Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Deivanayaki |
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| Hometown | Chennai |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Adyar, Chennai |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Madathil Velayuthan (Businessman, Film Producer) (Deceased) | ||||
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| Children | Daughter - Hemalatha | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Jeep Compass |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| K. R. Vijaya was inspired by her father's acting career, which motivated her to pursue acting. | |
| She was affectionately known as 'Punnagai Arasi' (Queen of the smiles) by her fans in the late 1990s. | |
| Directors often preferred her for roles portraying Hindu goddesses due to her striking resemblance to traditional depictions. | |
| At a young age, her family relocated to Palani, which influenced her career path. | |
| She was just 15 when she made her film debut with 'Karpagam', overcoming initial superstitions about her role. | |
| Against her wishes, her parents arranged her marriage at 18, but she later decided to return to acting. | |
| K. R. Vijaya's talent was recognized by Tamil poet Aroor Das, who encouraged her to continue acting. | |
| She has starred in over 100 films within ten years of her career, marking her significant impact on South Indian cinema. | |
| She was one of the first actresses in the Tamil film industry to own a private jet. |
