Ammu Abhirami
Ammu Abhirami | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abhirami 16 March 2000 |
| Other names | Abhirami,Ammu |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Ratsasan Asuran |
Abhirami (born 16 March 2000), widely known as Ammu Abhirami, is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema.
Ammu debuted as an child artist in 2017 and rose to fame with Ratsasan (2018) and Asuran (2019). She latter became Lead actress in Adavi (2020).
Early life and family
Abhirami was born on 16 March 2000, to a Tamil speaking Brahmin family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Career
Even though Bhairava (2016) was her first on screen appearance, Ammu Abhirami's first debut movie was Ratsasan which was released (2018), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017). Later she reprised the same role in the film's Telugu remake, Rakshasudu (2019). She appeared in Thuppakki Munai (2018), playing a teenage girl who was raped and murdered.[1]
In 2019, she appeared in Vetrimaaran's drama Asuran (2019), where she featured in a leading role opposite Dhanush. Ammu was selected after being recommended by producer S. Thanu, who she had earlier worked with on Thuppakki Munai (2018). She portrayed the role of Maariyammal, a schoolgirl in rural Tamil Nadu during the 1960s.[2][3]
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Tamil otherwise noted
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Medical College Student | Tamil | Uncredited Role | |
| En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | Sandhya's Friend | ||||
| Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Theeran's Sister | ||||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Azhagu Mathi | |||
| Ratsasan | Ammu | ||||
| Thuppakki Munai | Manjal Nayaki | ||||
| 2019 | Rakshasudu | Siri | Telugu | Telugu Debut | |
| Asuran | Maariammal (Maari) | Tamil | |||
| Thambi | Young Parvathy | ||||
| 2020 | Adavi | Valli | Debut as lead actress in Tamil | [4] | |
| 2021 | FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik | Umaa | Telugu | Debut as lead actress in Telugu | [5] |
| Narappa | Kannamma | Remake of Asuran | |||
| 2022 | Yaanai | Selvi (Pappa) | Tamil | ||
| Battery | Asha | ||||
| Kaari | Sethu’s Friend | ||||
| Ranasthali | Eshwari | Telugu | |||
| 2023 | Thandatti | Young Thangaponnu | Tamil | ||
| Baba Black Sheep | Nila | ||||
| Vaan Moondru | Swathi | ||||
| Kannagi | Kalai | ||||
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Vijaya | Telugu | |||
| 2024 | Hot Spot | Anitha | Tamil | segment: "Golden Rules" | |
| Jama | Jegathambiga | ||||
| Adharma Kadhaigal | Nandhini | [6] | |||
| Nirangal Moondru | Parvathy | ||||
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | Young Ganga Devi | Telugu | ||
| Jockey | Meenu | Tamil | [7] | ||
| TBA | Yaar Ivargal † | TBA | Delayed |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cooku with Comali season 3 | Contestant | Star Vijay | 2nd Runner Up |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Composer | Language | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Karakki | Ady Kriz | Tamil | Think Music India |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Notes | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Navarasa | Young Waheeda | Tamil | Netflix | Web debut; Segment: Inimai | [8][9] |
| 2024 | Nagendran's Honeymoons | Mozhi | Malayalam | Disney + Hotstar | Malayalam debut | |
| Goli Soda Rising | 3D | Tamil |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | JFW- Just For Women Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Tamil | Asuran | Won | [10] |
References
- ^ "Thuppakki Munai movie review: Vikram Prabhu shines as a no-nonsense cop in this largely watchable film". Firstpost. 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Ammu Abhirrami has an update on Dhanush's Asuran". The Times of India. 24 September 2019. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Ammu Abhirami's next after Rakshasudu is Dhanush's Asuran!". in.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (8 February 2020). "Adavi review: What happens when a great DOP becomes a DIR". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 28 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Ammu Abhirami's first look from Telugu film 'FCUK' released". The News Minute. 29 December 2020. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "'Enathuyire Neeyadi' from Adharma Kadhaigal out". Cinema Express. 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Desk, Cinema Express (20 January 2026). "Jockey gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Netflix's Navarasa: Tamil Cinema comes together for Mani Ratnam's 'thank you' to the industry". Cinema Express. 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan bankroll Navarasa to support Kollywood". The Indian Express. 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Jyothika, Aishwarya Rajesh, Manju Warrier and More! Here is The Complete Winners List of JFW Movie Awards 2020!". jfwonline.com. 19 April 2020. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.