Raveena Ravi (L), Devan Jayakumar 
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Raveena Ravi, dubbing artist-actor, marries director Devan Jayakumar

The couple had an extremely private wedding ceremony

Cinema Express Desk

Dubbing artist and actor Raveena Ravi has tied the knot with director Devan Jayakumar, known for helming the 2023 film Valatty. Raveena's mother, longtime dubbing artist cum actor Sreeja Ravi, announced the news earlier this Sunday and shared pictures of the newlyweds. Sreeja revealed that the couple had an extremely private wedding ceremony, with only their family members and close friends.

"It had always been our dream to celebrate this occasion with all our close ones — the many friends, colleagues, celebrities, technicians, and extended family who have been part of our lives and journey throughout this 50 years of film journey," Sreeja wrote. She added, "But emotionally, this was not an easy moment for me. Celebrating such a special occasion without my beloved husband Raviyettan, left me deeply overwhelmed. Everything happened within a short span of time, and I truly did not have the strength — emotionally or physically — to organize anything elaborate."

Sreeja Ravi with daughter Raveena and son-in-law Devan

The dubbing artist, who recently played a supporting role in Dhanush's Kara, added, "More than anything, I am happy that I have now gained a loving son and a warm family through Devan. Devan’s father, Sri. Jayan Mulangad, has contributed to Malayalam cinema as a producer and director, and his mother, Smt. Kala Jayan, is a retired professor from SD College, Alappuzha. His sister, Dr. Devi Jayan, is a psychologist in University of Chicago, and their family is now based in the USA."

Sreeja also revealed that Raveena Ravi will keep continue to work as an actor and dubbing artist. "As a mother, one of my biggest joy is knowing that Raveena will continue pursuing her passion for dubbing and acting with the love and encouragement of her new family," she wrote on the special occasion of Mother's Day.

It is worth noting that Raveena also played a voice role in Valatty, a film centred on dogs. Actors such as Bhavana, Mahima Nambiar, and Pranav Sasidharan congratulated the couple.

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