Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/01/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Devan
25/08/2026
Reports later said Devan had not yet taken a final decision on leading the TVK's Kerala unit, despite earlier coverage suggesting he was set for the role. The latest coverage clarified that discussions were still ongoing and that he was weighing his next political step after leaving the BJP.
24/08/2026
Devan publicly confirmed that he had quit the Bharatiya Janata Party and decided to join Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the party led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The move was reported alongside his recent resignation as Kerala BJP state vice-president after he cited ideological differences and disagreements within the party.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Devan Sreenivasan |
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| Other Name | S. Devan |
| Known for | Portraying roles, mostly as villain, in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and a few Kannada and Hindi films |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Model School, Thrissur |
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| College/University | St. Thomas College, Thrissur |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Suma (deceased) | ||||
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| Children | Lakshmi | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Devan is a renowned Indian film and television actor and politician. | |
| 2. He is known for portraying villain roles in South Indian Film industry. | |
| 3. He was born and raised in Thrissur, Kerala. | |
| 4. During his college days, he was a member of the Kerala Students Union (KSU). | |
| 5. Devan’s family supported Indian National Congress. | |
| 6. He initially wanted to be a police officer but aimed to join the Army. | |
| 7. After graduation, he attempted to join the National Defence Academy but was not selected. | |
| 8. He started his career as a producer before becoming an actor. |