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Parvathy Thiruvothu
Active Malayalam Cinema, Tamil Cinema, Hindi Cinema, and Kannada Cinema
- FromKozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India
- Based inKochi / Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Age38 years
- Active2006–Present
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Parvathy Thiruvothu – Biography
Parvathy Thiruvothu – Full Information
- Full Name: Parvathy Thiruvothu Kottuvatta
- Popular Name: Parvathy Thiruvothu
- Nickname: Parvathy
- Profession: Actress, Bharatanatyam Dancer, Former Television Anchor
- Known For: National Award-winning portrayal of Sameera in Take Off (2017), acid attack survivor Pallavi in Uyare (2019), Kanchanamala in Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015), RJ Sarah in Bangalore Days (2014), and Jaya in Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017).
- Date of Birth: April 7, 1988
- Age: 38 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India
- Hometown: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Current Residence: Kochi / Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Profession Category: Actor / South Indian Cinema & Hindi Cinema Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: P. Vinod Kumar (Lawyer)
- Mother: T. K. Usha Kumari (Lawyer)
- Siblings: Aum Thiruvothu Karunakaran (Brother)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pangode, Thiruvananthapuram
- College / University: All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2006 | Film debut in the Malayalam film Out of Syllabus |
| 2007 | Leading role debut in the blockbuster Kannada film Milana |
| 2008 | Critical breakthrough in Tamil cinema with the romantic drama Poo |
| 2011 | Acclaimed performance as a Tamil refugee in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s City of God |
| 2013 | Praised for her role in the Tamil period drama Maryan alongside Dhanush |
| 2014 | Widespread acclaim playing RJ Sarah in the blockbuster Malayalam movie Bangalore Days |
| 2015 | Won Kerala State Film Award for performances in Ennu Ninte Moideen and Charlie |
| 2017 | Historic IFFI Best Actress Silver Peacock and National Award Special Mention for Take Off |
| 2017 | Bollywood debut starring opposite Irrfan Khan in Qarib Qarib Singlle |
| 2019 | Landmark lead roles as an acid attack survivor in Uyare and Dr. Annu in Virus |
| 2022 | Starred alongside Mammootty in the critically acclaimed psychological drama Puzhu |
| 2024 | Starred in the critically acclaimed drama Ullozhukku and Pa. Ranjith’s period action film Thangalaan |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2008 | Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | Poo | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Poo | Won |
| 2011 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam | City of God | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam | Bangalore Days | Won |
| 2014 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bangalore Days | Won |
| 2015 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actress | Ennu Ninte Moideen and Charlie | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actress | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2015 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Actress | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won |
| 2016 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Nominated |
| 2017 | International Film Festival of India (IFFI) | Best Actor (Female) – Silver Peacock | Take Off | Won |
| 2017 | National Film Awards | Special Mention (Feature Film) | Take Off | Won |
| 2017 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actress | Take Off | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Take Off | Won |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Take Off | Won |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Uyare | Nominated |
| 2019 | Critics’ Choice Film Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Uyare | Won |
| 2020 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actress | Uyare and Virus | Won |
| 2020 | Vanitha Film Awards | Most Popular Actress | Uyare and Virus | Won |
| 2023 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Critics (Malayalam) | Puzhu | Won |
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About Parvathy Thiruvothu
What is Parvathy Thiruvothu's most recognized film performance?
Her career-defining performance is as nurse Sameera in Take Off (2017), which earned her the National Film Award – Special Mention and the IFFI Best Actress Silver Peacock Award.
Has Parvathy acted in Bollywood movies?
Yes, she made her Hindi cinema debut opposite Irrfan Khan in the 2017 romantic comedy-drama Qarib Qarib Singlle.
What social initiatives and film collectives is she associated with?
She is a founding member of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), established in 2017 to advocate for equal rights and safe working conditions for women in the Malayalam film industry.
Did Parvathy work on television before movies?
Yes, before making her silver screen debut, she worked as a television anchor on Kiran TV, a popular music channel based in Kerala.
How many Kerala State Film Awards has Parvathy won?
She has won the prestigious Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress twice: first in 2015 for Ennu Ninte Moideen and Charlie, and second in 2017 for Take Off.
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