In N. Lingusamy’s directorial debut Aanandham , Devayani was paired with Mammootty.
Devayani often credits her husband for supporting her transition from leading film actress to television megastar. The couple frequently appears together on reality television shows, displaying the same strong bond that united them decades ago. Iconic On-Screen Romantic Storylines
The marriage was kept very private, and Devayani gradually reduced her film commitments. The couple had two children. However, after nearly a decade, cracks appeared. Reports suggested temperamental differences and Rajakumaran’s alleged disinterest in her film career. They separated amicably around 2012 and formally divorced later. Devayani, in a rare 2017 interview, said: “I gave up my career for family, but when respect vanished, I chose to walk away. I don’t regret the marriage because I have my children.”
(2002): In this acclaimed drama, she played the wife of a man who reunites with his childhood sweetheart, portraying a mature and sensitive romantic dynamic. Transitioning to television, her role as Abhirami (Abi)
With Sarathkumar, Devayani transitioned into mature, family-oriented romantic storylines that explored love within the bounds of marriage and duty.
Their affair was the talk of the town. Rumors swirled that their on-screen romance in Kadhal Market (aptly named) turned into a real-life affair. The situation escalated when Rajakumaran’s wife, Shilpa, filed a complaint at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s office, alleging that Devayani had stolen her husband. The case went to the Tamil Nadu Women’s Commission.
Kadhal Kottai defines the "unseen love" trope in Tamil cinema. Marital Romance Theme