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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2020}}
{{Distinguish|Divya Bharti}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Divyabharathi
| caption = Divyabharathi in 2021
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|1|28}}
| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actress]]|[[Model (person)|Model]]}}
| years_active = 2017–present
| alma_mater = [[Bannari Amman Institute of Technology]]
}}

'''Divyabharathi''' (born 28 January 1992) is an Indian actress, who works in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divya Bharathi Movies: Latest and Upcoming Films of Divya Bharathi{{!}} Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Divya-Bharathi/movies |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> She was a professional model, latter got into Acting and rose to fame with her debut film ''[[Bachelor (2021 film)|Bachelor]]''.

She garnered notice for her role in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 December 2021 | title=GV Prakash and Divyabharathi overjoyed with the success of Bachelor | website=[[The Times of India]] | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-and-divyabharathi-over-the-success-of-bachelor/articleshow/88343550.cms}}</ref> winning several accolades in her debut film itself and won Woman Entertainer of the year for 2021.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Divya is the woman entertainer of the year | url=https://www.radiocity.in/videos/divya-bharathi-winner-in-cinema-category-women-entertainer-awards-2022-radiocity-8405}}</ref> She also was won Miss Ethnic Face of Madras,<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2015 | title=Divya looked stunning at the Face of Madras awards at Savera in Chennai | website=[[The Times of India]] | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/divya-looked-stunning-at-the-face-of-madras-awards-at-savera-in-chennai/articleshow/48709982.cms}}</ref> Princess of Coimbatore 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 2020 | title=All you need to know about the Bachelor star Divya Bharathi | url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/photos-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-bachelor-divya-bharathi/701167}}</ref> and Popular New Face Model in the fields of modelling and advertising. She won the Female Rising Star of Kollywood in 2022 <ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title=Divya Bharathi is the rising female star | url=https://twitter.com/divyabarti2801/status/1502674734818897926}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2022 |title=Divya Bharathi grabs gold | url=https://www.newsintv.com/awards/edison-awards-2022-winners-list/}}</ref> for her acting and stardom.

== Early life and education ==
Divyabharathi was born in [[Coimbatore]], Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-15 |title=Catching Divyabharathi’s Pongal pulse: A rooted Pongal of little joys |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/catching-divyabharathis-pongal-pulse-a-rooted-pongal-of-little-joys/articleshow/126526298.cms |access-date=2026-01-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She completed her school education in [[Coimbatore]], India and pursued her engineering degree in B.Tech. Information Technology in [[Bannari Amman Institute of Technology]], [[Sathyamangalam]].<ref>{{cite news|date=31 March 2023|url=https://cineulagam.com/article/divya-bharathi-college-photo-1680255046|title=இவரா இது!. கல்லூரி பருவத்தில் திவ்யபாரதி எப்படி இருந்திருக்கிறார் என்று பாருங்க|language=ta|website=Cineulagam|access-date=26 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=V |first=Rajesh |date=2024-09-27 |title=Divya Bharathi: അന്ന് കോളേജ് കാലത്തെ ഫോട്ടോക്ക് കളിയാക്കൽ; ഇന്ന് കോളിവുഡ് നടി |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/photogallery/buzz/kollywood-actress-divya-bharathi-college-days-photo-goes-viral-rv-691899.html |website=[[News18]] |access-date=2024-10-03 |language=ml}}</ref> After completing her education, she started modelling for fashion shows and designer events. She also started acting in ad films, modelling photoshoots and Television commercials. She made fortunes in modelling and emerged as the winner of Miss Ethnic Face of Madras<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2015 | title=Divya looked stunning at the Face of Madras awards at Savera in Chennai | website=[[The Times of India]] | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/divya-looked-stunning-at-the-face-of-madras-awards-at-savera-in-chennai/articleshow/48709982.cms}}</ref> in 2015. In the same year, Divya Bharathi was also crowned as the Popular New Face Model. She continued her stint in the modelling career and pursued the title Princess of Coimbatore 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 2020 | title=All you need to know about the Bachelor star Divya Bharathi | url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/photos-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-bachelor-divya-bharathi/701167}}</ref> After a good success in the modelling field, she finally decided to pursue Acting as a Full-time profession.<ref>{{cite web|date=22 April 2024|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/when-actresss-divya-bharathi-opened-up-about-facing-body-shaming-in-college-8861784.html|title=When Actresss Divya Bharathi Opened Up About Facing Body Shaming In College|website=[[News18]]|access-date=26 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chanti |first=Rajitha |date=2024-09-28 |title=Tollywood: అప్పుడు బాడీ షేమింగ్ కామెంట్స్.. ఇప్పుడు గుండెల్లో గుడి కట్టారు.. ఈ వయ్యారి ఫాలోయింగ్ చూస్తే మైండ్ బ్లాంకే.. |url=https://tv9telugu.com/photo-gallery/cinema-photos/actress-divya-bharathi-says-about-her-college-days-and-comments-about-her-look-1360669-2.html |website=TV9 Telugu |language=te |access-date=2024-10-03}}</ref>

== Career ==
Before entering into Tamil film industry, she was a model and won the Miss Ethnic Face of Madras in 2015 and Popular New Face Model in the same year. In 2016, she bagged the title 'Princess of Coimbatore 2016'.<ref>{{cite web|date=31 December 2020|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/photos-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-bachelor-divya-bharathi/701167|title=[PHOTOS] All you need to know about the Bachelor star Divya Bharathi|website=Zoom|access-date=26 August 2024}}</ref>

Divyabharathi got various offers in modelling and started appearing in many television advertisements. She finally landed up in the lead role by auditioning for the feature film ''[[Bachelor (2021 film)|Bachelor]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 September 2019 | title=Divyabharathi roped in as female lead for this romance | website=[[The Times of India]] | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/divyabharathi-roped-in-as-female-lead-for-this-romance/articleshow/71066657.cms}}</ref> film co starring [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 November 2021 | title=Actress Divya Bharathi turns emotional at Bachelor pre-release press meet | url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/11/30182013/1331488/Actress-Divya-Bharathi-turns-emotional-at-Bachelor-.vpf}}</ref> and underwent workshop sessions to transform from acting in ads to acting in full-length feature films. The film was finally started in September 2019 with her playing the protagonist in this heroine centric film with [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] as the main antagonist. The film was produced by ''Axess Film Factory''. After being under production for 2 years it was finally released on 3 December 2021. It was initially met with mixed reviews, but her performance in the film as ''Subbu'' garnered huge attention and appreciation for her bold portrayal, and carrying the entire film on her shoulders. Her performance was widely regarded as one of the best performances by a debut actress. She was appreciated that it did not appear as her debut film, but she performed like an experienced actress. She was also awarded the ''Rising Star Female'' in [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]] 2022. Her performance in the character ''Subbulakshmi'' was heavily praised as she carried the whole film as a protagonist in her debut film itself and she won several awards for the same.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.radiocity.in/videos/divya-bharathi-winner-in-cinema-category-women-entertainer-awards-2022-radiocity-8405 |title=Divya Bharathi - Winner In Cinema Category {{!}} Women Entertainer Awards 2022 |website=RadioCity |language=en |access-date=2024-07-12}}</ref>

She acted in ''Madhil Mel Kaadhal'' paired up with [[Mugen Rao]] directed by Anjana Ali Khan but the movie remain unreleased.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfHjPSqPM5Y |title=Madhil Mel Kaadhal - Official Teaser {{!}} Mugen Rao, Divyabharathi {{!}} Anjana AliKhan {{!}} Nivas K Prasanna |date=2022-04-08 |last=((Muzik247)) |access-date=2024-07-12 |via=YouTube}}</ref> In October 2023, she was announced to appear in the 25th film of G. V. Prakash Kumar titled ''[[Kingston (film)|Kingston]]'' making her second collaboration with him after ''Bachelor'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2023 |title=GV Prakash to team up with Divyabharathi again for his 25th film |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-to-team-up-with-divya-bharathi-again-for-his-25th-film/articleshow/104279861.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020131505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gv-prakash-to-team-up-with-divya-bharathi-again-for-his-25th-film/articleshow/104279861.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=20 October 2023}}</ref>

In 2024, she appeared in the webseries called ''[[Cheran's Journey]]'' (2024) alongside veteran actor [[R. Sarathkumar]], [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]], [[Kalaiyarasan]] which was directed by [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], released in OTT Platform, [[SonyLIV]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-12 |title='Journey' Review: Director Cheran's web series is a disappointing watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reviews/story/journey-review-director-cheran-web-series-is-a-disappointing-watch-2487495-2024-01-12 |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> and also made cameo appearance in ''[[Maharaja (2024 film)|Maharaja]]'' (2024) as Maharaja's wife which emerged to be one of the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2024 |title=With Maharaja, Garudan and Aranmanai 4, is Tamil cinema back on track? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/with-maharaja-garudan-and-aranmanai-4-is-tamil-cinema-back-on-track/50ac4f8505420 |access-date=20 June 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en |archive-date=10 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240710044220/https://www.ottplay.com/news/with-maharaja-garudan-and-aranmanai-4-is-tamil-cinema-back-on-track/50ac4f8505420 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In the same year, she debuted in a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] movie ''G.O.A.T'' alongside [[Sudigali Sudheer]] which is yet to be released.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-20 |title=Divya Bharathi's Telugu debut film, also starring Sudigali Sudheer, titled 'G.O.A.T' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/divya-bharathis-telugu-debut-film-also-starring-sudigali-sudheer-titled-goat/article66873849.ece |access-date=2024-07-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> On 19 November 2025, through her social media handle, she accused her ''G.O.A.T'' film director Naresh Kuppili of misogynistic behaviour during the time of production of the film,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-20 |title=Actor Divyabharathi slams GOAT filmmaker Naresh Kuppili for alleged misogyny |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Nov/20/actor-divyabharathi-slams-goat-filmmaker-naresh-kuppili-for-alleged-misogyny |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> for using derogatory slang terms and also questioned the silence of her co-star in the film Sudigali Sudheer for not intervening.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-19 |title=Divyabharathi accuses Telugu director Naresh Kuppili, actor Sudheer of sexism |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/divyabharathi-accuses-telugu-director-naresh-kuppili-actor-sudheer-of-sexism-2822726-2025-11-19 |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Earlier, Naresh was removed from the project was due to internal differences, and the producer himself took over the direction duties.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-11-19 |title=Divya Bharathi vs Naresh Kuppili: ‘GOAT’ Actress Hits Back Boldly, Says “Isn’t It Just a Harmless Joke?” |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/divya-bharathi-vs-naresh-kuppili-goat-actress-hits-back-boldly-says-isnt-it-just-a-harmless-joke/articleshow/125435037.cms |access-date=2025-11-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Films===
*''Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
{{pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of Divyabharathi film credits
!Year
!Title
!Role
!class ="unsortable"| Notes
|-
|2017
|''[[Mupparimanam]]''
|Anusha's friend
|
|-
|2021
|''[[Bachelor (2021 film)|Bachelor]]''
|Subbulakshmi "Subbu"
|Lead debut<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2019 |title=First-look out from GV Prakash Kumar's next titled 'Bachelor' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-look-out-gv-prakash-kumar-s-next-titled-bachelor-108864 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128120244/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/first-look-out-gv-prakash-kumar-s-next-titled-bachelor-108864 |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</ref>
|-
|2024
|''[[Maharaja (2024 film)|Maharaja]]''
|Maharaja's wife
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 July 2023 |title=Vijay Sethupathi's 50th film titled 'Maharaja' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathis-50th-film-titled-maharaja/articleshow/101701879.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513131335/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathis-50th-film-titled-maharaja/articleshow/101701879.cms |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=29 May 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|[[Kingston (film)|''Kingston'']]
|Rose

|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kingston teaser OUT: GV Prakash headlines a swashbuckling sea fantasy; release date revealed |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kingston-teaser-out-gv-prakash-headlines-a-swashbuckling-sea-fantasy-release-date-revealed/9ba08c3333821 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{Pending film|Aasai}}
|{{tableTBA}}
|Completed<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-17 |title='Aasai' release date confirmed: Kathir and Divya Bharathi starrer romantic thriller out on March 6 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aasai-release-date-confirmed-kathir-and-divya-bharathi-starrer-romantic-thriller-out-on-march-6/articleshow/126613352.cms |access-date=2026-01-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{pending film|G.O.A.T}}
|{{tableTBA}}
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]] film<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-20 |title=Divya Bharathi's Telugu debut film, also starring Sudigali Sudheer, titled 'G.O.A.T' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/divya-bharathis-telugu-debut-film-also-starring-sudigali-sudheer-titled-goat/article66873849.ece |access-date=2023-05-21 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|{{pending film|Madhil Mel Kaadhal}}
|{{tableTBA}}
|Filming<ref>{{cite web|date=2 December 2021|url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2021/12/01/mugens-film-gets-madhil-mel-kaadhal-as-its-title|title=Mugen's film gets Madhil Mel Kaadhal as its title|website=[[DT Next]] |access-date=26 August 2024|language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Web Series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Platform
! class="unsortable"| Note
|-
|2024
|''[[Cheran's Journey]]''
|Latha Vijayakumar Reddy
|[[SonyLIV]]
|<ref>{{cite web |date=24 March 2022 |url=https://www.studioflicks.com/news/aadhi-divya-bharathi-cheran-signed-by-sonyliv/|title=Aadhi – Divya Bharathi – Cheran signed by SonyLIV|website=studioflicks.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
|''Lingam''
|Ponmalar a.k.a. "Malar"
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
|rowspan="5"| 2022
| [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
| Best Female Rising Star
! rowspan="5" scope="row" |''[[Bachelor (2021 film)|Bachelor]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2022 |title= Divya Bharathi is the rising female star | url= https://twitter.com/divyabarti2801/status/1502674734818897926}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2022 |title= Divya Bharathi grabs gold | url=https://www.newsintv.com/awards/edison-awards-2022-winners-list/}}</ref>
|-
| Techofes Awards
| Best Debut Actress
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2022 |title= Divya Bharathi wins best debut | url= https://www.trendsmap.com/twitter/tweet/1526037828203069440}}</ref>
|-
| [[Radio City (Indian radio station)|Radio City Awards]]
| Woman Entertainer of the year - Cinema
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web | title= Divya is the woman entertainer of the year | url= https://www.radiocity.in/videos/divya-bharathi-winner-in-cinema-category-women-entertainer-awards-2022-radiocity-8405}}</ref>
|-
| Behindwoods Gold Medals
| Best Debut Actor - Female
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinefry.co.in/behindwoods-gold-medal/|title=Behindwoods Gold Medal 2022 Winners List, Nominee List - Cinefry|date=29 August 2022}}</ref>
|-
| She India Awards
| Sensational Star of the year
| {{won}}
|
|-
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]
* [[List of Tamil film actresses]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm11882661}}
* {{instagram|divyabharathioffl}}

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