Myna Nandhini (born 21 May) is an Indian actress and television personality who predominantly appears in

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films and television shows. She is best known as Myna Revathi in '' Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2)'', Alabarai Myna in ''Chinna Thambi'' and for her major breakthrough role Mynavathi in ''

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'' (2021). She is also the runner-up of the cooking show '' Kitchen Super Star (season 3)'' which aired on

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in 2015. In 2022, she participated in '' Bigg Boss 6'' as a contestant. She is best known for her roles in films such as ''

Vamsam ''Vamsam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring debutante Arulnidhi and Sunaina in lead roles. The film is produced by Arulnidhi's father and M. Karunanidhi's youngest son, M. K. Thamizharasu, and features Jayaprakash, Ga ...

'' (2010), ''

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'' (2013), '' Romeo Juliet'' (2015), '' Kanchana 3'' (2019), '' Namma Veettu Pillai'' (2019), '' Petromax'' (2019), ''

'' (2021) and '' Vikram'' (2022).

Early life

Born as Nandhini Rajendran to her parents Rajendran and Rani on 21 May in a remote town in

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. Nandhini went on to study at Meenakshi Matriculation School,

and Ambiga College of Arts and Science,

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where she completed her

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(BBA) degree. However after completing her degree she decided to act in few television drama's as a "Time killer".

Career

Nandhini debuted her career as an actress in the film ''

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'' as an uncredited role in the film. She later made her television debut with the comedy reality show '' Kalakka Povathu Yaaru'' where she participated as a contestant. In 2010, she was approached by director

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who offered her a role in his film ''

'' she later agreed to the offer and played the supporting role of Sarasu. She later also appeared in films such as ''

'' (2013), ''

Vellaikaara Durai ''Vellakkaara Durai'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by S. Ezhil. The film stars Vikram Prabhu, Sri Divya, Soori (actor), Soori, and John Vijay. The film commenced shoot from May 2014. ...

'' (2014) and '' Romeo Juliet''. In 2016, she made her debut as an actress in television by appearing in the soap opera '' Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3)'' playing the role of a friend to female protagonist, her role in the drama was highly credited and praised. Her name in that role "Myna" got popular afterwards. She also appeared in television shows such as '' Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri'', '' Pandian Stores'', ''

Aranmanai Kili ''Aranmanai Kili'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Rajkiran in his directorial debut. He also stars alongside Ahana and Gayathri. The film was released on 16 April 1993. It was remade i ...

'' and '' Chinna Thambi''. In 2022, actor

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approached Nandhini offering her a crucial role in his action film '' Vikram'' she later accepted the offer and starred opposing actor

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in the film. Later that year she also appeared in the film ''

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'' appearing as a cameo role as a drama artist in the film. She also played a crucial role in the 2021 web series '' November Story'' alongside actors

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, G. M. Kumar and

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. The web series also marked Nandhini's debut web series.

Personal life

In 2017, Nandhini married her long time boyfriend Karthikeyan (Karthick) in January. However 6 months into their marriage Karthick committed suicide after a misunderstanding among the couple. In 2019 she re married this time to television actor and comedian Yogeswaran, in 2020 the couple was blessed with a child. She is also the cousin of Sri lankan singer and songwriter Dinesh Kanagaratnam.

Filmography

Films

Television Shows

Television Serials

Web series

References

External links

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