Vani Bhojan (born 28 October 1988) is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her Telugu film debut with Meeku Maathrame Cheptha in 2019 and her Tamil film debut with Oh My Kadavule in 2020. she is one of the highest paid television stars

Early life and family

Bhojan was born on 28 October 1988 in Ooty, Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu to a Badaga family. She did her Schooling in Boarding School, Ooty and Completed her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in Government Arts College, Stone House Hill, Ooty. Bhojan father is a wildlife photographer. Bhojan began her working career as an air hostess with Kingfisher Airlines and then IndiGo, while simultaneously studying for a degree in English Literature through a correspondence program. She then attempted to take on a managerial role at SpiceJet but was eventually not permitted to join as she had not completed her degree, and was subsequently left jobless. Bhojan then received an opportunity to work as a model in an advertisement for The Chennai Silks, which led to her receiving acting offers.

Acting career

Her first appearance as an actress was in 2010, in a minor role in the Tamil horror film ''Orr Eravuu''. In 2012 she appeared in a supporting role in the Tamil film ''Adigaram 79''. Later she debut in serial Vijay TV's Aaha and Jaya TV’s ''Maya''. She played the lead role in these serial.In 2013, she was cast in the Sun TV series ''Deivamagal'' in the leading role. In 2012 she appeared in a supporting role in the Tamil film ''Adigaram 79''. Later she debut in serial Vijay TV's Aaha and Jaya TV’s ''Maya''. She played the lead role in these serial.In 2013, she was cast in the Sun TV series ''Deivamagal'' in the leading role. She played Sathya Priya opposite Krishna. The success of this serial gained her several accolades including the ''Galatta Nakshatra Award'', ''Sun Kudumbam Viruthukal'' and ''Tamil Nadu State Awards'' for Best Actress. This serial's success helped her to act in Tamil and Telugu films. She was also seen in ''Lakshmi Vanthachu'' directed by Suresh Krissna and V. Sathasivam on Zee Tamil,where she played three characters, Nandhini, Lakshmi and Jhansi.In 2017, she was seen in the Telugu film ''Prema''. After having completed ''Deivamagal'' and ''Lakshmi Vanthachu'', she appeared as a judge in Asathal Chutties on Sun TV and Kings of Comedy Juniors 2 on Vijay TV along with Robo Shankar and Erode Mahesh. In May 2018, Bhojan announced her debut in N4 and said it will be directed by Lokesh Kumar. However, in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, she stepped out of the film. Consequently, her first appearance in a lead role was in 2019, in the Telugu film ''Meeku Maathrame Cheptha'' along with Tharun Bhascker. The film was a commercial success. In 2020, she debuted in Tamil film ''Oh My Kadavule'' opposite to Ashok Selvan. which was a big success at the box office in 2020 and she Nominated Siima for Best Supporting Actress and Won JFW Awards for Best Supporting Actress 2021. In the same year, she appeared as the lead in the Crime thriller film ''Lock Up'' along with Vaibhav Reddy, due to COVID-19 film released on Zee5 and the Tamil web series ''Triples'' opposite to Jai released on Hotstar.In 2021, she again pair up with Vaibhav Reddy in the ZEE5 film ''Malaysia to Amnesia''. In September, She acted in ''Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum'' produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment, Which is released in Amazon Prime and she acted journalist in this movie. In 2022, Bhojan was confirmed film ''Mahaan'' with her role reported to be Vikram's love interest; however her scenes did not make the final cut. Film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Bhojan's next release was the crime thriller Web series ''Tamil Rockerz'', she played a role Forensic officer.

Television debut (2010-2016)

Her first appearance as an actress was in 2010, in a minor role in the Tamil horror film ''Orr Eravuu''. In 2012 she appeared in a supporting role in the Tamil film ''Adigaram 79''. Later she debut in serial Vijay TV's Aaha and Jaya TV’s ''Maya''. She played the lead role in these serial.In 2013, she was cast in the Sun TV series ''Deivamagal'' in the leading role. She played Sathya Priya opposite Krishna. The success of this serial gained her several accolades including the ''Galatta Nakshatra Award'', ''Sun Kudumbam Viruthukal'' and ''Tamil Nadu State Awards'' for Best Actress. This serial’s success helped her to act in Tamil and Telugu films. She was also seen in ''Lakshmi Vanthachu'' directed by Suresh Krissna and V. Sathasivam on Zee Tamil,where she played three characters, Nandhini, Lakshmi and Jhansi.

Film debut (2012–present)

In 2012, Vani first appeared in the film [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9nkBPYX8k 'Adigaram 79]', produced by N.F.D.C.In 2017, she was seen in the Telugu film ''Prema''.In 2012, Vani first appeared in the film [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9nkBPYX8k 'Adigaram 79]', produced by N.F.D.C.In 2017, she was seen in the Telugu film ''Prema''. After having completed ''Deivamagal'' and ''Lakshmi Vanthachu'', she appeared as a judge in Asathal Chutties on Sun TV and Kings of Comedy Juniors 2 on Vijay TV along with Robo Shankar and Erode Mahesh. In May 2018, Bhojan announced her debut in N4 and said it will be directed by Lokesh Kumar. However, in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, she stepped out of the film. Consequently, her first appearance in a lead role was in 2019, in the Telugu film ''Meeku Maathrame Cheptha'' along with Tharun Bhascker. The film was a commercial success. In 2020, she debuted in Tamil film ''Oh My Kadavule'' opposite to Ashok Selvan. which was a big success at the box office in 2020 and she Nominated Siima for Best Supporting Actress and Won JFW Awards for Best Supporting Actress 2021. In the same year, she appeared as the lead in the Crime thriller film ''Lock Up'' along with Vaibhav Reddy, due to Covid-19 film released on Zee5 and the Tamil web series ''Triples'' opposite to Jai released on Hotstar.In 2021, she again pair up with Vaibhav Reddy in the ZEE5 film ''Malaysia to Amnesia''. In September, She acted in ''Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum'' produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment, Which is released in Amazon Prime and she acted journalist in this movie.In 2022, Bhojan was confirmed film ''Mahaan'' with her role reported to be Vikram's love interest; however her scenes did not make the final cut. Film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Bhojan's next release was the crime thriller Web series ''Tamil Rockerz'', she played a role Forensic officer.

Film debut (2017–present)

In 2017, she was seen in the Telugu film Prema. After having completed Deivamagal and Lakshmi Vanthachu, she appeared as a judge in Asathal Chutties on Sun TV and Kings of Comedy Juniors 2 on Vijay TV along with Robo Shankar and Erode Mahesh. In May 2018, Bhojan announced her debut in N4 and said it will be directed by Lokesh Kumar. However, in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, she stepped out of the film. Consequently, her first appearance in a lead role was in 2019, in the Telugu film Meeku Maathrame Cheptha along with Tharun Bhascker. The film was a commercial success. In 2020, she debuted in Tamil film Oh My Kadavule opposite to Ashok Selvan. which was a big success at the box office in 2020 and she Nominated Siima for Best Supporting Actress and Won JFW Awards for Best Supporting Actress 2021. In the same year, she appeared as the lead in the Crime thriller film Lock Up along with Vaibhav Reddy, due to Covid-19 film released on Zee5 and the Tamil web series Triples opposite to Jai released on Hotstar.In 2021, she again pair up with Vaibhav Reddy in the ZEE5 film Malaysia to Amnesia. In September, She acted in Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment, Which is released in Amazon Prime and she acted journalist in this movie.In 2022, Bhojan was confirmed film Mahaan with her role reported to be Vikram's love interest; however her scenes did not make the final cut. Film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Other films that she is working on include Anees's Pagaivanuku Arulvai, Barani Sekaran's Thaazh Thiravaa, Karthik Chowdary's Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku, and Mark Joel's Casino. She is also working on an untitled film co-starring Vidharth, and an untitled film co-starring Bharath. She started filming Oor Kuruvi with Kavin under Rowdy Pictures production, this is village based film. She signed two Web Series with Arya and Arun Vijay.

2021–present

In 2021, she appeared in the ZEE5 film Malaysia to Amnesia alongside Vaibhav Reddy, hence collaborating with him for the second consecutive time.
As of 2021, Bhojan has several projects in the production stage. She has started work on an untitled project produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment and another untitled film directed by Karthik Subbaraj co-starring Vikram which is temporarily titled as Chiyaan 60. Other films that she is working on include Anees's Pagaivanuku Arulvai, Barani Sekaran's Thaazh Thiravaa, Karthik Chowdary's Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku, and Mark Joel's Casino. She is also working on an untitled film co-starring Vidharth, and an untitled film co-starring Bharath.