Remember Revathy? Here's what the 'Thevar Magan' actress is up to

Asha Kelunni Nair, prominently kwn as Revathy, is one of well-kwn faces of Tollywood film fraternity. Born on July 8, 1966, actor is celebrating her 54th birthday today. She was born in Cochin to Malank Kelunni Nair, a major in Indian Army. Over career span of four decades, actor has won several National & Filmfare Awards for her stints across Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. On occasion of her birthday, let us take a closer look at her journey and what is next in store for multi-lingual performer.

Revathy’s debut

As per media reports, Revathy got her first break after filmmaker Bharathiraja saw her photography on cover of a popular Tamil magazine. He was on a lookout for a fresh face for his directorial Mann Vasanai, at that time. In 1983, Revathy made her debut in Bharathiraja’s Tamil flick Mann Vasanai alongside Pandiyan. movie was a blockbuster hit and was also remade in Telugu under title Mangammagari Manavadu.

Career

Apart from acting, Revathy is also a trained Bharatnatyam performer, she studied classical dance form since tender of seven. After making her debut in Tamil industry, Revathy went to make her Malayalam debut in same year in Bharathan directed Katta Kilikkoodu. drama movie starred Bharat Gopy, Srividya, Mohanlal, Revathy and Anju. Katta Kilikkoodu was a major commercial success.

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Ever since her debut, she has been a part of several movies like var Magan, Ankuram, Loafer, Pa Paandi. Along with acting, Revathy also has a successful directorial venture. actor has directed National Award-winning movie like Mitr, My Friend. In Bollywood, Revthy is kwn for her stints in movies like 2 States, Tarpan, Darna Mana Hai & more.

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What is next in store for Revathy?

On professional front, Revathy was last seen in M.R. Bharathi’s drama movie Azhiyatha Kolangal 2. Featuring Prakash Raj, Revathy and Archana in leading role, story of movie revolves around life of a popular writer and his ex-lover. Both of ir lives are shaken when y meet each or after several years.

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Revathy will next be seen in Sachin Dev’s action drama flick Eriyum Kannadi. Along with her, movie will star Nakul and Sunaina in prominent roles. Eriyum Kannadi marks third collaboration of Nakul & Sunaina after Kadhalil.

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