Actor
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Years Active
2012 – Present
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Biography
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Personal Details
- Full Name: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Nickname: Varu
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Director
- Date of Birth: 5 March 1985
- Age: 41 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, English
- Years Active: 2012–Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
Family
- Father: R. Sarathkumar
- Mother: Chaya Sarathkumar
- Stepmother: Raadhika Sarathkumar
- Sister: Pooja Sarathkumar
- Half-Brother: Rahul Sarathkumar
- Stepsister: Rayanne Hardy
Education
- School: St. Michael’s Academy, Chennai
- Degree: B.Sc. in Microbiology
- College: Hindustan Arts & Science College, Chennai
- Postgraduate Degree: Master’s in Management, University of Edinburgh
- Acting Training: Anupam Kher’s Acting School, Mumbai
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Language | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Nisha Arjun | Tamil | Acting debut and first lead role |
| 2014 | Maanikya | Sindhu | Kannada | Kannada film debut |
| 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Sooravali | Tamil | Breakthrough performance; received critical acclaim |
| 2016 | Kasaba | Kamala | Malayalam | Malayalam film debut |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Chandra | Tamil | Part of a blockbuster and critically acclaimed film |
| 2017 | Nibunan | Inspector Vandhana | Tamil | Established herself in strong police officer roles |
| 2018 | Sarkar | Komala Valli | Tamil | Major commercial success alongside Vijay |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Vijaya Chamundeswari IAS | Tamil | Popular antagonist role |
| 2021 | Krack | Jayamma | Telugu | Career-defining Telugu role; massive popularity |
| 2021 | Naandhi | Adv. Aadhya Mullapudi | Telugu | Highly praised performance as a lawyer |
| 2022 | Yashoda | Madhubala | Telugu | Important role in pan-India successful film |
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | Bhanumathi Reddy | Telugu | One of the biggest commercial successes of her career |
| 2023 | Kota Bommali PS | SP Razia Ali IPS | Telugu | Appreciated for powerful IPS officer portrayal |
| 2024 | Hanu-Man | Anjamma | Telugu | Featured in one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year |
| 2024 | Sabari | Sanjana | Telugu | First female-centric thriller led by her |
| 2024 | Max | CID Inspector Roopa | Kannada | Notable role in successful Kannada action thriller |
| 2025 | The Verdict | Maya | Tamil | Internationally recognized courtroom drama |
| 2026 | S Saraswathi | Lakshmi | Telugu | Directorial debut and co-producer project |
| 2026 | Rizana – A Caged Bird | Dr. Rani Chelvam | English/Tamil/Arabic | Entry into international cinema |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Debut Actress | Vijay Award | Podaa Podi | Won |
| 2012 | Best Debut Actress | Edison Award | Podaa Podi | Won |
| 2016 | Best Actress (Critics) | South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) | Tharai Thappattai | Won |
| 2016 | Best Actress | Behindwoods Gold Medals | Tharai Thappattai | Won |
| 2017 | Best Character Role – Female | Edison Award | Vikram Vedha | Won |
| 2018 | Special Recognition / Performance Award | Behindwoods Gold Medals | Sarkar & Sandakozhi 2 | Won |
| 2018 | Best Villain – Female | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Sarkar | Won |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actress | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Sarkar | Won |
| 2024 | Supporting Actress – Telugu | IIFA Utsavam | Veera Simha Reddy | Won |
About Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is a South Indian actress known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
Her father is veteran actor and politician R. Sarathkumar.
She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Podaa Podi in 2012.
Yes, she married Nicholai Sachdev in July 2024.
Vikram Vedha, Sarkar, Krack, Naandhi, Veera Simha Reddy, and Hanu-Man.