Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

Actress

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/03/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameVaru
TitleMakkal Selvi

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Tattoo(s)Right forearm and upper back

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Michael's Academy, Chennai
College/University
  • Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai
  • The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Degree(s)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology
  • Masters In Business Management
Acting TrainingAnupam Kher's Actor Prepares, Mumbai

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Travelling
InterestsAnimal welfare and women empowerment

Relationships & More

Marital StatusEngaged
Engagement Date01/03/2024
FiancéNicholai Sachdev (Mumbai-based gallerist)
Affair/BoyfriendVishal (Actor, Rumoured)

Family

FatherRamanathan Sarathkumar (Actor)
MotherChaya Sarathkumar
StepmotherRaadhika Sarathkumar (Actress)
Siblings
  • Rahul (Younger, Half-brother)
  • Pooja Sarathkumar (Younger)
  • Rayanne Hardy (Stepsister)

Career

Debut
Tamil FilmPodaa Podi (2012)
Kannada FilmMaanikya (2014)
Malayalam FilmKasaba (2016)
Awards
  • 2012 - Vijay Award and Edison Award for Best Debut Actress for Tamil film 'Podaa Podi'
  • 2016 - SIIMA Critics Choice Best Actress - Tamil for Tamil film 'Tharai Thappattai'
Notable Films
  • Tharai Thappattai (2016)
  • Vikram Vedha
  • Veera Simha Reddy (2023)
  • Sabari (2024)
  • Yashoda (2022)

Favourites

ActorMammootty

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Varalaxmi trained at Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares in Mumbai.
2. Her debut was in the 2012 Tamil film 'Podaa Podi' as 'Nisha.'
3. Besides acting, she also models and has appeared in various fashion shows.
4. She has worked in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
5. To play a folk dancer in 'Tharai Thappattai' (2016), she shed 10 kg in 2014.
6. In 2017, Varalaxmi launched the 'Save Shakti' campaign for women's empowerment.
7. She has a love for animals.
8. She has worked in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu films.
9. She was selected for the lead role in Shankar's 'Boys' (2003) but turned it down at her father's request.
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