Winning accolades for her decent portrayals as heroines is Devayani. She is a popular name in every household today. Her role as Abhi in the mega serial Kolangal on a prominent television channel has won her name and fame.

Celebrating her birthday on Thursday, Devayani has done films in Bengali, Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu besides Tamil. She made her debut with Thotasinungi. But Devayani managed to make it big with Kadhal Kottai opposite Ajith. The movie was successful in establishing Devayani as the most successful actress in South Indian Cinema.

Winner of Tamilnadu Government's Best Actress award for Kadhal Kottai and Surya Vamsam, she married director Rajakumaran. She was the leading lady in Rajakumaran's films Nee Varuvai Ena, Vinnukum Mannukum and Kadhaludan.

Some of her prominent films include Bhaarathi, Bheeshmar, Ennammaa Kannu, Friends, Giri, Kaadhaludan, Kaathali, Kummipattu, Nilave Mugam Kaattu , Ninaikkaadha Naalillai, Ninaiththaen Vanthaai, Oruvan, Paattaali, Poonthottam, Samasthanam, Sema Ragalai, Senthalam Poovae, Senthooram, Sivasakthi, Sornamugi, Thenali, Vallarasu among others.

Charming the audience with her neat portrayals is Devayani.