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'', before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in '' Giri'' (2004), '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010).

Career

She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included ''

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'' (2004), '' Giri'' (2004) and ''

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'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor

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. For her roles in '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from

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for two consecutive years. Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kollywood's most sought after comedienne". During the same year, she was awarded the

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for her work in the film, ''Paraseega Mannan'' (2012). She later won appreciation from

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's critic for her appearance in an

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in Vishnuvardhan's ''

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'' (2015). In 2017, Aarthi took part in the Tamil reality television show, ''

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'' hosted by

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. She was evicted from the show on day 21, but later returned for a fortnight as a guest contestant.

Personal life

Aarthi married fellow comedian

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in a ceremony in

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during October 2009, before the pair returned to Chennai for a wedding reception. The pair had earlier been dance partners during the reality dance show, ''

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''.

Selected filmography

;Child artiste *''

Vanna Kanavugal ''Vanna Kanavugal'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Karthik, Murali and Jayashree. It is a remake of the 1984 Malayalam film '' Adiyozhukkukal''. The film, ...

'' (1987) *''

En Thangai Kalyani ''En Thangai Kalyani'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed and produced by T. Rajendar. Rajender himself appeared in the title role, with Sudha. The film featured Rajendar's real life children. The film was released on 5 February 1988 ...

'' (1988) *''

Thendral Sudum ''Thendral Sudum'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manobala and written by M. Karunanidhi, starring Nizhalgal Ravi and Raadhika. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Khoon Bhari Maang'' (1988), itself loosely adapted from th ...

'' (1989) *''

Kavalukku Kettikaran ''Kavalukku Kettikaran'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Santhana Bharathi and written by M. Karunanidhi, starring Prabhu and Nirosha. It is a remake of 1986 the Malayalam film ''Nandi Veendum Varika''. The film was released o ...

'' (1990) *'' Anjali'' (1990) *''

Chatriyan ''Chatriyan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film, written and produced by Mani Ratnam under Aalayam Productions. The film was directed by K. Subash, an assistant of Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vijayakanth, Bhanupriya and Thila ...

'' (1990) ;Comedian *''

'' (2004) *'' Giri'' (2004) *''

Maayavi ''Maayavi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action dramedy film directed by Singampuli that stars Suriya and Jyothika who plays a fictional version of herself, whilst Vijayakanth makes a cameo. The film's score and soundtrack were composed b ...

'' (2005) *''Kaatrulla Varai'' (2005) *''

'' (2005) *'' Chinna'' (2005) *'' Kannamma'' (2005) *''

Pattiyal ''Pattiyal'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by Punnagai Poo Gheetha. It stars Bharath, Arya, Pooja Umashankar, and Padmapriya Janakiraman while Cochin Haneefa and Sant ...

'' (2006) *''

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'' (2006) - Malayalam *''

Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu ''Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu'' () also known by the initialism ''AIBI'', is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by cinematographer-turned-director S.D. Vijay Milton. It stars Bharath and Mallika Ka ...

'' (2006) *''

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'' (2006) *'' Parijatham'' (2006) *'' Kusthi'' (2006) *'' Sivi'' (2006) *'' Nenjirukkum Varai'' (2006) *''

Thaamirabharani ''Thaamirabharani'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari. The film has Vishal and newcomer Bhanu, while Prabhu, Nadhiya, Vijayakumar, Nassar and Ganja Karuppu play supporting roles. The score and ...

'' (2007) *''

Malaikottai ''Malaikottai'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Boopathy Pandian. The film stars Vishal and Priyamani, while Devaraj, Ajay, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Urvashi play supporting roles. The music was composed by ...

'' (2007) *''

Machakaaran ''Machakaaran'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil language, Tamil romance film, romantic action film written and directed by Tamilvannan of ''Kalvanin Kadhali (2006 film), Kalvanin Kadhali'' fame. The film stars Jeevan (Tamil actor), Jeevan and Kamna Jethma ...

'' (2007) *''

Kuruvi ''Kuruvi'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language superhero comedy film written and directed by Dharani. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the film stars Vijay in the titular role with Trisha and Suman in other prominent roles. Vivek, Ashish Vidy ...

'' (2008) *''

Jayamkondaan ''Jayam Kondaan'' ( The Victor) is a 2008 Tamil romantic action film directed and written by Kannan and produced by T. G. Thiyagarajan, Selvi Thiyagarajan,Sendhil Thyagarajan and T. Arjun. It stars Vinay, Bhavana and Lekha Washington while Vi ...

'' (2008) *''

Souryam ''Souryam'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by V. Anand Prasad on Bhavya Creations banner and directed by cinematographer Siva, who made his directorial debut. It stars Gopichand, Anushka Shetty, Poonam Kaur and M ...

'' (2008) - Telugu *'' Villu'' (2009) *'' Padikkadavan'' (2009) *'' Guru En Aalu'' (2009) *''

Engal Aasan ''Engal Aasan'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film, action comedy drama film directed by R. K. Kalaimani. The film stars Vijayakanth in the lead role and Vikranth, Sheryl Brindo, Akshaya and Suja Varunee playing support ...

'' (2009) *'' Adada Enna Azhagu'' (2009) *''

Karthik Anitha ''Karthik Anitha'' is a 2009 Tamil language romance film directed by Srihari. The film stars newcomers Rathan Trivikrama and Manju, with Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rajan P. Dev, Abhinay, Bala, Vishnu, Nihal, Singamuthu, Crane Manohar and Lollu Sabha ...

'' (2009) *''

Ainthaam Padai ''Ainthaam Padai'' () is a 2009 Tamil language action film starring Sundar C, Simran, Mukesh, Vivek and Nassar. It released on 23 July 2009 and was produced by Sundar's wife, Khushbu. The film was flop at the box office. Plot The film is about ...

'' (2009) *''

Thoranai ''Thoranai'' () or ''Pistha'' () is a 2009 Indian action drama film written and directed by Sabha Ayyappan, who previously worked as an associate director for ''Malaikottai'', and produced by Vikram Krishna under the banner G K Film Corporati ...

'' (2009) *'' Pistha'' (2009; Telugu) * ''

Pudhiya Payanam ''Pudhiya Payanam'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by M. D. Muthu. The film stars M. D. Muthu, Mithuna and Jennifer, with Manorama, Delhi Ganesh, Nalini, Charle, Aarthi, Chetan and Devadarshini playing supp ...

'' (2009) *''

Malai Malai ''Malai Malai'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by A. Venkatesh. The film stars Arun Vijay, Vedhika, Prabhu, Prakash Raj and Kasthuri in lead roles. while, Santhanam, Ganja Karuppu, Vijayakumar and S. N. Laks ...

'' (2009) *''

Pinju Manasu ''Pinju Manasu'' ( ''Child like heart''), also known as ''Pinchu Manasu'', is a 2009 Tamil language drama film directed by D. Jairam. The film stars Saravanan and newcomer Tharsha, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Bhuvana, Ganeshkar, Aarthi, Master Varun ...

'' (2009) *'' Suriyan Satta Kalloori'' (2009) *''Netru Pol Indru Illai'' (2009) *'' Kutty'' (2010) *'' Thairiyam'' (2010) *''

Veerasekaran ''Veerasekaran'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Sathish Kumar. The film features Veerasamar and Amala Paul in the lead roles. Prathap K. Pothan plays a negative role in the film. This was the film debut made by art dire ...

'' (2010) *'' Guru Sishyan'' (2010) *'' Bale Pandiya'' (2010) *'' Uthama Puthiran'' (2010) *'' Aduthathu'' (2011) *'' Kazhugu'' (2012) *''

Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta ''Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta'' (translation: I will be there where you are) is a 2012 Telugu romance film starring Uday Kiran and Shweta Prasad in the lead roles directed by Subha Selvam. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Pradeep Kon ...

'' (2012) - Telugu *''

Thadaiyara Thaakka ''Thadaiyara Thaakka'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni, starring Arun Vijay, Mamta Mohandas and Rakul Preet Singh. The title is derived from a devotional song titled ''Kanda Sh ...

'' (2012) *''

Chaarulatha ''Chaarulatha'' (also spelled as ''Charulatha'') is a 2012 Indian horror film made in Kannada and Tamil language, Tamil. The film was directed by Pon Kumaran, a former associate to K. Bhagyaraj and K. S. Ravikumar, and features Priyamani in the ...

'' (2012) *''Paraseega Mannan'' (2012) *'' Ethir Neechal'' (2013) *''

Naan Rajavaga Pogiren ''Naan Rajavaga Pogiren'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Prithvi Rajkumar. The film stars Nakul, Chandini Tamilarasan, and newcomer Avani Modi. Plot Jeeva is a Tamil-speaking young man living with his ...

'' (2013) *''

Sonna Puriyathu ''Sonna Puriyathu'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil comedy film directed by debutant Krishnan Jayaraj, a former associate of C. S. Amudhan It stars Shiva and Vasundhara. The film released on 26 July 2013. The film got a good opening and finally declar ...

'' (2013) *''

Chithirayil Nilachoru ''Chithirayil Nilachoru'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan and produced by Murugesan. The film features Prakash Nath, Vasundhara Kashyap and Sara Arjun, with Ashok Sundarrajan and Ganja Karuppu ...

'' (2013) *''

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'' (2013) *''

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'' (2013) - Kannada *''Kandha'' (2013) *''

Vanakkam Chennai ''Vanakkam Chennai'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi. Produced by her husband Udhayanidhi Stalin under the banner Red Giant Movies, the film stars Shiva and Priya ...

'' (2013) *''Ingu Kadhal Katrutharapadum'' (2013) *''

Inga Enna Solluthu ''Inga Enna Solluthu'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Vincent Selva, and produced and written by Arunraj who also plays the lead role, with Meera Jasmine and Santhanam in supporting roles. The film released on 30 Janu ...

'' (2014) *'' Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' (2014) *'' Naan Sigappu Manithan'' (2014) *''

Vetri Selvan ''Vetri Selvan'' is a 2014 Indian Tamil language drama thriller film written and directed by Rudhran. Produced on Srushti Cinemas banner and Silicon Studios, the film stars Ajmal Ameer and Radhika Apte, while singer Mano and Sheriff appear in pi ...

'' (2014) *''

Aranmanai ''Aranmanai'' (; ) is a 2014 Indian Tamil horror comedy film co-written and directed by Sundar C. The film features himself alongside an ensemble cast including Sundar C.,Hansika Motwani, Vinay Rai, Andrea Jeremiah, Raai Laxmi, Santhanam, Ko ...

'' (2014) *'' Money Ratnam'' (2014) - Malayalam *'' Kayal'' (2014) *''

Killadi ''Killadi'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by A. Venkatesh, and produced by Salem Chandrasekharan. It stars Bharath and Nila, while Vivek and Roja play pivotal roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. ...

'' (2015) *''Sonna Pochu'' (2015) *''

Moone Moonu Varthai ''Moone Moonu Varthai'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Madhumita. The film stars Arjun Chidambaram, Aditi Chengappa and Venkatesh Harinathan. It was simultaneously made in Telugu language under the title ...

'' (2015) *''

'' (2015) *'' Kalai Vendhan'' (2015) *'' Sowkarpettai'' (2016) *''Aasi'' (2016) *''

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'' (2016) - Malayalam *'' Thiraikku Varadha Kadhai'' (2016) *''

Kaththi Sandai ''Kaththi Sandai'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Suraj (director), Suraj. The film is produced by S. Nanthagopal. The film features Vishal (actor), Vishal and Tamannaah in the lead r ...

'' (2016) *''

Enna Thavam Seitheno ''Enna Thavam Seitheno'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil rural social comedy drama film written and directed by Murabasalan. The film stars newcomer Ghajini Murugan in the male lead role alongside Vishnupriya, while R. N. R. Manohar, Delhi Ganesh, a ...

'' (2018) *''

Sandimuni ''Sandimuni'' is a 2020 Tamil language horror comedy film directed by Milka S. Selvakumar. The film stars Natty and Manisha Yadav. Plot After the wife Tamarai dies (Manisha Yadav), the husband Sandimuni (Natty) falls in love with another gi ...

'' (2020)

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