Abhinaya (actress)
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Abhinaya is an Indian film actress and model. Despite being hearing
and speech impaired
, she has played characters that can talk and hear. She made her acting debut in Naadodigal
(2009) and went on to reprise the role in it's Telugu and Kannada remakes.
. Murugadoss noticed Abhinaya, who had accompanied her father, and suggested her name to M. Sasikumar
. Sasikumar later cast her in Naadodigal
, which was directed by Samuthirakani
. The success of Naadodigal and critical acclaim for Abhinaya's performance led him to cast her in the Telugu remake Shambo Shiva Shambo
, while she was signed to play the same role in its Kannada remake Hudugaru
as well. She won two Filmfare Awards for her performances in Naadodigal and Shambo Shiva Shambo the following year. She was cast in an important role in Easan
(2010) directed by Sasikumar. In 2011, A. R. Murugadoss
signed her to play a supporting role alongside Suriya in the flim 7aam Arivu
. She is currently shooting for two films, The Reporter
that will mark her Malayalam cinema debut and the Telugu film Dammu
in which she would play the eldest sister of Jr. NTR's character.
Hearing impairment
-Definition:Deafness is the inability for the ear to interpret certain or all frequencies of sound.-Environmental Situations:Deafness can be caused by environmental situations such as noise, trauma, or other ear defections...
and speech impaired
Speech disorder
Speech disorders or speech impediments are a type of communication disorders where 'normal' speech is disrupted. This can mean stuttering, lisps, etc. Someone who is unable to speak due to a speech disorder is considered mute.-Classification:...
, she has played characters that can talk and hear. She made her acting debut in Naadodigal
Naadodigal
Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja...
(2009) and went on to reprise the role in it's Telugu and Kannada remakes.
Career
Abhinaya's father played a security officer's role in the Telugu film Stalin, directed by A. R. MurugadossA. R. Murugadoss
A. R. Murugadoss is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.-Early life:A. R. Murugadoss was born in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. He studied B.A. in Bishop Heber College, Trichy. In the College he had the great affinity towards Tamil films and friends...
. Murugadoss noticed Abhinaya, who had accompanied her father, and suggested her name to M. Sasikumar
M. Sasikumar
M. Sasikumar is a Tamil film director, actor and producer. He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film Subramaniapuram...
. Sasikumar later cast her in Naadodigal
Naadodigal
Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja...
, which was directed by Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani is a Tamil film actor and director. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander. His 2009 directorial Naadodigal was a runaway hit, which was later remade in three languages. He has acted in several films as well and is best known for his performances in Subramaniapuram and...
. The success of Naadodigal and critical acclaim for Abhinaya's performance led him to cast her in the Telugu remake Shambo Shiva Shambo
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Sambho Shiva Sambho is a Telugu language action drama directed by Samuthirakani. It is a remake of his successful Tamil venture Nadodigal. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani and Abhinaya in the lead roles...
, while she was signed to play the same role in its Kannada remake Hudugaru
Hudugaru
Hudugaru is a 2011 Kannada-language drama film directed by Maadesh, starring Puneet Rajkumar, Yogesh, Srinagar Kitty and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The film, which is a remake of the successful 2010 Tamil film Naadodigal, has been produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. While V...
as well. She won two Filmfare Awards for her performances in Naadodigal and Shambo Shiva Shambo the following year. She was cast in an important role in Easan
Easan
-Trivia:Earlier Vikram announced his own production company Reel Life Entertainment in July 2009 and announced that Sasikumar would direct his first film, the action thriller Easan, featuring Samudrakani, Vaibhav, Abhinaya and Aparnaa Bajpai...
(2010) directed by Sasikumar. In 2011, A. R. Murugadoss
A. R. Murugadoss
A. R. Murugadoss is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter.-Early life:A. R. Murugadoss was born in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. He studied B.A. in Bishop Heber College, Trichy. In the College he had the great affinity towards Tamil films and friends...
signed her to play a supporting role alongside Suriya in the flim 7aam Arivu
7aam Arivu
7aum Arivu is a 2011 Tamil science fiction thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss, featuring Suriya, Shruti Haasan and Johnny Tri Nguyen in leading roles. The film, produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin began production in May 2010. The film, featuring cinematography by Ravi K...
. She is currently shooting for two films, The Reporter
The Reporter (film)
The Reporter is an upcoming action-romance Malayalam film directed by Venugopan. The film stars Kailash, Samuthirakani,Ananya and Abhinaya.-Cast:* Kailash* Samuthirakani* Ananya* Abhinaya* Jagathy * Sasi Kalinga* Salim Kumar* Suraj Venjaramoodu...
that will mark her Malayalam cinema debut and the Telugu film Dammu
Dammu
Dammu is an upcoming Telugu family entertainer film directed by Boyapati Seenu under Creative Commercials banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Trisha Krishnan and Karthika Nair in the lead roles and Veteran actress Bhanupriya, Kota Srinivasa Rao and hero Venu in supporting roles.-Cast:*N. T...
in which she would play the eldest sister of Jr. NTR's character.
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Naadodigal Naadodigal Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja... |
Pavithra Natraj | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South Winner, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress The Vijay for Best Supporting Actress is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:... Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress The Vijay for Best Debut Actress is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:... |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Cholan's daughter | Tamil | |
| Shambo Shiva Shambo Shambo Shiva Shambo Sambho Shiva Sambho is a Telugu language action drama directed by Samuthirakani. It is a remake of his successful Tamil venture Nadodigal. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani and Abhinaya in the lead roles... |
Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | ||
| Easan Easan -Trivia:Earlier Vikram announced his own production company Reel Life Entertainment in July 2009 and announced that Sasikumar would direct his first film, the action thriller Easan, featuring Samudrakani, Vaibhav, Abhinaya and Aparnaa Bajpai... |
Poorani | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | Hudugaru Hudugaru Hudugaru is a 2011 Kannada-language drama film directed by Maadesh, starring Puneet Rajkumar, Yogesh, Srinagar Kitty and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The film, which is a remake of the successful 2010 Tamil film Naadodigal, has been produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. While V... |
Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
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| 7aum Arivu | Bodhidharma's wife | Tamil | ||
| The Reporter The Reporter (film) The Reporter is an upcoming action-romance Malayalam film directed by Venugopan. The film stars Kailash, Samuthirakani,Ananya and Abhinaya.-Cast:* Kailash* Samuthirakani* Ananya* Abhinaya* Jagathy * Sasi Kalinga* Salim Kumar* Suraj Venjaramoodu... |
Malayalam | Filming | ||
| 2012 | Dammu Dammu Dammu is an upcoming Telugu family entertainer film directed by Boyapati Seenu under Creative Commercials banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Trisha Krishnan and Karthika Nair in the lead roles and Veteran actress Bhanupriya, Kota Srinivasa Rao and hero Venu in supporting roles.-Cast:*N. T... |
Telugu | Filming |