Actor
Bhavana
Based In
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Origin
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Years Active
2002 – Present
Bhavana Biography
Bhavana Basic Information
- Full Name: Karthika Menon
- Stage Name: Bhavana
- Date of Birth: June 6, 1986
- Age: 39 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress
- Years Active: 2002 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Late G. Balachandran (Cinematographer)
- Mother: Pushpa Menon
- Brother: Jayadev Menon
Personal Life
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Naveen Raj (Kannada film producer)
- Marriage Date: January 22, 2018
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project Name |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Nammal |
| 2003 | C.I.D. Moosa |
| 2004 | Runway |
| 2005 | Naran |
| 2006 | Chithiram Pesuthadi |
| 2006 | Veyil |
| 2007 | Deepavali |
| 2008 | Jayamkondaan |
| 2009 | Robin Hood |
| 2010 | Jackie |
| 2011 | Oru Marubhoomikkadha |
| 2012 | Romeo |
| 2012 | Trivandrum Lodge |
| 2013 | Honey Bee |
| 2014 | Angry Babies in Love |
| 2015 | Ivide |
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe |
| 2017 | Adventures of Omanakuttan |
| 2017 | Adam Joan |
| 2018 | Tagaru |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2021 | Inspector Vikram |
| 2021 | Bhajarangi 2 |
| 2023 | Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn |
| 2024 | Nadikar |
| 2024 | Hunt |
| 2025 | The Door |
| 2026 | Anomie |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kerala State Film Award | Special Mention | Kerala State Film Award | Nammal | Won |
| 2003 | Kerala Film Critics Association Award | Best Female Debut | Kerala Film Critics Association Award | Nammal | Won |
| 2003 | Asianet Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | Asianet Film Award | Nammal | Won |
| 2006 | Kerala State Film Award | Second Best Actress | Kerala State Film Award | Daivanamathil | Won |
| 2006 | Asianet Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | Asianet Film Award | Daivanamathil | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Award | Chithiram Pesuthadi | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Award South | Special Award | Filmfare Award South | — | Won |
About Bhavana
Karthika Menon
She started in 2002 with the film Nammal
Naveen Raj
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada
She is known for her versatile roles and strong performances in South Indian cinema