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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Divya Gopikumar aka Abhirami: The actress making waves after her bold scene with Kamal Haasan in 'Thug Life'
An unexpected face has taken the internet by storm following the release of the much-anticipated 'Thug Life' trailer. Actress Abhirami , whose real name is Divya Gopikumar , has become a trending topic thanks to a bold scene featuring her alongside legendary actor Kamal Haasan . While she's not new to the industry, this sudden wave of attention has brought her back into the limelight in a big way. From Divya Gopikumar to Abhirami Abhirami's journey in cinema began years ago under her birth name, but she later adopted the screen name inspired by her love for the iconic character in 'Gunaa.' She started out in Malayalam cinema with modest roles in films like 'Pathram,' before successfully transitioning to Tamil cinema with her debut in Vaanavil (2000). Her performances in 'Middle Class Madhavan,' 'Samasthanam,' and particularly ' Virumaandi ' opposite Kamal Haasan, established her as a versatile and expressive performer. A versatile journey Over the years, Abhirami has made her mark in multiple languages, including Telugu and Kannada films. She continued to work steadily, taking on diverse roles that showed her range. In recent years, she was seen in films like Maara, and in 2024, she appeared in 'Vettaiyan,' 'Jolly O Gymkhana,' and 'Once Upon A Time in Madras.' Off-screen, she enjoys a fulfilling personal life with her husband Rahul Pavanan and their adopted daughter, Kalki. Trailer sparks conversation What has reignited the spotlight on her is a specific moment in the 'Thug Life' trailer, an intimate scene where her character shares a kiss with Kamal Haasan. Given their 30-year age gap, the scene has stirred debate among netizens. While some appreciated the bold storytelling, others expressed discomfort. Regardless, it has undoubtedly made Abhirami a talking point once again as 'Thug Life' gears up for a grand release on June 5, 2025.
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Abhirami? Meet Thug Life actress whose kissing scene with Kamal Haasan has sparked online debate
Today, we are going to talk about an actress who has become an online sensation because of a scene in the Thug Life trailer. Yes, we are referring to Divya Gopikumar, popularly known as Abhirami. Although she has acted in several films over the years, she recently made headlines due to a viral kissing scene with Kamal Haasan. Before we discuss that, let's first get to know who Abhirami is. Who is Abhirami? Abhirami, aka Divya Gopikumar, changed her name because she liked the character in the film Gunaa. She started her acting career with the movie titled Kathapurushan. She began with minor roles in Malayalam movies like Pathram. Later, she moved to Tamil movies. Her first Tamil film was Vaanavil (2000), a hit. After that, she acted in movies like Middle Class Madhavan and Samasthanam. A critical film in her career was Virumaandi (2004), where she acted opposite Kamal Haasan as a village girl. Abhirami also acted in Telugu and Kannada films and became well-known in Tollywood. In 2021, she got a lead role in the movie titled Maara. Recently, she acted in movies like Vettaiyan (2024), Jolly O Gymkhana (2024), and Once Upon A Time in Madras (2024). Meanwhile, Abhirami is married to Rahul Pavanan, and the couple has an adopted daughter named Kalki. Mani Ratnam's Thug Life is one of the most awaited movies of 2025. The makers released the trailer, which created a lot of excitement. It got mostly positive reviews, but one scene caught attention and sparked debate online. This scene shows a kiss between Kamal Haasan and Abhirami. In it, the latter rests on the veteran actor's chest before they share an intimate kiss. Another part of the trailer shows him telling Trisha, "Madam, I'm your only Adam." Because there is almost a 30-year age difference between the actors, the scene received mixed reactions on social media. Take a look at the reactions below:
