| Akhila Bhargavan | |
|---|---|
 Akhila Bhargavan in 2024 | |
| Born | Akhila 17 October 1997 Payyanur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Known for | Premalu Ayalvaashi Poovan |
| Spouse |
Rahul P.P (m. 2021) |
Akhila Bhargavan is an actress working primarily in Malayalam films. She made her debut in her acting career through the short film Anurag Engineering Works and she made her debut in the Malayalam movie Poovan (2023). Her movie Premalu (2024) emerged as one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies of all time gaining her attention in Malayalam film industry.
Early life and education
Akhila Bharagavan hails from Payyanur, Kannur. She did her schooling at St Mary's Girls High School Payyannur. She completed her Post graduation in Microbiology from CMS college, Coimbatore in 2020.
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Malayalam unless noted otherwise.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Poovan | Veena | Debut film | |
| Ayalvaashi | Smrithi | |||
| 2024 | Premalu | Karthika | ||
| Sookshmadarshini | Sulu | |||
| 2025 | Sumathi Valavu † | TBA | Filming |
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Anurag Engineering Works | Neethu | ||
| 2024 | The Spiral | Aunty |
References
- "Malayalam actor Akhila Bhargavan is basking in the recognition that 'Premalu' has brought her". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- "Akhila Bhargavan- Biography". imdb. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- "Akhila Bhargavan". filmibeat. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- Praveen, S. R. (20 January 2023). "'Poovan' movie review: Unimaginative attempt at making a novel film". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- "Soubin Shahir starrer 'Ayalvaashi' gets a release date". The Times of India. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- Santhosh, Vivek (19 April 2024). "'Premalu' helped me get recognition from within the industry". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- "I didn't know it was a major role when I was cast in Premalu: Akhila". The Times of India. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- "Sookshmadarshini: Nazriya Nazim's comeback Malayalam film, also starring Basil Joseph, goes on floors". The Hindu. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- "Arjun Ashokan's Sumathi Valavu set to begin". Cinema Express. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- Service, Express News (25 July 2024). "'Ratsasan' cinematographer PV Shankar joins Arjun Ashokan's 'Sumathi Valavu'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- Shriijth, Sajin (13 October 2022). "An introvert's love story". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 August 2024.