| Abarnathi | |
|---|---|
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| Born | (1996-12-21) 21 December 1996 (age 28) Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2021-present |
Abarnathi is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. She made her debut with Thaen (2021) and get well known of her characters in Jail (2021) and Irugapatru (2023). Abharnathi was one of the contestants of reality television show Enga Veetu Mapillai (2018) before entering the film industry.
Early life
Abarnathi was born in Kumbakonam but raised in Chennai. As a college student she studied fashion design.
Career
Abarnathi made her debut in television as a reality television contestant with Enga Veetu Mapillai (2018), starring Arya. During her stint on the show, she garnered attention for her attitude and the way she addressed Arya. Despite not making it to the finals of the show, she eventually received offers to work as an actress.
In mid-2018, Abarnathi signed on to work as the female lead of Vasanthabalan's Jail (2021) opposite G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film, based on rowdyism in North Chennai, had a delayed release three years later. Her performance in Thaen won her a nomination for Best Debut Actress, while she played a housewife in Udanpaal (2022). She later appeared in Demon (2023) and the anthology film Irugapatru (2023).
Abarnathi was also seen in Mayaputhagam opposite Srikanth and Narkarappor opposite Lingesh.
Filmography
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jail | Rosamalar | |
| Thaen | Poongodi | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Tamil | |
| 2022 | Udanpaal | Prema | |
| 2023 | Demon | Karthika | |
| Irugapatru | Pavithra | ||
| 2024 | Saamaniyan | Manisha | |
| Maya Puthagam | Panchamadevi | ||
| Narkarappor † | TBA |
- Television
- Enga Veetu Mapillai (2018)
References
- ^ Varsha (8 November 2023). "Abarnathi : Meet Pavithra From Irugapatru!". Just for Women. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- "Abarnathi says she is much stronger after the show". The Times of India. 17 April 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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- "Enga Veetu Mapillai's contestant Abarnathi promises to meet her fans soon". The Times of India. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "EVM's Abarnathi has a fan moment; clicks a snap with Superstar Rajnikanth". The Times of India. 1 May 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Abarnathi to romance GV Prakash". Deccan Chronicle. 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Prakash and Abarnathi's nightmarish experience". Deccan Chronicle. 3 October 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Varisu Vs Thunivu: Actress Abarnathi Reveals the Film She'll Watch First". News18. 29 December 2022. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Demon Movie Review : A horror film that fails to scare us". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Abarnathi, Srikanth and Ashok star in fantasy film Mayaputhagam". The Times of India. 31 October 2021. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Exclusive! Director Sri Vetri Opens Up About His Debut Tamil Film Narkarappor Starring Lingesh & Abarnathi". filmibeat.com. 28 July 2023. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- "Shree Vettri's Narkarappor gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 August 2024. Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.