Gayathrie Shankar
Biography
Gayathrie Shankar is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil films, though she also works in the Malayalam film industry. Born on May 2, 1993, in Bangalore, Karnataka, she is also professionally recognized as Gayathrie. Her acting debut was in the 2012 Tamil film 18 Vayasu. Although her film Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai, directed by N. Krishna, remains unreleased, she achieved a breakthrough after appearing in the 2012 cult comedy Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom. Her filmography includes notable roles in Puriyadha Pudhir, Super Deluxe, K-13, Maamanithan, and Vikram. According to available records, she has 32 known acting credits. She is recognized for her work in leading roles throughout her career.
Career overview
Gayathrie Shankar is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil films, though she also works in the Malayalam film industry. Born on May 2, 1993, in Bangalore, Karnataka, she is professionally recognized as Gayathrie. While her debut film, N. Krishna's Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai, remains unreleased, she officially made her acting debut in the 2012 Tamil film 18 Vayasu.
She achieved a career breakthrough after featuring in the 2012 cult comedy Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous leading roles and has been recognized for her performances in several notable films. Her filmography includes Puriyadha Pudhir, released in 2017, and the 2019 films Super Deluxe and K-13. She also appeared in the 2022 film Vikram and the movie Maamanithan. With 32 known credits in her acting career, she continues to be a prominent figure in the industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- Kaantha (2025) as Devi
- DNA (2025)
- Titanic (2025)
- Kaayal (2025)
- Heart Beat (2024) as Anu
- Pechi (2024) as Meena
- Merry Christmas (2024) as Singer at the Bar
- Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke (2023) as Thasleena
- Bagheera (2023) as Pallavi
- Corona Papers (2023) as Veena
- Vikram (2022) as Gayathri Amar
- Udanpaal (2022) as Kanmani
- Maamanithan (2022)
- Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) as Devi
- Tughlaq Durbar (2021) as Special appearance in "Arasial Kedi" song
- B.Selvi & Daughters (2020) as Kavi
- Super Deluxe (2019) as Jyothi
- Fingertip (2019) as Sandhya
- Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (2019) as Usha (voice)
- Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 (2019)
- K-13 (2019) as Pavithra
- Vella Raja (2018)
- Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2018) as Godavari
- Seethakathi (2018) as Self
- Puriyaatha Puthir (2017) as Meera
- Rummy (2014) as Meenakshi
- Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (2013) as Divya
- Mathapoo (2013)
- 18 Vayasu (2012) as Gayathri
- Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012) as Dhanalakshmi
- Idi Muzhakkam
- Yen Ippadi Mayakinai
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gayathrie Shankar best known for?
Gayathrie Shankar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heart Beat (2024), Merry Christmas (2024), 18 Vayasu (2012).
When and where was Gayathrie Shankar born?
Gayathrie Shankar was born on May 2, 1993 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
How many credits does Gayathrie Shankar have?
Gayathrie Shankar has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2025.
What is Gayathrie Shankar's background in cinema and television?
Gayathrie Shankar is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil films, though she also works in the Malayalam film industry. Born on May 2, 1993, in Bangalore, Karnataka, she is also professionally recognized as Gayathrie. Her acting debut was in the 2012 Tamil film 18 Vayasu. Although her film Yen Ippadi Mayakki...
Gayathrie Shankar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Heart Beat (2024) as Anu — aged about 31
- Merry Christmas (2024) as Singer at the Bar — aged about 31
- 18 Vayasu (2012) as Gayathri — aged about 19
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