Born on June 20, 1970, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Devayani began her acting career in the early 1990s. She made her debut in the Tamil film "Raja Kadhirvelan" (1992) and quickly gained recognition for her performances in films like "Gentleman" (1993) and "Muthu" (1995). Her on-screen presence and acting prowess have since made her a household name in Tamil cinema.

In 2002, Devayani married actor Jai, whom she met on the sets of a film. The couple has a daughter named Niva. Their marriage, too, ended in divorce, reportedly due to differences.

's personal and professional journey in Tamil cinema is defined by her transition from a top-tier romantic leading lady to a woman who navigated a high-profile real-life elopement that initially fractured her family ties but eventually led to a stable, two-decade marriage Real-Life Romance and Marriage The Meeting : Devayani first met director Rajakumaran on the sets of the blockbuster film Suryavamsam