Abhirami sets internet ablaze with her bold scenes in Thug Life

Actress Abhirami, whose real name is Divya Gopikumar, has emerged as a trending topic. Thanks goes to a bold scene featuring her alongside legendary actor Kamal Haasan.

While she’s no newcomer to the entertainment industry, this sudden wave of attention has brought her back into the limelight in a big way.

Notably, Abhirami’s journey in cinema began years ago under her birth name, but inspired by her love for the iconic character in ‘Gunaa’. she later adopted the screen name. She started out in Malayalam cinema with modest roles in films like ‘Pathram,’ before successfully transitioning to Tamil cinema with her debut in Vaanavil. Her performances in ‘Middle Class Madhavan,’ ‘Samasthanam,’ and particularly ‘Virumaandi’ opposite Kamal Haasan, established her as a versatile and expressive performer.

Abhirami, over the years, has made her mark in multiple languages, including Telugu and Kannada films and 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.

But, what rekindled 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 became a debatable issue among netizens. While some appreciated the bold storytelling, others expressed discomfort. Notwithstanding, it has undoubtedly made Abhirami a talking point once again as ‘Thug Life’ releases on June 5, 2025.

News Edit KV Raman