Age, Biography, and Wiki
Abhirami was born on July 26, 1983, in Kerala, India. She is best known by her stage name Abhirami and began her acting career at a young age. Her early appearances include films like Kathapurushan (1995) and Millennium Stars (2000) .
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| Date of Birth | 1 July 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Currently, there is no detailed information available about Abhirami's height, weight, or other physical measurements.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Abhirami is married to Rahul, and while there is less information available about her personal life, she is often seen focusing on her career and family .
Her mother tongue is Tamil. She attended Christ Nagar English High School and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, in Thiruvananthapuram and did predegree training from Mar Ivanios College, before graduating in programs for psychology and communications from the College of Wooster in Ohio.
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| Husband | Rahul Pavanan (m. 2009) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of now, there is no specific data on Abhirami's net worth or exact salary. However, her career in Tamil cinema, including recent films like Eleven and upcoming projects, suggests she earns a respectable income from her acting roles and possibly other ventures.
Career, Business and Investments
Abhirami's career in acting spans over two decades, with notable films such as Middle Class Madhavan (2001), Dosth (2001), and Sriram (2003). After a brief hiatus, she returned to the screen with Apothecary (2014) and Driver on Duty (2015) . Her recent and upcoming projects indicate a continued active presence in the film industry.
She had a small role in the Malayalam film Pathram in 1999 and in the series Mercara directed by Jude Attipetty. Later she acted in the films Millennium Stars, Njangal Santhushtaranu, and Sradha before shifting to Tamil cinema. Her first Tamil film was Vaanavil (2000) opposite Arjun, which was a "big hit" and was followed by Middle Class Madhavan (2001), as well as Dost (2001), Samudhiram (2001) and Samasthanam (2001) with R. Sarathkumar. A notable film in her career was Virumaandi (2004), in which she appeared as a Tamil village girl from Madurai opposite Kamal Haasan. Besides Tamil and Malayalam, she has appeared in Telugu and Kannada films and was a notable Tollywood actress. In 2003, she appeared opposite Upendra in the film Raktha Kanneeru and opposite Shiva Rajkumar in Sri Ram. In 2004, she retired from the film industry and settled in the United States for her studies. She went on to work as the marketing director of an MNC there.
After a 10 year hiatus, she returned to the film industry in 2014 and acted in multiple films as a supporting actress until 2021 when she got a role as one of lead actresses in the film Maara after 17 years. She also became a reality show judge through the show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs (2023). She was cast in the supporting role in the action drama film Vettaiyan (2024) with Rajinikanth. Shen then appeared in the black comedy Jolly O Gymkhana (2024) as well as hyperlink thriller, Once Upon A Time in Madras (2024).
Social Network
While there is limited specific information about Abhirami's social media presence, she likely maintains a profile on platforms like Instagram or Facebook, which are common for celebrities to engage with fans.
Education
Abhirami took a break from acting to focus on her education after appearing in Virumaandi (2004). She returned to the screen with Apothecary in 2014, indicating a commitment to both her career and personal development .
Overall, Abhirami's career reflects her dedication to Tamil cinema and her ability to balance personal and professional life effectively. While specific financial details are not available, her continued success in the industry suggests a strong financial foundation.
Abhirami went on to establish herself as a leading actress in the 2000s across the Malayalam and Tamil language industries after appearing in films such as Sradha (2000), Middle Class Madhavan (2001), Charlie Chaplin (2002), Raktha Kanneeru (2003) and Virumaandi (2004).
Abhirami made her debut in director Adoor Gopalakrishnan's film Kathapurushan. While in college, Abhirami worked as a TV anchor for the program Top Ten which aired on the Asianet channel, which according to Abhirami was "quite popular" and got her a film offer. She also appeared in the 100-episode Malayalam serial Akshaya Pathram, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. She changed her screen name to Abhirami, the character name of the heroine of the film Gunaa, being "obsessed with the role and the name".
