Devayani rose to fame in the late 1990s through classic romantic dramas that are often revisited as "evergreen" stories:

While embodying traditional Tamil cultural values, her characters frequently made bold choices, such as pursuing education, choosing their own partners, or defying patriarchal family heads to protect their love.

The Devayani Phenomenon: From Cinematic Icon to Literary Muse

: Despite early media skepticism and family estrangement, they have remained married for over 22 years and have two daughters, Iniya and Priyanka. Iconic Romantic Film Collection