Bhavana
Born: 1986-06-06
FAN SCORE
70
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Bhavana, born as Karthika Menon, is a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu cinema. She debuted at the age of 16 with the Malayalam film Nammal (2002) and won critical acclaim for her natural acting style and expressive performances. Over the years, she has appeared in notable films like CID Moosa, Chithiram Pesuthadi, Chotta Mumbai, and Jackie. Bhavana is celebrated for her versatility, effortlessly portraying both emotional and glamorous roles. Married to Naveen, she continues to be a prominent figure in South Indian cinema.
Bhavana, born as Karthika Menon, is a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu cinema. She debuted at the age of 16 with the Malayalam film Nammal (2002) and won critical acclaim for her natural acting style and expressive performances. Over the years, she has appeared in notable films like CID Moosa, Chithiram Pesuthadi, Chotta Mumbai, and Jackie. Bhavana is celebrated for her versatility, effortlessly portraying both emotional and glamorous roles. Married to Naveen, she continues to be a prominent figure in South Indian cinema.
Bhavana, born as Karthika Menon on June 6, 1986, in Thrissur, Kerala, is a celebrated Indian actress known for her work across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu cinema. She began her acting career at the young age of 16 with the Malayalam film Nammal (2002), which earned her critical acclaim and a Kerala State Film Award (Special Mention). Her natural acting style, expressive eyes, and versatility quickly made her one of the most sought-after actresses in South India. Following her debut, Bhavana appeared in numerous successful films including CID Moosa (2003), Chronic Bachelor (2003), Chotta Mumbai (2007), and the Tamil hit Chithiram Pesuthadi (2006). Known for portraying a wide range of roles?from bubbly, girl-next-door characters to intense dramatic parts?she established herself as a reliable and charismatic performer. Despite taking a brief hiatus, Bhavana made a strong comeback to cinema after her marriage to Naveen in 2018. She continues to deliver compelling performances and remains a prominent figure in South Indian cinema. Over the years, she has been recognized with several awards including Filmfare Awards South and Kerala State Film Awards, cementing her legacy as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
Bhavana, born as Karthika Menon on June 6, 1986, in Thrissur, Kerala, is a
celebrated Indian actress known for her work across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu cinema. She began her acting career at the young age of 16 with the Malayalam film Nammal (2002), which earned her critical acclaim and a Kerala State Film Award (Special Mention). Her natural acting style, expressive eyes, and versatility quickly made her one of the most sought-after actresses in South India.
Following her debut, Bhavana appeared in numerous successful films including CID Moosa (2003), Chronic Bachelor (2003), Chotta Mumbai (2007), and the Tamil hit Chithiram Pesuthadi (2006). Known for portraying a wide range of roles?from bubbly, girl-next-door characters to intense dramatic parts?she established herself as a reliable and charismatic performer.
Despite taking a brief hiatus, Bhavana made a strong comeback to cinema after her marriage to Naveen in 2018. She continues to deliver compelling performances and remains a prominent figure in South Indian cinema. Over the years, she has been recognized with several awards including Filmfare Awards South and Kerala State Film Awards, cementing her legacy as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Bhavu, Karthika Menon
- Height 5'5"
- Born June 06, 1986 · Thrissur, Kerala, India
- Spouses
- Relatives Jayadev Menon(Siblings)
- Other works
- Actress, Dancer
Parents
Pushpa Menon
G. Balachandran Menon
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Trivia
Bhavana made her acting debut at the age of 16 with the Malayalam film Nammal (2002).
She won the Kerala State Film Award (Special Mention) for her debut performance.
She has acted across Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu film industries.
Bhavana is a trained classical dancer.
She took a brief hiatus from acting after marriage and made a strong comeback.
Quotes
"Acting is not just a profession, it?s my way of expressing emotions."
"I love portraying characters that connect with the audience."
Trademarks
Expressive eyes and natural acting style.
Versatile performances across comedy, drama, and action genres.
Girl-next-door charm blended with emotional depth.
Nicknames
Bhavu, Karthika
Salaries
Earned around Rs 40-60 Lakhs per film
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