Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (born 5 March 1985) is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. She made her debut with the Tamil film Podaa Podi (2012).
Infobox
Born
(1985-03-05) 5 March 1985 (age 40)Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other names
Varu Sarathkumar
Education
mw- Hindustan Arts & Science College (BSc)University of Edinburgh (Master in Management)
Occupation
Actress
Years active
2012–present
Spouse
mw- Nicholai Sachdev (m. 2024)
Parent(s)
R. Sarathkumar (father) Raadhika (step-mother)
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
List of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar film credits · Filmography › Films
2017
Role(s)
Chandra
Role(s)
Inspector Vandhana CB-CID
Role(s)
Kannada
Role(s)
ACP Bhavani Durga IPS
2018
Role(s)
Swetha
Role(s)
Pechankarasi (Pechi)
Role(s)
Komala Valli (Pappa)
Role(s)
Vijaya Chamundeswari IAS
2020
Role(s)
Inspector Kunthavai
Role(s)
Anjali
2021
2022
Role(s)
Rudhra
Role(s)
Mathamma
2023
Role(s)
Kannamma
Role(s)
Mallika
2024
Role(s)
Anjamma
Role(s)
Sanjana
Notes
Telugu
2025
Role(s)
Maya
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language | Notes | Ref. |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Nisha Arjun | Tamil | credited as Varu Sarathkumar | |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Sindhu | Kannada | ||
| 2015 | Ranna | Herself | Special appearance in the song "What To Do" | ||
| 2016 | Kasaba | Kamala | Malayalam | ||
| Tharai Thappattai | Sooravali | Tamil | |||
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Chandra | |||
| Nibunan | Inspector Vandhana CB-CID | ||||
| Vismaya | Kannada | ||||
| Sathya | ACP Anuya Bharathwaj | Tamil | |||
| Kaattu | Muthu Lakshmi | Malayalam | |||
| Masterpiece | ACP Bhavani Durga IPS | ||||
| 2018 | Mr. Chandramouli | Bairavi | Tamil | ||
| Echcharikkai | Swetha | ||||
| Sandakozhi 2 | Pechankarasi (Pechi) | ||||
| Sarkar | Komala Valli (Pappa) | ||||
| Maari 2 | Vijaya Chamundeswari IAS | ||||
| 2019 | Neeya 2 | Devi | |||
| Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL | Varalakshmi Devi | Telugu | |||
| 2020 | Velvet Nagaram | Usha | Tamil | ||
| Danny | Inspector Kunthavai | ||||
| Kanni Raasi | Anjali | ||||
| 2021 | Krack | Jayamma | Telugu | ||
| Naandhi | Adv. Aadhya Mullapudi | ||||
| Ranam | Police officer | Kannada | |||
| Chasing | Athira | Tamil | |||
| Singa Paarvai | Divya | ||||
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial | Lawyer | Telugu | Cameo appearance | |
| Iravin Nizhal | Prema Kumari | Tamil | |||
| Poikkal Kuthirai | Rudhra | ||||
| Kaatteri | Mathamma | ||||
| Yashoda | Madhubala | Telugu | |||
| 2023 | V3 | Sivagami | Tamil | ||
| Veera Simha Reddy | Bhanumathi Reddy | Telugu | |||
| Michael | Kannamma | ||||
| Kannitheevu | Madhi | Tamil | |||
| Kondraal Paavam | Mallika | ||||
| Agent | Shalini | Telugu | |||
| Maruthi Nagar Police Station | Archana Draupadhi | Tamil | |||
| Kota Bommali PS | SP Razia Ali IPS | Telugu | |||
| 2024 | Hanu-Man | Anjamma | |||
| Sabari | Sanjana | ||||
| Raayan | Sethu's wife | Tamil | Cameo appearance | ||
| Mr. Celebrity | Telugu | ||||
| Max | CID Inspector Roopa | Kannada | |||
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Maya | Tamil | credited as Varu SarathkumarDelayed release; Shot in 2012 | |
| Shivangi Lioness | Sarika Singh | Telugu | |||
| The Verdict | Maya | Tamil | |||
| Phoenix | Maya | ||||
| Rizana – A Caged Bird | Dr. Rani Chelvam | English, Tamil, Arabic | Filming |
List of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar television credits · Filmography › Television
2018
Unnai Arindhaal
Role(s)
Host
Notes
Jaya TV
2020
Ummadi Kutumbam Tho Kammati Bhojanam
Role(s)
Herself
Notes
Zee Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Language | Note |
| 2018 | Enga Veetu Mapillai | Herself | Colors Tamil | Tamil | |
| Unnai Arindhaal | Host | Jaya TV | |||
| 2019 | High Priestess | Vaishnavi | ZEE5 | Telugu | Guest appearance in Episode 6 |
| 2020 | Addham | Shruti | Aha | Segment: The Unwhisperable Secret | |
| Ummadi Kutumbam Tho Kammati Bhojanam | Herself | Zee Telugu | |||
| 2023 | Mansion 24 | Amrutha | Disney+ Hotstar | ||
| 2025 | Dance Jodi Dance | Host | ZEE5 | Tamil |
List of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar awards · Awards
2012
Role(s)
Won
2016
Role(s)
Tharai Thappattai
Notes
Won
Behindwoods Gold Medals
Role(s)
Won
2018
Behindwoods Gold Medals
Role(s)
Sarkar & Sandakozhi 2
Notes
Won
| Year | Award | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2012 | Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress | Podaa Podi | Won | |
| Edison Award for Best Debut Actress | Won | |||
| 2016 | South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actress (Critics) | Tharai Thappattai | Won | |
| Behindwoods Gold Medals | Won | |||
| 2017 | Edison Award for Best Character Role – Female | Vikram Vedha | Won | |
| 2018 | Behindwoods Gold Medals | Sarkar & Sandakozhi 2 | Won | |
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Villain – Female | Won | |||
| 2019 | 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Won | ||
| 2024 | IIFA Utsavam for Supporting Actress – Telugu | Veera Simha Reddy | Won |
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