Tanya Ravichandran is an Indian actress who mainly works in Tamil films.

She was born on 20 June 1996 (29 years old) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Her birth name is Abbirami Sriram, and she later used the screen name Tanya Ravichandran for her film work. She started acting professionally around 2016 and has been active since then.

She is known for roles in films such as Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016), Brindavanam (2017), Karuppan (2017), and Nenjukku Needhi (2022). Some film databases and profiles also list her credits across Tamil and Telugu projects.

Quick Facts of Tanya Ravichandran

Tanya Ravichandran Wiki
Full NameTanya Ravichandran
ProfessionActress
Age29 years old
Date of Birth20 June 1996
NationalityIndian
Zodiac/Sun SignTaurus 
Birthplace Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Current AddressYet to be updated
GenderFemale 

Tanya Ravichandran Early Life and Education

Tanya Ravichandran was born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 

She is the maternal granddaughter of actor Ravichandran. 

It is known that she became interested in films at a young age after watching her grandfather’s work.

Education

Before entering films, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai.

She also pursued a master’s degree at the Madras School of Social Work.

SchoolYet to be updated
Alma MaterM.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women; Madras School of Social Work
Highest QualificationMaster’s Degree in Social Work

Tanya Ravichandran Personal Life

Tanya’s personal life is characterized by a strong artistic family background and her upcoming marriage. 

Fiancé

Tanya Ravichandran Fiancé

Tanya Ravichandran announced her engagement to cinematographer Goutham George in July 2025. 

Tanya took to her official Instagram handle to announce her engagement to cinematographer Goutham George. 

Family

Tanya hails from a prominent cinema family. She is the granddaughter of veteran Malaysian Tamil actor Ravichandran. 

Father 

Her father’s name is Sriram. 

Mother 

Tanya Ravichandran Mother

Her mother is Lavanya Sriram, who is a classical dancer.

Siblings 

She has a sister named Apparajitha. Tanya and her sister Apparajitha were trained in Bharatanatyam, and they performed at recitals in Chennai during their teenage years.

Relationship StatusEngaged
FiancéGoutham George
ParentsFather: Sriram
Mother: Lavanya Sriram
SiblingsSister: Apparajitha

Tanya Ravichandran Career

Tanya Ravichandran Career

Tanya Ravichandran began her acting career after auditioning for a film by director Mysskin in early 2016. Mysskin asked her to change her stage name from Abbirami to Tanya for films.

Early Career and Modelling

Before establishing herself on screen, Tanya began a career as a professional photographer at just 11 years old. 

By age 14, she secured industry breaks, shooting campaigns for brands like PacSun.

Her dual passion for fashion and photography led to modeling and self-portrait projects, eventually opening doors for her entry into the Indian film industry.

Breakthrough in Tamil Cinema

Tanya made her acting debut in the rural comedy-drama Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016). The film was released on 23 December 2016.

Her major critical and commercial breakthrough occurred in 2017 when she starred in the drama Brindavanam alongside Arulnithi. Her portrayal of a bold and decisive character earned widespread critical acclaim. 

She followed this success with the rural drama Karuppan (2017), where she starred alongside Vijay Sethupathi.

Recent Projects and Milestones

Tanya Ravichandran Work

Later, she acted in films such as Raja Vikramarka (Telugu, 2021) as Kanthi and Nenjukku Needhi (2022) as Adhithi Vijayaraghvan.

Her other listed credits include Maayon (2022), Trigger (2022), Godfather (Telugu, 2022), Agilan (2023), and Rasavathi (2024).

Her television work includes the Tamil web series Paper Rocket (2022) and the Telugu series Mayasabha (2025).

Upcoming Work

Tanya Ravichandran’s upcoming Tamil film slate includes the crime thriller Rekkai Mulaithen.

Tanya Ravichandran  Awards and Achievements

Tanya Ravichandran has not won any major mainstream film awards to date, but she has received several nominations for her performances in Tamil cinema. 

  • For the film Brindavanam (2017), her acting as Sandhya was praised in reviews. Hindustan Times described her as “a talent to watch out for”.
  • A detailed review of Brindavanam by Sudhir Srinivasan also highlighted her performance in the film.

Tanya Ravichandran Net Worth

Tanya Ravichandran is an Indian actress, best known for her work in the Tamil film industry, with an estimated net worth of approximately ₹3–5 crore.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)$350,000–$600,000 USD
Salary (Approx.)₹3–5 crore

Tanya Ravichandran Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Tanya Ravichandran Height

Below are the height, weight, and physical stats of Tanya Ravichandran:

HeightIn centimetres: 168 cm
In meters: 1.68 m
In feet & inches: 5 feet 6 inches
WeightIn kg: 55 kg
In lbs: 121 lbs
Body Measurements34-26-36
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack

Tanya Ravichandran Social Media 

InstagramInstagram Profile@itstanya_official
XX (Twitter) Icon@actortanya

Interesting Facts about Tanya Ravichandran

  • Tanya Ravichandran’s birth name is Abbirami Sriram.
  • She was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (birth year publicly listed as 1996).
  • She is the maternal granddaughter of actor Ravichandran.
  • She trained in Bharatanatyam along with her sister Apparajitha.
  • She completed B.Com at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai, and later pursued a master’s degree at Madras School of Social Work.
  • In July 2025, she announced her engagement to cinematographer Goutham George on Instagram.
  • She acted in the Tamil web series Paper Rocket (2022).

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