Dushara Vijayan
Born: 1997-10-14
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Dushara Vijayan is a talented Indian actress and model in the Tamil film industry. Known for her compelling performances and versatile roles, she made her acting debut with Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari 2019 and gained widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai 2021. Born on October 14, 1997, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Dushara initially pursued engineering before studying fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT. She began her career in modeling, winning titles like Miss Face of Chennai and Miss South India Second Runner up in 2017, before transitioning to films and becoming one of the rising stars in Tamil cinema.
Dushara Vijayan is a talented Indian actress and model in the Tamil film industry. Known for her compelling performances and versatile roles, she made her acting debut with Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari 2019 and gained widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai 2021. Born on October 14, 1997, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Dushara initially pursued engineering before studying fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT. She began her career in modeling, winning titles like Miss Face of Chennai and Miss South India Second Runner up in 2017, before transitioning to films and becoming one of the rising stars in Tamil cinema.
Dushara Vijayan is a talented Indian actress and model who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born on October 14, 1997, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Dushara initially pursued engineering before shifting her focus to fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT. During her studies, she began her career in modeling, winning titles such as Miss Face of Chennai and Miss South India Second Runner up in 2017. Her passion for performance and storytelling led her to the film industry, where she made her acting debut in Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari 2019. Dushara gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her role as Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai 2021, directed by Pa. Ranjith, which showcased her ability to portray strong, complex characters. She continued to impress audiences with performances in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu 2022, Aneethi 2023, and Raayan 2024, earning multiple awards for her acting. In 2024, she starred alongside Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan, and later portrayed Kalaivaani in Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 2025 opposite Vikram. Known for her dedication, versatility, and screen presence, Dushara Vijayan has quickly established herself as one of the rising stars of Tamil cinema, admired for bringing depth and authenticity to every role she undertakes.
Dushara Vijayan is a talented Indian actress and model who primarily works in
the Tamil film industry. Born on October 14, 1997, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Dushara initially pursued engineering before shifting her focus to fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT. During her studies, she began her career in modeling, winning titles such as Miss Face of Chennai and Miss South India Second Runner up in 2017. Her passion for performance and storytelling led her to the film industry, where she made her acting debut in Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari 2019.
Dushara gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her role as Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai 2021, directed by Pa. Ranjith, which showcased her ability to portray strong, complex characters. She continued to impress audiences with performances in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu 2022, Aneethi 2023, and Raayan 2024, earning multiple awards for her acting. In 2024, she starred alongside Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan, and later portrayed Kalaivaani in Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 2025 opposite Vikram.
Known for her dedication, versatility, and screen presence, Dushara Vijayan has quickly established herself as one of the rising stars of Tamil cinema, admired for bringing depth and authenticity to every role she undertakes.
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- Alternative names Dushara
- Height 5'6"
- Born October 14, 1997 · Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actress
Parents
K. Vijayan
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Dushara Vijayan is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Tamil cinema. She gained recognition for her role as Maariyamma in Sarpatta Parambarai 2021.
Some of her notable films include Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari 2019, Sarpatta Parambarai 2021, Natchathiram Nagargiradhu 2022, Aneethi 2023, and Raayan 2024.
She was born on October 14, 1997, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
She has received several accolades, including the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress Tamil for Raayan 2024 and the Behindwoods Gold Hall of Fame Best Actress award in 2025.
Dushara initially pursued engineering and later studied fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT before starting her modeling and acting career.
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Dushara Vijayan initially pursued engineering before switching to fashion design at NIFT.
She began her career as a model before entering Tamil cinema.
Made her acting debut in Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari 2019.
Gained critical acclaim for Sarpatta Parambarai 2021 as Maariyamma.
Known for portraying strong, complex female characters.
Quotes
I always choose roles that challenge me and allow me to grow as an actor.
Cinema is a medium to tell stories that touch hearts.
Trademarks
Naturalistic acting and expressive performances.
Portraying strong and layered female characters.
Graceful screen presence in both dramatic and action roles.
Nicknames
Dush, Maariyamma
Salaries
Estimated Rs 1 to 2 crore per film
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