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Dushara Vijayan
Active Kollywood / Tamil Film Industry and South Indian Cinema
- FromKanniyapuram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age28 years
- Active2019–Present
- Updated
Dushara Vijayan – Biography
Dushara Vijayan – Full Information
- Full Name: Dushara Vijayan
- Popular Name: Dushara Vijayan
- Nickname: Dushara
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Known For: Breakthrough performance as Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai (2021), Rene in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022), Durga in Raayan (2024), and Saranya in Vettaiyan (2024).
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1997
- Age: 28 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Kanniyapuram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession Category: Actress / South Indian & Tamil Cinema Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Vijayan (Businessman / Politician)
- Mother: Homemaker
- Siblings: 1 Brother
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: St. Joseph’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Dindigul
- College / University: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai
- Qualification: Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fashion Design (originally studied Engineering before shifting to Fashion)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2017 | Won Miss Face of Chennai and became 2nd runner-up at Miss South India pageant |
| 2019 | Feature film acting debut playing Janani in Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari |
| 2019 | Web series debut playing Anitha in ZEE5 original series Postman |
| 2021 | Breakout career breakthrough playing Maariyamma in Pa. Ranjith’s Sarpatta Parambarai |
| 2022 | Critically acclaimed lead performance as Rene (Thamizh) in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu |
| 2023 | Co-starred opposite Arjun Das in Vasanthabalan’s psychological thriller Aneethi |
| 2023 | Played Kavitha in the political action drama Kazhuvethi Moorkkan |
| 2024 | Critical and commercial success as Durga in Dhanush’s directorial action film Raayan |
| 2024 | Starred as Saranya alongside Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan in Vettaiyan |
| 2025 | Starred as K. Kalaivaani in S. U. Arun Kumar’s Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 |
| 2026 | Received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (Special Prize) for Natchathiram Nagargiradhu |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Female Debut – Tamil | Sarpatta Parambarai | Nominated |
| 2022 | OTTplay Awards | Emerging OTT Star – Female | Sarpatta Parambarai | Won |
| 2022 | Just For Women (JFW) Movie Awards | Best Female Debutant – Critics Choice | Sarpatta Parambarai | Won |
| 2022 | Galatta Crown Awards | Best Actress – Critics Choice | Sarpatta Parambarai | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Sarpatta Parambarai | Nominated |
| 2023 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actress – Tamil | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Nominated |
| 2023 | She Tamil Nakshatram Awards | Best Actress | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Won |
| 2024 | Chennai International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Vettaiyan | Won |
| 2025 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actress – Critics Choice (Tamil) | Raayan | Won |
| 2025 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actress – Tamil | Raayan | Nominated |
| 2025 | Edison Awards South | Best Actress | Raayan | Nominated |
| 2025 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Character Actress | Raayan & Vettaiyan | Nominated |
| 2026 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress (Special Prize) | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Won |
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About Dushara Vijayan
What was Dushara Vijayan's breakthrough movie?
Her career-defining breakthrough came as Maariyamma in director Pa. Ranjith's period sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai (2021).
What did Dushara Vijayan study before acting?
She initially enrolled in engineering before dropping out to pursue a Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design from NIFT Chennai.
Which major role did she play in Dhanush's movie Raayan?
She portrayed Durga, the resilient sister of Raayan (played by Dhanush), earning wide critical acclaim and a SIIMA Critics Choice Award.
Did Dushara Vijayan win a State Award?
Yes, she was honored with the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (Special Prize) for her powerful performance as Rene in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu.
What role did she play in Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan?
She portrayed Saranya, a dedicated school teacher whose storyline forms a pivotal turning point in the film.
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