Abarnathi

Abarnathi is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. She made her debut with Thaen and get well known of her characters in Jail (2021) and Irugapatru (2023). She was one of the contestants of reality television show Enga Veetu Mapillai (2018) before entering the film industry.

Early life Abarnathi was born in Kumbakonam, Studied in Neelan Matric Hr. Sec. School – Needamangalam but raised in Chennai. As a college student she studied fashion design.

Career Abarnathi made her debut in television as a reality television contestant with Enga Veetu Mapillai (2018), starring Arya. During her stint on the show, she garnered attention for her attitude and the way she addressed Arya. Despite not making it to the finals of the show, she eventually received offers to work as an actress.

In mid-2018, Abarnathi signed on to work as the female lead of Vasanthabalan's Jail (2021) opposite G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film, based on rowdyism in North Chennai, had a delayed release three years later. Her performance in Thaen won her a nomination for Best Debut Actress, while she played a housewife in Udanpaal (2022). She later appeared in Demon (2023) and the anthology film Irugapatru (2023).

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes 2021 Jail Rosamalar Thaen Poongodi 2022 Udanpaal Prema 2023 Demon Karthika Irugapatru Pavithra 2024 Saamaniyan Manisha Maya Puthagam Panchamadevi 2026 Vengeance Veni Kaalidas 2 Sanju

Television Year Title Role Channel Notes 2018 Enga Veetu Mapillai Contestant Colors Tamil

Accolades + Year Award Film Result 2020 SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Tamil Thaen Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Best Actress 2024 JFW Award for Best Supporting Actress Irugapatru