Poornima Ravi Explained

Poornima Ravi
Birth Name:Poornima Ravi
Birth Place:Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Othername:Araathi
Alma Mater:Vellore Institute of Technology
Occupation:Actress, Youtuber
Yearsactive:2019–Present
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Channels:Araathi
Years Active:2019– Present
Subscribers:2.79 million
Views:661 million
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Silver Year:2020
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Gold Year:2021
Stats Update:15 February 2024

Poornima Ravi also known by her Youtube channel name Araathi is an Indian actress and youtuber who has primarily appeared in Tamil films.[1] She has played supporting roles in films such as Plan Panni Pannanum (2021) and Annapoorani (2023). In 2023, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 Tamil Edition on Vijay TV as a contestant.

Early life

Poornima was born in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. As she grew up, she studied at Shrishti Matriculation secondary high school, Vellore. She later pursued a degree in engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology and eventually pursued her career on her acting.[2] [3]

Career

Poornima started her career as a YouTuber and opened up a Youtube channel called "Araathi" on 2 July 2019. She posted videos about Indian Premier League, women's rights and many social yet humorous content on her channel. Her channel has grown to more than 2 million subscribers and more than 550 million times re watched videos on her statistics.

In 2021, director Badri Venkatesh approached her in search of an supporting female character in his romantic-comedy film Plan Panni Pannanum featuring Rio Raj and Remya Nambeesan in the lead. He offered the supporting role to Poornima. The following year she appeared in the film Chotta. In 2023, she was offered a supporting role in the film Annapoorani.[4]

In 2023, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 Tamil Edition on Vijay TV as a contestant.[5] She exited biggboss house on day 96 with 16 lakhs cash box.

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Notes
2021 Plan Panni Pannanum Radha [6]
2022 Chotta Ganga
2023 Annapoorani Keerthi [7]
2024Sevappi BhoomiOTT release
Aha Tamil
[8] [9]
Nalla Perai Vaanga Vendum PillaigaleSofia Banu[10] [11]

Web Series

Year Show Role Channel
2019MINEPoorni
2020 Selfie KadhalPoornima
The Roommate - In my VaalkaiPriya
2024Lingam - Disney+Hotstar https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/kathir-is-rowdy-lingam-in-hotstars-new-web-series-we-show-you-what-he-looks-like/9cee197fe6343

Music videos

Year Title Singer(s)
2020 Ennai Vittu SendravaneyMadhura Dhara Talluri & Aswath Ajith
2021 KANDA KANAVUAnand Kashinath, Sublahshini
2022 ADIYAATHIArun Gautham

Awards

YearAwardCategoryRoleYoutube ChannelResult
2020Black Sheep DigitalFavourite Actress On YoutubeAraathiAraathi
2021Black Sheep DigitalFavourite Actress On YoutubeAraathiAraathi

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Poornima Ravi (Araathi) - Photos, Videos, Birthday,. Filmbeat. en-US.
  2. News: Poornima Ravi's unique tattoo, here's what makes it special to her. Times Of India. 3 October 2023 .
  3. News: Did Indhuja deliberately hurt her close college buddy Poornima in 'BB7' house?. Indiaglitz. 29 November 2023 .
  4. News: Poornima Ravi Spotted In Trailer Of Nayanthara's Next. News 18. 28 November 2023 .
  5. News: Bigg Boss Tamil 7: Who Is Poornima Ravi? Everything About Araathi Fame Set To Make Waves In The New Season. Filmbeat. 1 October 2023 .
  6. News: Raj-Remya Nambeesan Starrer 'Rio' Shoot Wrapped Up. 2020-01-07. Silverscreen.in. en-US. 2020-04-07.
  7. News: 25 October 2023 . Nayanthara's 75th film titled 'Annapoorani' . . live . 20 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119044105/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nayantharas-75th-film-titled-annapoorani/articleshow/104685797.cms?from=mdr . 19 November 2023.
  8. News: 2023-12-27 . Poornima Ravi's new film 'Sevapppi' to debut next month! - Exciting deets . 2024-01-06 . Indiaglitz . en-US.
  9. News: 2023-12-27 . Bigg Boss Tamil Fame Poornima Ravi Shines In Sevappi Poster, Promises A Heartwarming Tale . 2024-01-06 . News18 . en-US.
  10. News: Nalla Perai Vaanga Vendum Pillaigale Press Release. en. 18 February 2024. 21 February 2024. Chennai Vision.
  11. News: Nalla Perai Vaanga Vendum Pillaigale review: A non-preachy exploration of modern relationships. en. 18 February 2024. 21 February 2024. Indian Express.
  12. Web site: Ansgar R. பிக் பாஸ் வீட்டிற்குள் நுழைந்த ஆராத்தி.. இனி Entertainmentக்கு பஞ்சமே இல்ல - யார் இந்த பூர்ணிமா ரவி?. 1 October 2023. tamil.asianetnews.com. ta.
  13. News: Watch: Poornima Ravi walks out of Bigg Boss Tamil 7 with Rs 16 lakh. 2024-01-05. IndiaToday. en-US. 2024-01-06.