaki | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
Yuvan Yuvathi | Nisha's sister | ||
2012 | Saguni | Sathyamoorthy's daughter | |
Naan Ee | Bindhu's sister-in-law | ||
2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Maami (Neighbour) | |
Karuppampatti | Sivagami | ||
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Kumar's sister | ||
Thillu Mullu 2 | Bank Officer | ||
Ya Ya | Aishwarya | ||
Kolagalam | Ramya's sister-in-law | ||
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Parvati | ||
2014 | Veeram | District Collector Subbu's wife | |
Tenaliraman | Eating Joint Owner's Sister | ||
Irumbu Kuthirai | Mary Narayanan | ||
Murugaatrupadai | |||
Amma Ammamma | |||
Vaanga Pazhagalam | Alwarpet Anjalai | Singaporean television film | |
Vingyani | |||
Azhagiya Pandipuram | |||
2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Girija | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
Aavi Kumar | Patient's wife | ||
Kadhal Agadhi | |||
Thiruttu VCD | |||
Thiraipada Nagaram | |||
Pallikoodam Pogamale | Vijay's mother | ||
2016 | Saagasam | Lalitha | |
Vaaliba Raja | Devadarshini | ||
Nambiar | Ramachandran's sister in law | ||
Achamindri | Chellam | ||
2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Banu | |
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Swetha's mother | ||
7 Naatkal | Gautham's sister | ||
Mersal | Nurse | ||
2018 | Bhaagamathie | Kanchana | |
Semma Botha Aagathey | Devi | ||
Itly | Sub-Inspector | ||
Roja Maaligai | |||
96 | Subhashini | ||
Johnny | Prema | ||
2019 | 90ML | Doctor | |
Muni 4: Kanchana 3 | Kamakshi | ||
Ayogya | Sindhu's mother | ||
Thiruttu Kalyanam | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | ||
Gurkha | Gayathri | ||
Jackpot | Rahul's mother | ||
Bigil | Elizabeth | ||
Market Raja MBBS | Kalavathy | ||
Capmaari | Priya | ||
Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam | |||
2021 | Calls | Sangeetha | |
Annabelle Sethupathi | Kumari | ||
Thanne Vandi | |||
2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Anjumani | |
The Legend | Thirupathi's wife | ||
2023 | Bakasuran | Inspector Radhika | |
Ghosty | |||
Theerkadarishi | Hema | ||
2024 | Yaavarum Vallavare | Athaachi | |
Udhir @ Poomara Kathu | |||
PT Sir | Eswari | ||
Raayan | Doctor | ||
Raghu Thatha | Alamelu | ||
Lubber Pandhu † | TBA | [13] | |
Meiyazhagan † | TBA | ||
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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2003 | Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Sridhar's sister | Telugu |
2004 | Love Today | Dharma's wife | |
2006 | Amma Cheppindi | Saraswati's neighbor | |
2012 | Eega | Bindhu's sister-in-law | |
2016 | Sarrainodu | Gana's aunt | |
2018 | Bhaagamathie | Kanchana | |
Awe | Parvati | ||
Krishnarjuna Yudham | Dhinchak Roja | ||
2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Sangeetha | |
2021 | Tuck Jagadish | Ganga Bhavani | |
2022 | Shabaash Mithu | Leela Raj (Mithali's mother) | Hindi |
2023 | The Kerala Story | Shalini's mother | |
Year | Title | Actor | Role |
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2004 | Kanavu Meippada Vendum | Lakshmi Gopalaswamy | |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
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1997 | Kanavugal Ilavasam | Tamil | |||
1997–1998 | Vidathu Karuppu | Reena | Sun TV | Tamil | |
1997 | Ethanai Manidhargal | DD Podhigai | Tamil | ||
1998 | Nimmathi Ungal Choice II | Tamil | |||
2000–2001 | Ramany vs Ramany II | Ramany | Raj TV | Tamil | |
2000–2001 | Edhuvum Nadakkum | Varsha | Tamil | ||
2002 | Parvathy | Parvathy | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
2002–2005 | Annamalai | Valliamma | Sun TV | Tamil | |
2004–2006 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Thulasi | Tamil | ||
2004–2005 | Kolangal | Sujatha | Tamil | ||
2004–2006 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa Season 2 | Periya Papa | Tamil | ||
Penmanam | Tamil | ||||
Uravugal Oru Thodarkadhai | DD Podhigai | Tamil | |||
Kannadi Kathavugal | Vijay TV | Tamil | |||
2005–2006 | Adhu Mattum Ragasiyam | Sun TV | Tamil | ||
2006–2008 | Anjali | Tamil | |||
Lakshmi | Tamil | ||||
2006–2008 | Ammayi Kapuram | Padmavati | Gemini TV | Telugu | |
2006 | Jodi Number One | Contestant | Vijay TV | Tamil | Reality show |
2007–2012 | Athipookal | Padma Manohar | Sun TV | Tamil | |
2008 | Paadhaigal | DD Podhigai | Tamil | ||
2009–2012 | Idhyam | Jeya | Sun TV | Tamil | |
2009–2011 | Sollathan Ninaikkiren | Vidhya Shankar | Zee Tamil | Tamil | |
2010 | Poovilangu | Star Vijay | Tamil | ||
2013–2014 | Sunday Galatta | Host | Sun TV | Tamil | Comedy show |
2018 | Genes | Host | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Game show |
2018 | Comedy Khiladis | Judge | Zee Tamil, Star Vijay | Tamil | Reality show |
2019 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai 1 | Tamil | |||
2020 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai 2 | Tamil | |||
2021 | Amman | Tamil | |||
2021 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai 3 | Judge | Star Vijay | Tamil | |
2021 | The Family Man | S I Umayaal | Amazon Prime Video | Hindi | |
2022 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai 4 | Judge | Star Vijay | Tamil | Reality show |
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