Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Rima Kallingal
Rima Kallingal starred in the Malayalam mystery film Theatre: The Myth of Reality, directed by Sajin Baabu, alongside Sarasa Balussery. The film was released in India on this date after premiering at Yalta in October 2025. Rima also won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress for her performance in it.
Rima Kallingal clarified remarks that were misquoted in media coverage about the success of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. She said the distorted version did not reflect what she actually meant, after the comments were circulated widely online.
Rima Kallingal spoke publicly about the institution of marriage in an interview, saying she regrets signing that paper. The comment was widely discussed because it came from a high-profile actor known for outspoken views.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rima Kallingal |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Famous Role | Tessa Kurissuparambil Abraham in Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam (2012) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 54 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Education Qualifications | Graduation in Journalism (BA Journalism, 2001) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/11/2013 |
| Affair/Boyfriend | Aashiq Abu (Film Director and Producer) |
| Spouse | Aashiq Abu (Film Director and Producer) |
Family
| Father | Ashokan Kallingal |
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| Mother | Leenabhai |
| Spouse | Aashiq Abu (Film Director and Producer) |
Career
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| Dance Institute | Mamangam, Kochi, Kerala (established 2014) | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Hobbies | Dancing |
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| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Cricketer | Virat Kohli |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rima began acting in 2009 with her role in the Malayalam film Ritu as Varsha John. | |
| 2. She started dancing at the young age of 3 and is a trained dancer. | |
| 3. Rima was a semi-finalist on the Asianet reality show Vodafone Thakadhimi. | |
| 4. She was the first runner-up in the Miss Kerala 2008 beauty pageant. | |
| 5. Rima is trained in Taekwondo and Kalaripayattu martial arts. | |
| 6. Her performance in the film 22 Female Kottayam earned her multiple Best Actress awards. | |
| 7. In 2012, she hosted the reality show Midukki on the Mazhavil Manorama channel. | |
| 8. Rima and her husband made a significant donation to help poor cancer patients in Ernakulam in 2013. | |
| 9. She is a professional dancer and was part of the dance company Nritarutya with performances on national and international stages. | |
| 10. Rima is an actress and producer known for the films Virus (2019), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), and August Club (2013) | |
| 11. She is a model and Malayalam film actress who settled in Bangalore after pursuing a modeling career | |
| 12. She is a co-founder of the Women in Cinema Collective, formed in 2017 to advocate for gender equity in the Malayalam film industry. |
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