Born on May 27, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Divya began her acting career at a young age. She made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the 1999 film "Vetiyadigal," followed by her breakthrough role in the 2000 film "Pennin Manathae." Her early success paved the way for a prolific career, with her appearing in a wide range of films throughout the 2000s.

A rain song shot in Ooty, this video is famous for its dreamy cinematography. Divya’s wet-saree look in this song became a talking point of the late 90s. The comment sections on these videos are filled with nostalgia, with fans calling it "peak 90s Tamil romance."