Abhinaya

13 Nov, 1991 | Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

Actress

Biography

Abhinaya is an Indian actress and model who mainly works in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut in the 2009 movie Naadodigal, and ever since then, she has appeared in numerous Tamil and Telugu films. She won two Filmfare Awards for her outstanding work in the movie Naadodigal. Early Life Abhinaya was born on November 13, 1991, in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, to Anand and Hemalatha. She has had problems hearing and speaking since she was a little kid, but even then, she was looking for a chance to achieve success in life. Career Samuthirakani, the filmmaker, was looking for a new face for his film Nadodigal when he noticed Abhinaya in a portfolio from an advertising company. Abhinaya was chosen to portray the same part in the Kannada version of Naadodigal, Hudugaru, as well, due to the blockbuster success of the original film and positive reviews of her portrayal. For her roles in Naadodigal and Shambo Shiva Shambo the next year, she was honoured with two Filmfare Awards. In the Sasikumar-directed film Easan (2010), she had a significant role. Her sister role was well received by the critics. She thereafter saw a notable rise in fame. Soon after, she was cast alongside Suriya in the 2011 sci-fi blockbuster "7aam Arivu" by A. R. Murugadoss. Abhi launched three Tollywood movies in 2012. She portrayed the sister of Jr. NTR's role in Dammu and Dhamarukam and the character of Nagarjuna in Genius. The actress also landed her maiden leading role in the same year, starring alongside Krishnudu in the Telugu movie Chandrudu, whose premiere has been postponed. She appeared in tiny secondary parts as a member of an entire cast in the Tamil action blockbuster films Veeram and Hari's Poojai as well as the Telugu family drama Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu in 2013.