Raveena Ravi and ‘Valatty’ director Devan Jayakumar tie the knot, mother Sreeja Ravi shares first pictures and heartfelt note

Raveena Ravi has entered a new phase in her life. The actress and dubbing artist has married Devan Jayakumar, the filmmaker best known for directing 'Valatty,' which received good reviews. The intimate wedding ceremony was attended by immediate family members and a small circle of close friends. The news was shared by veteran actress and dubbing artist Sreeja Ravi, who is Raveena’s mother.In her heartfelt note, Sreeja wrote, "To all dear & near ones. With all humility, love and gratitude, I seek your heartfelt blessings and prayers for our beloved daughter, Raveena Ravi, who has entered a beautiful new chapter in life with Devan (Director of Valatty)."She revealed that the wedding was intentionally kept simple and private. "The wedding was conducted in a very intimate manner, with only our immediate family and a few close friends present. 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 Ravi also spoke candidly about the emotions she experienced while organizing her daughter’s wedding without her husband, the late dubbing legend Ravi. She wrote, "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 went on to thank the people who supported her during the wedding preparations. "A special note of gratitude to my youngest sibling Jyo and RaghiJyo for being my pillars of strength always. Heartfelt thanks as well to Kavitha Arumugam, Vijay Krish, Akshay, Beula, Jayanthi and everyone who stood beside me as my support system. By God's grace and the blessings of all my mentors and well-wishers, everything went beautifully. More than anything, I am happy that I have now gained a loving son and a warm family through Devan." She also expressed happiness that her daughter would continue her artistic journey after marriage."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." Sreeja concluded with an apology to those she could not invite personally. "I sincerely apologize to everyone whom I could not personally invite or inform. Please forgive me and do not hold it against me. Your love and blessings mean the world to us. Please keep Raveena & Devan in your prayers and bless them wholeheartedly as they begin this beautiful journey together."Devan made his directorial debut with 'Valatty,' an adventure-comedy romance told from the perspective of dogs.