Dushara Vijayan (born 14 October 1997)[1] is an Indian actress who is known for her works in Tamil cinema. She made her debut in the Tamil film Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari (2019), and gained recognition for her performances in Sarpatta Parambarai (2021), Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022), Raayan (2024) and Vettaiyan (2024).[2][3]
Dushara Vijayan | |
|---|---|
 Dushara in 2023 | |
| Born | 14 October 1997 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Career
editBorn in Dindigul, Dushara initially pursued an engineering degree, before discontinuing and taking fashion studies. She made her acting debut in Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari (2019), a film made by newcomers, before working on Anbulla Ghilli (2022), a film based on a dog.[4][5]
Dushara's breakthrough came through the sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai (2021), where she portrayed a feisty woman from 1970s Madras. She was selected for the film after director Pa. Ranjith had seen a photograph of her on Twitter and called her for a twenty-minute audition. Despite initially being unconvinced, Ranjith later chose to select her for the role. To prepare for the film, she learnt North Chennai dialect and picked up specific patterns of behaviour.[6] The film opened to positive reviews, with Dushara's performance winning acclaim.[7]
Dushara was later seen in Pa. Ranjith's romantic drama Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) and Vasanthabalan's thriller Aneethi (2023) opposite Arjun Das.[8][9]
In 2024, she appeared in Dhanush's action drama Raayan, and received critical acclaim for her performance as "Durga".[10]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari | Janani | |
| 2019 | Postman | Anitha | Cameo appearance |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Maariyamma (Maari) | |
| 2022 | Anbulla Ghilli | Anvitha | |
| Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Rene (Thamizh) | [11] | |
| 2023 | Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | Kavitha | |
| Aneethi | Subbulakshmi | ||
| 2024 | Raayan | Durga | [12] |
| Vettaiyan | Saranya | ||
| TBA | Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 † | TBA | Filming |
Awards and nominations
editAwards
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (October 2024) |
- Tamil Nakshatram Awards 2023 - Best Actress - Natchathiram Nagargirathu
- OTTplay Awards2022 - Emerging OTT star female - Sarpatta Parambarai
- JFW - Best Debutante Critic - Sarpatta Parambarai
- Galatta Crown Award 2022 - Best Actress (Critics Choice) - Sarpatta Parambarai
Nominations
editDushara Vijayan has been nominated for the following awards.[13][14]
- Filmfare Award 2022 - Best Actress (Tamil) - Sarpatta Parambarai
- SIIMA 2022 - Best Debutant Actress (Tamil) - Sarpatta Parambarai
- SIIMA 2023 - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Tamil) - Natchathiram Nagargirathu
- Bollywood Life OTT Award 2022 - Best Actress (South) - Sarpatta Parambarai
References
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- ^ "2.0, ദര്ബാര്, ലാല് സലാം ദേ ഇപ്പോള് വേട്ടൈയനും... ലൈക്കയുടെ നഷ്ടം നികത്താന് അഞ്ചാമത്തെ സിനിമയും കമ്മിറ്റ് ചെയ്ത് രജിനികാന്ത്".
- ^ "Meet Kollywood's Newbie, Dushara Vijayan". femina.in. 28 August 2021. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (24 February 2019). "From modelling to tinsel town". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "'Sarpatta Parambarai' changed me as a person: Dushara Vijayan". The New Indian Express. 21 July 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "I still can't move on from being Mariyamma: Dushara Vijayan". dtNext.in. 27 July 2021. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Dushara to team up with Pa Ranjith again for 'Natchathiram Nagargirathu'". The Times of India. 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Aneethi teaser: Arjun Das hunts for blood in Vasanthabalan's next". Cinema Express. 10 September 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Raayan movie review: Dhanush crafts an almost compelling film that needed a lot more heft". The Indian Express. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Dushara to team up with Pa Ranjith again for 'Natchathiram Nagargirathu'". 28 July 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "Dushara on Raayan: I thank Dhanush for his guidance and vision". MSN.
- ^ "SIIMA 2023 nominations Tamil". The Times of India.
- ^ "OTTplay Awards 2022: Aishwarya Lekshmi, Dushara Vijayan win the Emerging OTT Star (Female) award". OTTPlay.