Athulya Ravi is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Tamil films. She played the role of Vijayashanthi in the Tamil film ‘Murungakkai Chips’ in 2021.
Wiki/Biography
Athulya Ravi was born on Thursday, 22 December 1994 (age 27 years; as of 2021) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She did her schooling at Vivekam Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Athulya studied Information Technology at Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She then attended SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, Tamil Nadu and went on to study at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
Her father’s name is Ravi Varma, and her mother’s name is Vijaya Ravi. She has a younger brother named Diwakar Varma.
Athulya Ravi and her father
Athulya Ravi with her mother
Athulya Ravi with her brother
Career
In 2017, she debuted as an actor with the Tamil film ‘Kadhal Kan Kattudhe’ in which she played the role of Athulya.
Kadhal Kan Kattudhe film poster
In 2018, she appeared in two Tamil films ‘Yemaali’ as Ritu and ‘Nagesh Thiraiyarangam’ as Lakshmi. She acted in a few Tamil films in 2019 including ‘Suttu Pidikka Utharavu,’ ‘Adutha Saattai,’ and ‘Capmaari.’
Athulya Ravi in ‘Capmaari’
Some of the other Tamil films in which she has acted are ‘Naadodigal 2’ (2020) and ‘Murungakkai Chips’ (2021). In an interview, while talking about acting in the Tamil film ‘Murungakkai Chips.’ She said,
The script has the flavour of Bhagyaraj sir’s films. I play a girl who enters into an arranged marriage. The plot revolves around the first night of this couple. While the groom’s grandfather has a reason to prevent the newlyweds from consummating their marriage, the bride’s aunt will have her own reason for ensuring that it does happen. While the couple tries to achieve their respective goals inside the bedroom, their respective relatives try to aid them from the outside.”
As of January 2022, she is filming for the Tamil film ‘Yenni Thuniga’ and ‘Vattam.’ She has also appeared in various TV commercials such as Naachiyars and Jeyachandran Textiles.
Controversies
Apologised for a Film Scene
In 2017, she apologised after she was brutally trolled by the netizens for a scene in the Tamil film ‘Yemaali’ (2018) in which she was seen smoking, riding a bike, and taking her top off. Later, on one of her social media accounts, she apologised and said that the scene would not be included in the film.
Criticised by the Filmmakers
In 2020, she was criticised by the makers of the Tamil film ‘En Peyar Anandhan’ for showing a starry attitude. While talking to the reporters, the makers said,
Athulya had acted in only one film at the time of signing this film. Later, she acted in films of popular directors like Susienthiran and Samuthirakani. Following that, she started thinking that she had become a major star. Every time our film won an international award, Athulya refused to even post about it on her Twitter page. Moreover, she did not cooperate with any of the promotions, like poster and teaser. To top it all, we had planned to do a photo shoot with Athulya Ravi for a poster design at the time of the film’s release. But despite requesting her to appear for the photo shoot for over 20 times, she kept avoiding us, giving one reason or the other. Even now, she has not done anything towards the release on November 27.”
The makers further added,
For what it is worth, she hasn’t become a big star yet. Her films haven’t succeeded. We are disappointed that an up-and-coming artiste like Athulya, who has miles to go, is setting such a bad example. She proudly describes herself as ‘Naan Kovai Tamil ponnu’ in her Twitter bio, but then it is weird that this same Athulya Ravi is the one who is spoiling the chances of a Tamil film producer. There is often a charge that Tamil girls aren’t being given opportunities. But we cast Athulya Ravi just because she is Tamil ponnu, and now, we have been pushed to a stage where we have to beg her to come for promotional events. To be frank, Athulya, who wants to only talk about the films she did with bigger directors, is avoiding mentioning the small-budget films that offered her a chance when she did not have any films in hand.”
Facts/Trivia
- Her family and friends lovingly call her AK.
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Bruce.
Athulya Ravi and her pet dog
- Athulya is a religious person and often visits nearby temples.
Athulya Ravi with an idol of Lord Ganesha
- She regularly practices yoga and visits the gym to maintain her fitness.
- In 2019, she was listed in the Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Women.