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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 '' Arul'' (2004), '' Giri'' (2004) and '' Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu. For her roles in '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan 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 Kamal Haasan. 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, '' Maanada Mayilada''.

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, w ...

'' (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 198 ...

'' (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 the ...

'' (1989) *'' Kavalukku Kettikaran'' (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 Thil ...

'' (1990) ;Comedian *'' Arul'' (2004) *'' Giri'' (2004) *'' Maayavi'' (2005) *''Kaatrulla Varai'' (2005) *'' Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005) *'' Chinna'' (2005) *'' Kannamma'' (2005) *'' Pattiyal'' (2006) *'' Notebook'' (2006) - Malayalam *'' Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu'' (2006) *''

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'' (2006) *'' Parijatham'' (2006) *''

Kusthi ''Kusthi'' is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Raj Kapoor, starring Prabhu and Karthik , while Vadivelu, Manya, Flora, Vijayakumar and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. The music is composed by D. Imman. The film released ...

'' (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 M ...

'' (2007) *'' Machakaaran'' (2007) *'' Kuruvi'' (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 V ...

'' (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 Man ...

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

Adada Enna Azhagu ''Adada Enna Azhagu'' () is a 2009 Tamil-language romance film directed by T. M. Jayamurugan. The film stars Jai Akash and newcomer Nicole, with Sarath Babu, Ashish Vidyarthi, Karunas, Aishwarya, Rekha, Aarthi and Mahadevan playing supportin ...

'' (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 M ...

'' (2009) *''

Ainthaam Padai ''Ainthaam Padai'' () is a 2009 Tamil language Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lan ...

'' (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 Corporatio ...

'' (2009) *''

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'' (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 suppo ...

'' (2009) *'' Malai Malai'' (2009) *'' Pinju Manasu'' (2009) *''

Suriyan Satta Kalloori ''Suriyan Satta Kalloori'' () is a 2009 Tamil language action drama film directed by R. Pavan. The film stars newcomers Kajni and Mithra Kurian, with Radha Ravi, Pawan, M. S. Bhaskar, Ganja Karuppu, Aarthi, Kadhal Sukumar and Chaams playing ...

'' (2009) *''Netru Pol Indru Illai'' (2009) *'' Kutty'' (2010) *'' Thairiyam'' (2010) *'' Veerasekaran'' (2010) *'' Guru Sishyan'' (2010) *'' Bale Pandiya'' (2010) *'' Uthama Puthiran'' (2010) *''

Aduthathu ''Aduthathu'' ( Next) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Thakkali Srinivasan. The film stars Nassar, Sriman, Vaiyapuri, Ilavarasu, Aarthi and Meenal. The movie is based on Agatha Christie's mystery novel ''And Th ...

'' (2011) *'' Kazhugu'' (2012) *'' Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta'' (2012) - Telugu *'' Thadaiyara Thaakka'' (2012) *''

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

'' (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 pl ...

'' (2013) *'' Ya Ya'' (2013) *''

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'' (2013) - Kannada *''Kandha'' (2013) *'' Vanakkam Chennai'' (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 Ja ...

'' (2014) *''

Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal ''Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by S. R. Prabhakaran starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nayanthara. Santhanam and Sunder Ramu play important roles in the film while ...

'' (2014) *'' Naan Sigappu Manithan'' (2014) *'' Vetri Selvan'' (2014) *'' Aranmanai'' (2014) *''

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'' (2014) - Malayalam *'' Kayal'' (2014) *'' Killadi'' (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 t ...

'' (2015) *''

'' (2015) *'' Kalai Vendhan'' (2015) *''

Sowkarpettai ''Sowkarpettai'' is a 2016 Tamil Comedy horror film directed by Vadivudaiyan starring Srikanth and Lakshmi Rai with music composed by John Peter. The film was released only in Chennai on 4 March 2016. Plot When a couple is murdered by a cruel ...

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

Kaththi Sandai ''Kaththi Sandai'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Suraj. The film is produced by S. Nanthagopal. The film features Vishal and Tamannaah in the lead roles. Jagapathi Babu, Vadivelu, Soori and Tar ...

'' (2016) *'' Enna Thavam Seitheno'' (2018) *'' Sandimuni'' (2020)

Awards

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