Devadarshini

Devadarshini
Devadarshini in 2019
Born	Devadarshini Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names	Dakshayini
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1997–present
Spouse	Chetan
Children	Niyathi
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 and comedic 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]

• Devadarshini at IMDb