Aarthi

Aarthi, also known as Harathi, is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who works in Tamil films and television dramas. She initially worked as a child artist in the late 1990s, she also appeared in stand-up comedy shows namely Super10 and Lollu Sabha, before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in Giri, Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010).

Career She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included Arul (2004), Giri (2004) and Kundakka Mandakka (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu. For her roles in Padikkadavan (2009) and Kutty (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan for two consecutive years. During the same year, she was awarded the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for her work in the film, Paraseega Mannan (2012). She later won appreciation from The Hindu's critic for her appearance in an item number in Vishnuvardhan's Yatchan (2015).

In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.

Personal life Aarthi married fellow comedian Ganeshkar in a ceremony in Guruvayoor during October 2009, before the pair returned to Chennai for a wedding reception. The pair had earlier been dance partners during the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada.

Selected filmography Tamil films

Child artiste Vanna Kanavugal (1987) En Thangai Kalyani (1988) Thendral Sudum (1989) Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990) Anjali (1990) Chatriyan (1990) Comedian Arul (2004) as Neelaveni Giri (2004) as Bun Maayavi (2005) as Constable Eashwari Kaatrullavarai (2005) as Jyothika Kundakka Mandakka (2005) Chinna (2005) as Maha Kannamma (2005) Pattiyal (2006) as Aarthi Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu (2006) Thirupathi (2006) Parijatham (2006) Kusthi (2006) as Sulukku Sundari Sivi (2006) Nenjirukkum Varai (2006) Thaamirabharani (2007) as Meenakshi Malaikottai (2007) Machakaaran (2007) Kuruvi (2008) as Constable Ranganayaki Jayamkondaan (2008) as Sindhamani Villu (2009) Padikkadavan (2009) Guru En Aalu (2009) Engal Aasan (2009) Adada Enna Azhagu (2009) Karthik Anitha (2009) Ainthaam Padai (2009) Thoranai (2009) Pudhiya Payanam (2009) Malai Malai (2009) Pinju Manasu (2009) Suriyan Satta Kalloori (2009) Netru Pol Indru Illai (2009) Kutty (2010) Thairiyam (2010) Veerasekaran (2010) Guru Sishyan (2010) Pournami Nagam (2010) Bale Pandiya (2010) Uthama Puthiran (2010) Aduthathu (2011) Kazhugu (2012) Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012) Chaarulatha (2012) Paraseega Mannan (2012) Ethir Neechal (2013) Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) Sonna Puriyathu (2013) Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013) Ya Ya (2013) Kantha (2013) Vanakkam Chennai (2013) Ingu Kadhal Katrutharapadum (2013) Inga Enna Solluthu (2014) Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014) Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) Vetri Selvan (2014) Aranmanai (2014) Kayal (2014) Killadi (2015) Sonna Pochu (2015) Moone Moonu Varthai (2015) Yatchan (2015) Kalai Vendhan (2015) Sowkarpettai (2016) Aasi (2016) Thiraikku Varadha Kadhai (2016) Kaththi Sandai (2016) Enna Thavam Seitheno (2018) Sandimuni (2020) Baby and Baby (2025) Sumo (2025) Mrs & Mr (2025)

Other language films Telugu films Souryam (2008) Pistha (2009) Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta (2012) Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante (2015) Malayalam films Notebook (2006) Money Ratnam (2014) Girls (2016) Kannada film Vishnuvardhana (2011)

Awards

Television