Actor
Atharvaa
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2010 – Present
Atharvaa Biography
Atharvaa – Full Information
- Full Name: Atharvaa Murali
- Stage Name: Atharvaa
- Profession: Actor
- Industry: South Indian Film Industry
- Primary Film Industry: Tamil Cinema
- Other Industries Worked In: Telugu Cinema
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 7 May 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Religion: Hinduism
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Family Background
- Father: Murali (Late, popular Tamil actor)
- Mother: Shobha Murali
- Siblings: Not publicly known
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- Schooling: Chennai-based school
- Higher Education: Graduate (college details not publicly disclosed)
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Baana Kaathadi | Acting debut; strong launch as a lead actor |
| 2013 | Paradesi | Critically acclaimed performance; showcased acting depth |
| 2015 | Eetti | Commercial breakthrough; established action-hero image |
| 2016 | Kanithan | Appreciated investigative thriller role |
| 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Major success; boosted popularity in thriller genre |
| 2018 | Semma Botha Aagathey | First film as producer; dual responsibility |
| 2019 | 100 | Solidified image as a sincere cop-role performer |
| 2019 | Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Telugu breakthrough; widely noticed performance |
| 2021 | Thalli Pogathey | Romantic drama comeback after a gap |
| 2022 | Kuruthi Aattam | Intense rural action role; performance-driven film |
| 2022 | Trigger | Lead IPS role; action-centric comeback |
| 2024 | Nirangal Moondru | Experiment-driven cinema; character-focused role |
| 2025 | DNA | Upcoming high-expectation thriller |
Recent and Upcoming Projects
- Parasakthi (2026)
Historical political action drama set during the 1965 anti-Hindi imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu.
Role: Chinnadurai
Status: Released on January 10, 2026; currently running in theaters
Co-stars: Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan - Thanal (2025)
Action thriller film.
Status: Released in September 2025
Streaming Platform: Prime Video - DNA (2025)
Thriller-drama with Atharvaa in the lead role.
Role: Anand
Release Date: June 20, 2025 - Idhayam Murali (2026 – Upcoming)
Romantic drama produced by Dawn Pictures and directed by Aakash Baskaran.
Expected Release: Around Valentine’s Day 2026 - Othaikku Oththa (2026 – Upcoming)
Film directed by Barnesh.
Release Status: Tentative
Expected Release: January 2026
Awards
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Male Debutant | Edison Award | Baana Kaathadi | Won |
| 2011 | Best Debut Actor | Vijay Award | Baana Kaathadi | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Actor | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Paradesi | Won |
| 2013 | International Feature Film Selection | BFI London Film Festival | Paradesi | Nominated |
| 2013 | Special Jury Award | Chennai International Film Festival | Paradesi | Won |
| 2014 | Extreme Performance – Male | Edison Awards | Paradesi | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South (61st) | Paradesi | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Paradesi | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Techofes Awards | Paradesi | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Vijay Awards (8th) | Paradesi | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actor | South Indian International Movie Awards | Gaddalakonda Ganesh | Nominated |
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About Atharvaa
Atharvaa is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Tamil film industry.
His real name is Atharvaa Murali.
Baana Kaathadi (2010).
Yes, he is the son of late Tamil actor Murali.
Paradesi (2013) is considered his most critically acclaimed performance.