Bhavani Sre

Indian actress and playback singer
  • Actress
  • Playback singer
Years active2019-presentParent(s)G. Venkatesh (Father)
A. R. Reihana (mother)RelativesA. R. Rahman (uncle)
G. V. Prakash Kumar (brother)
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Bhavani Sre (born April 4) is an Indian actress, singer, and assistant director in Tamil cinema. She started her acting career with the film Ka Pae Ranasingam and gained attention for her role in Thangam from the anthology Paava Kadhaigal. She later played the female lead in Vetrimaaran's movie Viduthalai.

Education and Early Career

Bhavani Sre pursued a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication from M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai. During her college years, she developed a passion for filmmaking and directed a couple of short films. Eager to further her career in cinema, she worked as an assistant director under renowned filmmakers, including A.L. Vijay on Idhu Enna Maayam (2015) and Priyadarshan on Sila Samayangalil (2018).

Acting Career

After honing her craft in filmmaking, Bhavani Sre transitioned into acting. She received professional acting training under the guidance of veteran actress Kalairani. Her acting debut came with the film Ka Pae Ranasingam (2020), where she starred alongside Aishwarya Rajesh and Vijay Sethupathi. Her performance in the film was well-received, earning praise from critics for her natural screen presence and acting prowess.

Following her debut, Bhavani Sre appeared in the anthology film Paava Kadhaigal (2020), specifically in the segment Thangam directed by Sudha Kongara. The story of Thangam won the hearts of many, and her performance was particularly highlighted as one of the memorable one in the anthology.

In 2023, Bhavani Sre garnered significant attention for her work in the film Viduthalai, directed by Vetrimaaran. Her portrayal in the film was widely appreciated by both audiences and critics, further establishing her as a talented actress in the Tamil film industry.

She also appeared in Nanban Oruvan Vandha Piragu, a light-hearted film centered around friendship. The movie showcased her versatility as an actress, as she adeptly handled the film’s warm and relatable themes.

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
List of performances in films
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Ka Pae Ranasingam Maayi [2]
Paava Kadhaigal Sahira Netflix anthology film; segment: Thangam [3]
2023 Viduthalai Part 1 Tamilarasi aka Paapa [4]
2024 Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu Kannamma [5]
TBA Viduthalai Part 2 † Tamilarasi aka Paapa [6]


Awards and nominations

Film Award Category Result
Ka Pae Ranasingam V4U Media Awards Best Supporting Actress WON
Viduthalai Part 1 Hello kreedam award Best Actress WON
Viduthalai Part 1 JFW Awards Best actress critic choice WON
Viduthalai Part 1 Edison Awards classic icon WON
Viduthalai Part 1 She awards Performer of the year WON
Viduthalai Part 1 RainDrops Best Actress WON
Viduthalai Part 1 Film Fare Best Actress Nominated
Viduthalai Part 1 Anandha vikatan Best Actress Nominated

As singer

Year Song Film Composer Notes
2018 "Shirdi Sai Baba" — G. V. Prakash Kumar Hindi album song[7][8]
2020 "Oho Endhan Baby" Putham Pudhu Kaalai [9][10]
"Kulfi Kuchchi"
"Kannam Adhil Vannam"

Web series

Year Title Role Platform Language Ref.
2019 High Priestess young Swathi Reddy Zee5 Telugu [11]

Music videos

Year Title Music Ref.
2019 Kannatti AH Kaashif [12]

References

  1. ^ "Kalairani ma'am helped me shape my career, says actress Bhavani Sre". The Times of India. 8 May 2021. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  2. ^ "GV Prakash's sister makes her debut with this Vijay Sethupathi film". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  3. ^ "I wanted actors without a set image for my short in Paava Kadhaigal". Cinema Express. 23 December 2020. Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Director Vetri Maaran ropes in actress Bhavani Sre opposite Soori for his next". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  5. ^ Lakshmi, V. "Meesaya Murukku fame Ananth turns director with a film on friendship". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  6. ^ Taneja, Nidhima (31 March 2023). "Viduthalai Part 1 a deep dive into abuse of power. More of Vijay Sethupathi in Part 2". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  7. ^ Shirdi Sai Baba - Lyric Video | G V Prakash Kumar | Di Jaan Jaya Wahi, archived from the original on 2 April 2023, retrieved 2 April 2023
  8. ^ Shirdi Sai Baba - Single by G.V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi, Gurupriya Athreya & Bhavani Sre, 4 October 2018, archived from the original on 2 April 2023, retrieved 2 April 2023
  9. ^ "Putham Pudhu Kaalai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by G.V. Prakash Kumar & Govind Vasantha". Apple Music. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  10. ^ "This young heroine turns singer in Putham Pudhu Kaalai! - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 9 October 2020. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  11. ^ "AR Rahman's niece and GV Prakash's sister, Bhavani Sre, to make her acting debut with Vijay Sethupathi's Ka Pae Ranasingam". Cinema Express. 12 June 2019. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Kannatti | Official Song | A H Kaashif | Nakul Abhyankar | Shariq Hassan Bhavani Sre ||". Retrieved 2 April 2023 – via YouTube.
  • Bhavani Sre at IMDb