Abhinaya (actress)
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Abhinaya is an Indian actress and model who mainly works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. She is both hearing and speech impaired. She made her acting debut in Naadodigal (2009) and then she has appeared in many Tamil and Telugu films.
Infobox
Born
Abhinaya Anand (1991-11-13) 13 November 1991 (age 34)Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2008–present
Spouse
Vegesana Karthik alias Sunny Varma (m. 16 April 2025)
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
List of Abhinaya's films and roles · Filmography
2008
2010
Role(s)
Cholan's daughter
2012
Role(s)
Shailu
Role(s)
Yasir's sister
2013
Mahankali
Role(s)
Abhinaya
Notes
Guest appearance
2014
2015
Role(s)
Indhu
2017
Role(s)
Aadhira
Role(s)
Sona
2020
Irattaiyar
Role(s)
Amirtha
Notes
Tamil
2021
Auto Ramanna
Notes
Kannada
2024
Role(s)
Govardhan's sister-in-law
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2008 | Neninthe | Aditri | Telugu | Telugu debut in a Minor role |
| King | Sravani's friend | |||
| Sangamam | Samskruthi's friend | |||
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Pavithra Natraj | Tamil | Won -Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - SouthVijay Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - TamilNominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Cholan's daughter | ||
| Shambo Shiva Shambo | Pavithra | Telugu | Debut as lead actress in Telugu; Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | |
| Easan | Poorani | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Hudugaru | Pavithra | Kannada | Kannada debut; Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada |
| 7 Aum Arivu | Bodhidharma's wife | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2012 | Dammu | Rama Chandra's sister | Telugu | |
| Dhamarukam | Shailu | |||
| Genius | Yasir's sister | |||
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Annie | Malayalam | Malayalam debut |
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Chinni | Telugu | ||
| Mahankali | Abhinaya | Guest appearance | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Poongothai | Tamil | |
| 1 by Two | Razia | Malayalam | ||
| Poojai | Durga | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | The Reporter | Sara | Malayalam | |
| Shamitabh | Abhinaya | Hindi | Hindi debut in a Minor role | |
| Thani Oruvan | Dr.Manimekalai | Tamil | ||
| Thakka Thakka | Indhu | |||
| 2016 | Adida Melam | Devaki | ||
| Dhruva | Dr. Akshara | Telugu | ||
| 2017 | Kuttram 23 | Abhinaya | Tamil | 25th Film |
| Nisabdham | Aadhira | |||
| Senjittale En Kadhala | Sona | |||
| Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Kiran | Telugu | Negative role | |
| Vizhithiru | Radio City RJ | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Kicchu | Suri's wife | Kannada | |
| 2020 | Irattaiyar | Amirtha | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Auto Ramanna | Kannada | ||
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Noor Jahan's sister-in-law | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Kuttram Purinthal | Uma | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Mark Antony | Vedavalli | ||
| 2024 | Gaami | Durga | Telugu | |
| The Family Star | Govardhan's sister-in-law | |||
| Vidya Vasula Aham | Lakshmi | Released on aha | ||
| Pani | Gowry | Malayalam | ||
| 2025 | Mookuthi Amman 2 | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
| TBA | Demonte Colony 3 | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
List of Abhinaya's series and roles · Filmography › Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Availability | Notes | Ref |
| 2023 | Mansion 24 | Radha | Telugu | Disney+ Hotstar | Web Debut |
References
- Southdreamzhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110821080557/http://www.southdreamz.com/2009/07/nadodigal-abhinaya-gets-more-offers.html
- Chennaionlinehttps://web.archive.org/web/20100123033041/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/startrack/Sep09/43Nadodigal-Abhinaya-does-the-talking-through-lap-top.aspx
- The Hinduhttps://web.archive.org/web/20101019130646/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/01/28/stories/2010012851470100.htm
- "Actor Abhinaya gets engaged to long-time boyfriend, a month after opening up on 15-year relationship"https://web.archive.org/web/20250416173012/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-abhinaya-gets-engaged-to-long-time-boyfriend-a-month-after-opening-up-on-15-year-relationship/article69313017.ece
- "South actress Abhinaya introduces her to-be husband to her fans. Who is Vegesana Karthik?"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/south-actress-abhinaya-introduces-her-to-be-husband-to-her-fans-who-is-vegesana-karthik/articleshow/119744298.cms?from=mdr
- Rediffhttp://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/jun/30/slide-show-1-abhinaya-on-tamil-movie-nadodigal.htm
- The Hinduhttp://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1598961.ece
- The Hinduhttps://web.archive.org/web/20111120214802/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2642232.ece
- The New Indian Expresshttps://web.archive.org/web/20140826133811/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article520315.ece
- Sifyhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120622034739/http://www.sify.com/movies/abhinaya-cast-opposite-krishunudu-news-telugu-mgsqUNdghib.html
- The Times of Indiahttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Abhinaya-bags-her-next-with-Vishal/articleshow/34053574.cms
- The Times of Indiahttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Abhinayas-game-for-M-Town/articleshow/18028850.cms
- Cinema Expresshttps://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/may/02/it-was-a-dream-to-act-with-dhruv-sharma-which-got-fulflled-with-kicchu-5814.html
- Hindustan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/family-star-review-vijay-deverakonda-mrunal-thakur-s-family-drama-tests-your-patience-101712300576257.html
- OTTPlayhttps://www.ottplay.com/review/vidya-vasula-aham-review-the-shivani-rajasekhar-and-rahul-vijay-starrer-lacks-engaging-drama/d8c6384174702
- Cinema Expresshttps://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jun/25/pani-makers-share-new-stills-featuring-joju-and-abhinaya
- The Times of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nayanthara-and-sundar-c-to-kick-start-mookuthi-amman-2-on-march-6-with-a-pooja-ceremony/articleshow/118716235.cms