Poornima Ravi

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).[2] In 2023, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 Tamil Edition on Vijay TV as a contestant. In 2024, She has played the lead role in the movie Sevappi which is an OTT release by Aha. The film was directed by MS Raaja. Sevappi was also honoured with an award from IWMBuzz for the best digital film in regional language as part of IWM digital awards 2024.

In this Indian name, the name Ravi is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Poornima.
Poornima Ravi
Born
Poornima Ravi

Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesAraathi
Alma materVellore Institute of Technology
Occupation(s)Actress, Youtuber
Years active2019–Present
YouTube information
ChannelsAraathi
Years active2019– Present
Subscribers2.79 million
Total views661 million
100,000 subscribers2020
1,000,000 subscribers2021
Last updated: 25 June 2024

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.[3][4]

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.[5]

In 2023, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 Tamil Edition on Vijay TV as a contestant.[6] She exited biggboss house on day 96 with 16 lakhs cash box.

Filmography

Films
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2021Plan Panni PannanumRadha[7]
2022ChottaGanga
2023AnnapooraniKeerthi[2]
2024SevappiBhoomiOTT release; Aha Tamil[8][9]
Nalla Perai Vaanga Vendum PillaigaleSofia Banu[10][11]

Television
YearShowRoleChannelNotesRef
2023–2024Bigg Boss 7ContestantStar VijayWalked out Day 96 with 16 lakhs(Highest amount cash box exit in the history of Biggboss Tamil as of now)[12][13]

Web Series
YearShowRole Channel Ref
2019 MINE Poorni
2020Selfie KadhalPoornima
The Roommate - In my VaalkaiPriya
2024 Lingam - Disney+Hotstar

Music videos
YearTitleSinger(s)
2020Ennai Vittu SendravaneyMadhura Dhara Talluri & Aswath Ajith
2021KANDA KANAVUAnand Kashinath, Sublahshini
2022ADIYAATHIArun Gautham

Awards
Year Award Category Role Youtube Channel Result
2020 Black Sheep Digital Favourite Actress On Youtube Araathi Araathi Won
2021 Black Sheep Digital Favourite Actress On Youtube Araathi Araathi Won

See also

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