Myna Nandhini (born 21 May 1990)[3] is an Indian actress and television personality who is best known as Myna Revathi in Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2), Alabarai Myna in Chinna Thambi and for her major breakthrough role Mynavathi in Aranmanai 3 (2021).[4] She is also the winner of the cooking show Kitchen Super Star (season 3) which aired on Star Vijay in 2015. She is also a contestant on Bigg Boss 6.[5]
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Born | Nandhini (1991-05-21) 21 May 1991 (age 31) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Nandhu |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Notable work | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3) Kanchana 3 |
Spouse | Karthikeyan
(m. 2017; died 2017)Yogeswaram (m. 2019) |
Relatives | Dinesh Kanagaratnam (cousin) |
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 Yogeswaram, in 2020 the couple was blessed with a child.[6][7][8][9] She is also the cousin of Sri lankan singer and songwriter Dinesh Kanagaratnam.[10]
Nandhini debuted her career as an actress in the film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu as a un credited 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 Pandiraj who offered her a role in his film Vamsam she later agreed to the offer and played the supporting role of Sarasu.[11] She later also appeared in films such as Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Vellaikaara Durai (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 protoganist, her role in the drama was highly credited and praised. Her name in that role "Myna" got popular afterwards.[12][13] She also appeared in television shows such as Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri, Pandian Stores, Aranmanai Kili and Chinna Thambi. In 2022, actor Kamal Haasan approached Nandhini offering her a crucial role in his action film Vikram she later accepted the offer and starred opposing actor Vijay Sethupathi in the film.[14] Later that year she also appeared in the film Sardar appearing as a cameo role as a drama artist in the film.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Unknown | Uncredited cameo appearance |
2010 | Vamsam | Sarasu | |
2013 | Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Sindru's wife | |
2014 | Vellaikaara Durai | Pandi's wife | |
2015 | Romeo Juliet | Divyashree | |
2019 | Kanchana 3 | Durga | |
2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Kottravai | |
2019 | Petromax | Shailaja | |
2021 | Aranmanai 3 | Mynavathi | |
2022 | Vikram | Sumithra | [15] |
2022 | Viruman | Muthukutty's wife | [16][17] |
2022 | Sardar | Valli | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Samayal Mandhiram | Host | |
2015 | Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Season 5 | Judge | |
2015 | Kitchen Super Star (season 3) | Conetstant | Winner |
2018 | Comedy Khiladis | Judge | |
2019 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai 1 | Host | |
2021 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai 3 | Contestant along with Yogeshwaran | 1st Runner-up |
2022 | Super Singer Junior | Host | Replaced by Priyanka Deshpande |
2022 | OO Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya! | Guest | |
2022–present | Bigg Boss 6 | Contestant | [18] |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2012 | Azhagi | Ranjini | Sun TV | |
2012-2013 | Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Preetha | Kalaignar TV | |
2013 - 2016 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 2) | Revathi (Myna) | Vijay Television | |
2016 - 2017 | Saravanan Meenatchi (season 3) | Madonna | ||
2017-2019 | Chinna Thambi | Alabarai Myna | Episode Appearance 355- 370 | |
2018-2020 | Aranmanai Kili | Vijaya | ||
2019 | Pandian Stores | Padma | Cameo Appearance[19] | |
2020-2021 | Velaikkaran | Madurai Meena | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | November Story | Chithra | |