Devadarshini
Devadarshini | |
|---|---|
| Born | Devadarshini Sukumaran Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Devadarshini Chetan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present[1] |
| Spouse | Chetan |
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil and Telugu Language films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor before venturing into acting, first in television and then in films. She mainly appears in supporting roles and often performs comic roles.[1]
She has performed in television serials including Marmadesam and Athipookal.[2] She has also participated in Jodi Number One, a dance reality show with her husband Chetan.
Biography
Devadarshini was born in Chennai. She studied commerce in college and later gained a master's degree in Applied Psychology.[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 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. The first project she signed was Enakku 20 Unakku 18 directed by Jyothi Krishna, although Gautham Menon's action drama Kaakha Kaakha released first.[citation needed] Parthiban Kanavu 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 married Chetan, a television actor. They first worked together on Marmadesam.[1] Her daughter Niyati made her debut in 96 portraying the younger version of her mother's character.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | Parthiban Kanavu | Won | [5] |
| 2011 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | Muni 2: Kanchana | Won | [6] |
| 2011 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress | Mahaan Kanakku | Won | |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award | 36 Vayadhinile | Nominated | [7] |
Films
Actress
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Parthiban Kanavu | Amudha | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian |
| Kaakha Kaakha | Swathi Srikanth | ||
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Sridhar's sister | ||
| Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Telugu film[8] | ||
| Kadhal Kirukkan | Psychiatrist | ||
| 2004 | Love Today | Telugu film[8] | |
| Azhagiya Theeye | Sandhya | ||
| Kanavu Meippada Vendum | Voice Artist for Lakshmi Gopalaswamy | ||
| 2005 | Gurudeva | ||
| 6'2 | Meenakshi | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan | |||
| Mazhai | Arjun's sister | ||
| Kanda Naal Mudhal | Krishna's sister | ||
| 2006 | Saravana | Saravana's sister-in-law | |
| Rendu | Madhavan's sister | ||
| Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother's neighbor | Telugu film[8] | |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Sumathi | |
| Kireedam | |||
| Manase Mounama | Gowri | ||
| Vel | |||
| Evano Oruvan | |||
| 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 | |
| Eega | Bindhu's sister-in-law | Telugu film | |
| Naan Ee | |||
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Maami (Neighbour) | |
| Karuppampatti | Sivagami | ||
| Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Kumar's sister | ||
| Thillu Mullu 2 | Bank Officer | ||
| Ya Ya | Aishwarya | ||
| Kolakalam | |||
| Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Parvati Devi | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | ||
| Tenaliraman | |||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | Mary Narayanan | ||
| Murugatrupadai | |||
| Amma Ammamma | |||
| Vaanga Pazhagalam | Alwarpet Anjalai | Singaporean television film | |
| Vingyani | |||
| Azhagiya Pandipuram | |||
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Girija | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| Aavi Kumar | |||
| Kadhal Agathee | |||
| Thiruttu VCD | |||
| Thiraipada Nagaram | |||
| Pallikoodam Pogamale | Vijay's mother | ||
| 2016 | Saagasam | Lalitha | |
| Vaaliba Raja | Devadarshini | ||
| Sarrainodu | Gana's aunt | Telugu film | |
| 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 | Telugu, Tamil Bilingual film |
| Awe | Parvati | Telugu film | |
| Krishnarjuna Yudham | Dhinchak Roja | Telugu film | |
| 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 | |||
| Gurkha | Gayathri | ||
| Manmadhudu 2 | Sangeetha | Telugu film | |
| Jackpot | Rahul's mother | ||
| Bigil | Elizabeth | ||
| Market Raja MBBS | Kalavathy | ||
| Capmaari | Priya | ||
| Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam | |||
| 2021 | Calls | Sangeetha | |
| Tuck Jagadish | Ganga Bhavani | Telugu film |
Television Serials and Programs
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kanavugal Ilavasam | Tamil | Debut | ||
| 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 | Mrs.Ramany | Raj TV | Tamil | |
| 2000-2001 | Edhuvum Nadakkum | Varsha | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Parvathy | Parvathy | Surya TV | Malayalam | Remake of Chithi |
| 2002-2005 | Annamalai | Valliamma | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2004-2006 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Thulasi | Tamil | ||
| 2004-2005 | Kolangal | Sujatha | Tamil | Replacing Bhavana | |
| 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 | Comedy Khiladis | Judge | Zee Tamil, Star Vijay | Tamil | Reality shows |
| 2013-2014 | Sunday Galatta | Host | Sun TV| | ||
| 2019 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai | Tamil | Reality shows | ||
| 2020 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 2 | Tamil | Reality shows | ||
| 2021 | Amman | Thamarai | Colors Tamil | Tamil | Special appearances |
| 2021 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 3 | Judge | Star Vijay | Tamil | Reality shows |
| 2018 | Genes | Zee Tamil | Tamil | Game show |
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Family Man | Umayaal | Hindi |
References
- ^ a b c d e Vandhana (19 May 2015). "Small Beginnings: The Devadarshini Interview". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Double impact". The Hindu. 5 April 2004. Archived from the original on 5 July 2004. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Devadarshini is a possessive mother - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/actress-devadarshini-reveals-that-her-daughter-niyathi-was-supposed-to-act-in-vijays-bigil-ft-96.html
- ^ "Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika". cinesouth.com. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Who will win the award for Best Supporting Actor (Female) - Tamil?". Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ a b c https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-big-journey/article3639501.ece
External links
- Devadarshini at IMDb