Abhinayashree | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abhinayashree Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, choreographer |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Parent(s) | Sathish Kumar Anuradha |
Abhinayashree is an Indian actress and dancer known for her works in the Tamil film and television industries. [1] She has also acted in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada language films.
She appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss (Telugu season 6) . [2] [3]
Her first major role came in Siddique's 2001 Tamil comedy Friends , which featured her as Vijay's one-sided lover. [4] Abhinayashree is familiar to Telugu audiences due to her special number Aa "Ante Amalapuram" from Allu Arjun's second film Arya (2004). She was just 15 years old when she was roped in for the song. [5]
She played her first lead role in the 2005 Telugu comedy Hungama (2005) appearing alongside Ali and Venu Madhav and signed on to shoot for thirty days after the director Krishna Reddy convinced her with the role. The actress won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for her role in Paisalo Paramatma (2007), her biggest recognition til date. [6]
After appearing in a full-fledged supporting role in the 2007 Telugu film Adivaram Adavallaku Selavu, Abhinayashree opted against appearing in any more item numbers, but soon went back on her decision explaining that the likes of Mumaith Khan were successfully able to balance both. [7]
On the TV front, she has hosted the dance show Junior Super Dancer (2015-2016). She took part in the reality show Star Wars (2017-2018). [8] Abhinayashree participated in Bigg Boss (Telugu season 6) (2022) hosted by Nagarjuna and was evicted on the 14th day. [9]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Friends | Abhirami | Tamil | |
| Snehamante Idera | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Saptham | Jennifer | Tamil | |
| 123 | Jyothi | Tamil | Partially reshot in Telugu / Kannada | |
| Maaran | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Kariya | Maya | Kannada | ||
| Thandavam | Dancer | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
| Pranayamanithooval | Dancer | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Sandhya | Tamil | |
| Anbu | Rasiga | Tamil | ||
| Banda Paramasivam | Anju | Tamil | ||
| Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Iyarkai | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Thathi Thavadhu Manasu | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2004 | Image | Sri | Tamil | |
| Arya | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Vayasu Pasanga | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Swetha Naagu | Vasuki | Telugu Kannada | ||
| Super Da | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Shanti Sandesham | Telugu | |||
| Singara Chennai | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Aaptudu | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu | Meenakshi | Tamil | ||
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | Nagamani | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Jai | Telugu | |||
| 2005 | Ayodhya | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance |
| Jathi | Priya | Tamil | ||
| Jootata | Sanjay's neighbor | Kannada | ||
| Hungama | Divya | Telugu | ||
| Yuvakulu | Telugu | |||
| Premikulu | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Evadi Gola Vaadidhi | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Seenugadu Chiranjeevi Fan | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Manthiran | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2006 | Unarchigal | Kavitha | Tamil | |
| Naidu LLB | Telugu | |||
| Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw | Parvathi Gotham | Telugu | ||
| Sri Krishna 2006 | Telugu | |||
| Neeku Naaku | Lakshmi | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Paisalo Paramatma | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian | |
| Adivaram Adavallaku Selavu | Telugu | |||
| Athili Sattibabu LKG | Telugu | |||
| Aata | Telugu | |||
| Challenge | Abhinaya | Telugu | ||
| Chandamama | Sakkubai | Telugu | ||
| Maharajashri | Telugu | |||
| Nee Naan Nila | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Nanma | Malayalam | |||
| Pagala Premi | Dancer | Oriya | Special appearance | |
| Pellaindi Kaani | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Agra | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Chandrahas | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Michael Madana Kamaraju | Julie | Telugu | |
| Mallepuvvu | Telugu | |||
| Pathu Pathu | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu | Shalu | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 4 Couples | Saroja | Telugu | ||
| Nirnayam | Telugu | |||
| Khiladi No. 1 | Bhairavi | Bhojpuri | ||
| Ek Niranjan | Guru's wife | Telugu | ||
| Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Va | Singari Sundaram | Tamil | |
| Simha | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Pollachi Mappillai | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Vaare Vah | Dancer | Kannada | Special appearance | |
| 2011 | Glamour | Telugu | ||
| Raman Nalla Pillai | Gomathi | Tamil | ||
| Kireetam | Shravani | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Golla Savitri | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Pandavulu | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Palakkattu Madhavan | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance |
| Ilamai Oonjal | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2017 | Soundharya Nilaya | Mayoori | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Boom Boom Kaalai | Kevin's sister | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Striker | Tamil |
| Year | Series/Shows | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | Junior Super Dancer | Host | Polimer TV | Tamil | |
| 2017-2018 | Star Wars | Contestant | Sun TV | ||
| 2017-2018 | Dance Jodi Dance (season 2) | Contestant | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2018-2019 | Nenjam Marapathillai | Herself | Star Vijay | Special Appearance | |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 6) | Contestant | Star Maa | Telugu | Evicted |
| 2025 | Devika & Danny | JioHotstar |