Oviya
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Oviya is an India
n model and film actress, who mainly works in the Tamil film industry. She rose to fame with the 2010 comedy film Kalavani
.
. The film saw her feature opposite Vimal
, and the film subsequently gained positive reviews and went on to become a sleeper hit
at the box office. She has signed several offers, including a guest appearance in Kamal Haasan
's Manmadhan Ambu
and the Kannada and Telugu remakes of Kalavani, in which she would reprise her character from the original.
India
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n model and film actress, who mainly works in the Tamil film industry. She rose to fame with the 2010 comedy film Kalavani
Kalavani
Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles...
.
Career
Oviya was pursuing a BA in English literature at Vimala college in Thrissur, before director Sargunam approached her for KalavaniKalavani
Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles...
. The film saw her feature opposite Vimal
Vimal
Vimal is an Indian film actor, who appears in Tamil films. Following cameo appearances in the Vijay-starrer Ghilli and Kuruvi and Ajith Kumar's Kireedam, he played the lead role in Pandiraj's critically acclaimed Pasanga...
, and the film subsequently gained positive reviews and went on to become a sleeper hit
Sleeper hit
A sleeper hit, a.k.a. surprise hit , refers to a film, book, single, album, TV show, or video game that gains unexpected success or recognition...
at the box office. She has signed several offers, including a guest appearance in Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
's Manmadhan Ambu
Manmadhan Ambu
The film's music was scored by Devi Sri Prasad, after initially Shruti Hassan and later Thaman were reported to be the music composer. All lyrics by Kamal Haasan except where noted. The controversial song Kamal Kavidhai, had come under criticism due to lines about a woman's desire and for...
and the Kannada and Telugu remakes of Kalavani, in which she would reprise her character from the original.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2008 | Apoorva | Pooja | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
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2010 | Kalavani Kalavani Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles... |
Maheswari | 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... |
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:... |
Manmadan Ambu | Sunanda | Tamil | ||
Puthumugangal | Malayalam | |||
2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga Muthukku Muthaaga Muthukku Muthaaga is a Tamil comedy film Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan. It stars Natraj, Vikranth, Harish, Oviya, Monica, Ilavarasu and Saranya Ponvannan.-Cast:* Ilavarasu as Thavasi* Saranya Ponvannan as Pechi... |
Shwetha | Tamil | |
Kirathaka | Nethra | Kannada | ||
Manushya Mrugam | Sophie | Malayalam | ||
Agarathi Agarathi Agarathi is a forthcoming Tamil action film directed by Nagavenkatesh. It stars Pratheep and Bala in the lead.... |
Tamil | Completed | ||
Nagarabhavi | Kannada | Filming | ||
Dhandiga | Kannada | Filming | ||
Sevanu | Tamil | Filming | ||
Marina Marina (film) Marina is an upcoming Tamil movie directed by Pandiraj of pasanga fame which is expected to release on February 15, 2012. The film stars Siva Karthikeyan, who is a popular TV host debuting as hero with this film, and Oviya as the lead lady.-Cast:... |
Swapnasundari | Tamil | Filming | |
2012 | Masala | Tamil | Filming |