Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her debut with the Tamil film Podaa Podi, portraying a London-based dancer. In 2018, she won Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Villain– Female for her power-packed performance in Sarkar and Sandakozhi 2.
Birth Name
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Nickname
Varu
Profession
Actress
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was born on 5th of March 1985, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Age
She’s currently 34 years old.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ethnicity
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Varalaxmi earned her bachelors degree in microbiology from Hindustan Arts and Science College, Chennai with a Master’s in Business Management degree from The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. She learned acting at Anupam Kher’s Acting School in Mumbai.
Family Details
- Father – R. Sarathkumar (Actor)
- Mother – Chaya Sarathkumar
- Stepmother– Raadhika Sarathkumar (Actress)
- Siblings – Pooja Sarathkumar (Younger Sister), Rayanne Hardy (Step-Sister), Rahul (Younger, Half-brother)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has dated –
- Vishal – She was romantically linked with actor Vishal in the past. There’s no details on who she is dating as of now.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 5 inches
- In centimeters – 165 cm
- In meters – 1.65 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 67 kg
- In Pounds – 147 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 36-26-36
- Bust – 36 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 34A
Body Build
Average
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 10 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Having played the lead roles in films like Podaa Podi, Tharao Thappattai, Kasaba and Vikram Vedha.
Film Debut
Varalaxmi made her first silver screen appearance when she played the leading lady in the 2012 Tamil drama film Podaa Podi alongside Silambarasan, directed by Vignesh Shivan.
Television Debut
She hasn’t appeared in TV series.
Brand Endorsements
Varalaxmi has not appeared in a commercial for any brand yet.
Awards & Nominations
Year | Award | Film | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress | Podaa Podi | Won |
Edison Award for Best Debut Actress | Won | ||
2016 | 6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Critics Choice Best Actress | Tharai Thappattai | Won |
6th South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Debut Actress | Kasaba | Nominated | |
2017 | Edison Award for Best Character Role – Female | Vikram Vedha | Won |
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | Nominated | ||
Technofes Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
2018 | Behindwoods Gold Medals | Sarkar & Sandakozhi 2 | Won |
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Villain — Female | Sarkar & Sandakozhi 2 | Won |
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Favorites
- Favorite Actors – Kamal Haasan, STR, Rajinikanth
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Net worth
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has a estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Instagram – varusarathkumar
- Twitter – Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Some Lesser Known Facts About Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Varalaxmi worked in different languages like Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
- She also works as a model and walked the ramp at various fashion shows.
- The budding actress is trained in different dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Ballet, Jazz, and Hipho.
- She has been affiliated with the Hot Shoe Dance Company for almost eight years before making her stint in acting.
- She owns a production house.
- In 2014, she lost 10 kg weight to portray a Karakattam folk dancer in the Tamil film ‘Tharai Thappattai’ (2016).
- In 2017, she has started a campaign ‘Save Shakti’ to fight for women empowerment.
- In 2018 she starred in movies incluidng Sandakozhi 2, Echcharikkai, Kanni Raasi, Shakthi and Mr. Chandramouli.