Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Born (1985-03-05) 5 March 1985
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other namesVaru[1]
Education
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
Parent(s)R. Sarathkumar (father)
Raadhika (step-mother)

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).[2][3][4][5]

Early life and family

Varalaxmi was born to actor Sarathkumar and Chaya on 5 March 1985 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.[6][7] Her stepmother is actress Raadhika.[6][8]

Varalaxmi did her schooling at St. Michael's Academy, Chennai.[9] She is a graduate in Microbiology from Hindustan Arts and Science college, Chennai[10] with a Masters in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh. She honed her acting skills at Anupam Kher's Acting School in Mumbai, before becoming a professional actress.[8]

Career

Varalaxmi auditioned for Shankar's Boys (2003) and was selected to play the lead role, before her father requested her to turn down the opportunity. Likewise, she also missed out on opportunities to act in Balaji Sakthivel's Kaadhal (2004) and Venkat Prabhu's Saroja (2008).[11]

Varalaxmi signed on to star in Vignesh Shivan's romantic drama film Podaa Podi (2012) during June 2008, citing that the opportunity to portray a London-based dancer had excited her. The film went through a protracted development, taking four years to make, before being released in October 2012. Co-starring Silambarasan, Varalaxmi won critical acclaim for her performance. Rediff.com noted she was the "scene stealer" and added "she comes across as a genuine, warm person, able and willing to accept those around her for themselves, and rattles off her dialogues with such spontaneity and charm that she wins you over right away".[12] Likewise, a critic from Sify.com wrote she "is the big surprise here as she makes a promising debut and brings alive her character with not just those smart lines, but with the kind of confidence and candour".[13] The film performed moderately at the box office but performed well in the multiplexes.[14] Soon after the film's release, Varalaxmi worked on Sundar C's masala film Madha Gaja Raja, alongside Vishal, but the film remains unreleased owing to financial troubles.

Her second release was the Kannada film Maanikya (2014), alongside actor Sudeep, and the film went on to become one of the most profitable Kannada films of the year. In 2014, she began filming for Bala's Tharai Thappattai (2016), where she had to lose ten kilograms to portray a karakattam dancer.

In 2016, she announced on Twitter that she has been cast alongside Mammootty in the Malayalam film Kasaba. In her tweet, the actress said that the big opportunity to work alongside Mammootty came to her apparently due to her performance in the Tamil film Tharai Thappattai.[15] Varalaxmi was also committed to starring in Aakasha Mittaayee, the Malayalam remake of the Tamil film Appa but left, citing the behaviour of its producers whom she called "mannerless".[16] In 2017, Varalaxmi appears successively with, Vikram Vedha, Nibunan, Vismaya, Sathya, Kaattu and Masterpiece. Varalaxmi turned as Host for a TV show titled Unnai Arindhaal (2018) which will be aired every Sunday in Jaya TV.[17] She played antagonist role in Sandakozhi 2 (2018) and Sarkar (2018).[18][19] She worked on her first Telugu film, Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL (2019).[20] She has played a role in investigative thriller Danny (2020) in which Varalaxmi Sarathkumar tries out the role of a cop.[21] The makers have chosen to bestow the title Makkal Selvi on Varalaxmi in the title credits and all the promotional materials of the film.[22]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

List of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar film credits
Year Film Role(s) Language Notes Ref.
2012 Podaa Podi Nisha Tamil credited as Varu Sarathkumar
2014 Maanikya Sindhu Kannada
2015 Ranna Herself Kannada Special Appearance in the Song "What to do?"
2016 Kasaba Kamala Malayalam
Tharai Thappattai Sooravali Tamil
2017 Vikram Vedha Chandra Tamil
Nibunan Inspector Vandhana CB-CID Tamil
Vismaya Kannada
Sathya ACP Anuya Bharathwaj Tamil
Kaattu Muthu Lakshmi Malayalam
Masterpiece ACP Bhavani Durga IPS Malayalam
2018 Mr. Chandramouli Bairavi Tamil
Echcharikkai Swetha Tamil
Sandakozhi 2 Pechankarasi (Pechi) Tamil
Sarkar Komala Valli (Pappa) Tamil
Maari 2 Vijaya Tamil
2019 Neeya 2 Devi Tamil
Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL Varalakshmi Devi Telugu
2020 Velvet Nagaram Usha Tamil
Danny Inspector Kunthavai Tamil
Kanni Raasi Anjali Tamil
2021 Krack Jayamma Telugu
Naandhi Adv.Aadhya Mullapudi Telugu
Ranam Police officer Kannada
Chasing Athira Tamil
Singa PaarvaiDivya Tamil
2022 Pakka Commercial Lawyer Telugu Cameo
Iravin Nizhal Prema Kumari Tamil
Poikkal Kuthirai Rudhra Tamil
Kaatteri Mathamma Tamil [23]
Yashoda Madhu Bala Telugu [24]
2023 V3 Sivagami Tamil
Veera Simha Reddy Bhanumathi Reddy Telugu
Michael Kannamma Telugu
Kannitheevu Madhi Tamil [25]
Kondraal Paavam Mallika Tamil [26]
Agent Ricky's mother Telugu [27]
Maruthi Nagar Police Station Archana Tamil
Kota Bommali PS Razia Ali Telugu
2024 Hanu Man Anjamma Telugu [28]
TBA Colors † TBA Malayalam Filming [29]
TBA Sabari † TBA Telugu Post-production [30]

Television

List of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar television credits
Year Series Role Network Language Note
2018Enga Veetu MapillaiHerselfColors TamilTamil
Unnai ArindhaalHostJaya TV Tamil
2019High PriestessVaishnavi Zee5TeluguWeb Series; Guest Appearance in Episode 6[31]
2020 AddhamShrutiAhaTeluguAnthology Web Series;
Segment: The Unwhisperable Secret
Ummadi Kutumbam Tho Kammati Bhojanam[32]HerselfZee Telugu Telugu
2023Mansion 24[33]AmruthaDisney+HotstarTelugu

Awards and nominations

List of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar awards and nominations
Year Award Film Result
2012 Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress Podaa Podi Won
Edison Award for Best Debut Actress Won
2016 6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Debut Actress Kasaba Nominated
6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress (Critics) Tharai Thappattai Won
Behindwoods Gold Medals Won
2017 Edison Award for Best Character Role – Female Vikram Vedha Won
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil Nominated
7th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress 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
17th Santosham Film Awards Won

References

  1. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (3 April 2018). "Varalaxmi's fan moment with Kamal Haasan". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Simbu follows Ajith". The Times of India. Times News Network. 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  3. ↑ Mangandan, K.R. (20 October 2012). "Worth the wait". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (7 March 2019). "Varalaxmi gets a moniker". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Happy Birthday Varalaxmi Sarathkumar: The Complete Actress of South Cinema". The Times of India. 5 March 2019. Archived from the original on 14 August 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  7. ↑ Sharadhaa, A (29 April 2014). "Varalaxmi is Excited about Maanikya". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress". Rediff. 6 May 2014. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  9. ↑ "Carving their own niche". The New Indian Express. 9 June 2010. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "Best Arts and Science College in Chennai | Hindustan College of Arts & Science". hcaschennai.edu.in. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar opens up about her movies before Podaa Podi". Behindwoods. 4 May 2020. Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  12. ↑ Srinivasan, Pavithra. "Review: Varalakhsmy shines in Poda Podi". Rediff. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  13. ↑ "Review : (2012)". Sify. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015.
  14. ↑ Raghavan, Nikhil (27 June 2015). "Star scions". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "'Kasaba': Mammootty's next with Renji Panicker's son starts rolling". OnManorama. 17 February 2016. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  16. ↑ ""Can't Work With Male Chauvinists.": Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Walks Out Of A Movie Set!". Just For Women. 4 April 2017. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "Here's how 'Unnai Arindhal' host Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and mother Chaya helped migrant labour". The Times of India. 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  18. ↑ "It was fun playing villain in 'Sandakozhi 2': Varalaxmi". 13 October 2018. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  19. ↑ "Sarkar (Aka) Sarcar review". 6 November 2018.
  20. ↑ "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar to debut in Telugu with 'Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL'". The News Minute. 16 January 2019. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  21. ↑ K, Janani (3 July 2020). "Varalaxmi's Danny and Yogi Babu's Cocktail to have its digital premiere on Zee5". India Today. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  22. ↑ "Varalaxmi is now Makkal Selvi!". The Times of India. 5 March 2019. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  23. ↑ "Varalaxmi, Aathmika, Sonam and Manali in Katteri". The Times of India. 21 April 2018. Archived from the original on 3 March 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  24. ↑ Hymavati, Ravali (15 December 2021). "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Joins The Cast Of Samantha's 'Yashoda' Movie". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  25. ↑ "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Kannitheevu to premiere directly on TV". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  26. ↑ "Kondraal Paavam Movie Review: An effective suspense drama shouldered by compelling performances". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  27. ↑ Nyayapati, Neeshita (28 April 2023). "Agent Movie Review : Akhil Akkineni has fun; the audience - not so much". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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  29. ↑ Raman, Shruthi (4 March 2020). "Shoot at Site: Colors is female-driven action drama with a twist". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 March 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  30. ↑ "It's a wrap for Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Sabari". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  31. ↑ Ramachandran, Mythily (24 April 2019). "Telugu web series 'High Priestess' explores psychic world". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  32. ↑ "Lakshmi Manchu shares an emotional note on daughter Nirvana's debut TV appearance; says, 'My real purpose in life came to light after I became a mother'". The Times of India. 10 April 2021. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
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