1. Parvathy Thiruvothu is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, two Kerala State Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards South.
56 Facts About Parvathy Thiruvothu
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Parvathy Thiruvothu rose to prominence with her roles in Bangalore Days, Ennu Ninte Moideen and Charlie.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's success continued with acclaimed performances in Take Off, Uyare, Virus, and Puzhu.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu was a successful television anchor at Kiran TV, a full-time music channel based in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu made her acting debut in the 2006 Malayalam film Out of Syllabus, portraying a supporting role as a college student.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu appeared alongside Roma Asrani and Mariya Roy, after being picked for one of the three main roles from five thousand applicants.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu was seen in Sathyan Anthikkad's comedy-drama film, Vinodayathra, playing a supporting role alongside an ensemble cast including Dileep, Mukesh and Meera Jasmine.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's first leading role was in the Kannada film Milana, which became a commercial success upon release.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu returned to the Malayalam industry portraying the leading female role in Sibi Malayil's Flash with Mohanlal and Indrajith, and prior to release revealed that she hoped the film would give a breakthrough as a lead actress in the industry.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu was selected to play the lead role in Sasi's Poo and featured alongside Srikanth, portraying the role of a young Tamil village girl named Maari.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu revealed that director Sasi selected her after a successful audition, and she learned Tamil to better understand the character.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu accepted the venture, which featured mostly rookie technicians, noting that she was impressed by the director's script and revealed she had turned down several offers from Tamil filmmakers during the period who had wanted to cast her in roles similar to her character from Poo.
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In 2010, Parvathy Thiruvothu reunited with Puneet Rajkumar for Prithvi, which was based on the political landscape of Karnataka.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu dubbed in her own voice for the film again, revealing that she chose to star in the film as the role had scope for her to perform.
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The film received positive reviews, with one critic noting "Parvathy Thiruvothu lights up the screen whenever she appears and is a delight to watch".
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Parvathy Thiruvothu was next seen in the 2013 Tamil thriller, Chennaiyil Oru Naal, featuring her alongside an ensemble cast.
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The film, a remake of the 2011 Malayalam film Traffic, has its narrative in a hyperlink format and Parvathy Thiruvothu won good reviews for her small role as Aditi.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu then signed on for the lead role in Bharat Bala's romantic drama Maryan, opposite Dhanush.
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The director had seen her performance in Poo and subsequently auditioned her for the part, with Parvathy Thiruvothu noting that the character was the best she has played to date.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu portrayed Panimalar, a girl in love with the titular character Maryan, who inspires him to overcome his struggles.
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In 2014, Parvathy Thiruvothu appeared in Bangalore Days, directed by Anjali Menon, which became a major commercial success, with reports claiming as "one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema".
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In 2015, Parvathy Thiruvothu appeared in Ennu Ninte Moideen which narrated the tragic love tale of Kanchanamala and Moideen which happened in the 1960s in Mukkam, a riverside village in Kerala.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu played a key role in this experimental film, which combined elements of mythology, theatre, and personal redemption, further showcasing her versatility.
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In 2016, Parvathy Thiruvothu reprised her role as RJ Sarah in Bangalore Naatkal, the Tamil remake of the 2014 Malayalam hit Bangalore Days.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's performance earned her the IFFI Best Actor Award, making her the first Indian actress to win the Silver Peacock award.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu made her Bollywood debut in 2017, starring opposite Irrfan Khan in the romantic comedy Qarib Qarib Singlle.
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In 2018, Parvathy Thiruvothu appeared in My Story, a romantic drama directed by Roshni Dinaker.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu was paired with Prithviraj Sukumaran in this film, marking their second collaboration after Ennu Ninte Moideen.
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In 2019, Parvathy Thiruvothu appeared in Uyare, directed by debutant Manu Ashokan.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu played Dr Annu, a pivotal role in the film, contributing to the narrative with a restrained yet powerful performance.
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In 2020, Parvathy Thiruvothu made a cameo appearance in Halal Love Story, a satirical comedy directed by Zakariya Mohammed.
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The story revolves around secrets uncovered within a family, and Parvathy Thiruvothu's performance was well-received for its subtlety and emotional nuance.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu made her debut in web series through Tamil Anthology series Navarasa in the segment Inmai.
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The film delved into complex themes of caste, power, and morality, and Parvathy Thiruvothu's role added depth to the tense narrative.
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Additionally, in 2022, Parvathy Thiruvothu appeared in Wonder Women, an Indian English-language film directed by Anjali Menon.
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The story explored themes of sisterhood and personal growth, with Parvathy Thiruvothu playing a significant role in bringing these ideas to screen.
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In 2023, Parvathy Thiruvothu made her return to Hindi cinema with Kadak Singh, a psychological thriller directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu played the role of a head nurse who interacts with Pankaj Tripathi's character, a man suffering from retrograde amnesia.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu portrayed DCP Kranthi Shenoy, a strict investigative officer tasked with solving mysterious deaths linked to supernatural events.
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In 2024, Parvathy Thiruvothu delivered three notable performances in Ullozhukku, Thangalaan and Her.
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In Ullozhukku, a family drama directed by Christo Tomy, Parvathy Thiruvothu portrayed Anju, a complex character dealing with deep personal struggles amidst family secrets and grief.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's performance earned her the Best Performance award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
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Ranjith and set during the British colonial era in the Kolar Gold Fields, Parvathy Thiruvothu portrayed Gangamma, a central character in a narrative that explored themes of oppression, caste dynamics, and exploitation.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's performance was praised as "feisty" and impactful, with critics noting her ability to bring depth and strength to the role of a strong, caring mother.
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In 2015, Parvathy publicly clarified that her surname is Thiruvothu, not Menon, and emphasized that she never had a surname in any of her official documents except her birth certificate and expressed her desire to be referred to simply as "Parvathy," without any caste-based surname.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu specifically named the Malayalam film Kasaba for its problematic portrayal of women, urging veteran actors like Mammootty to refrain from roles that perpetuate such stereotypes.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's statement provoked significant backlash and cyberbullying from fans, with two individuals later arrested for online abuse.
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In 2017, Parvathy Thiruvothu spoke about Islamophobia in Indian films, including in her own projects such as Ennu Ninte Moideen and Take Off, acknowledging past mistakes and vowing to approach such themes more responsibly in the future.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu's remarks, made in the presence of lead actor Vijay Deverakonda, were widely praised for addressing these issues.
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In October 2020, Parvathy Thiruvothu resigned from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists to protest controversial remarks by General Secretary Edavela Babu about a fellow female actor.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu called for his resignation and urged other members of the body to seek the same.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu addressed the Hema Committee Report, which investigated malpractices in the Malayalam film industry.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu described its release as a "bitter-sweet" moment, emphasizing its purpose to improve workplace culture rather than sensationalize issues.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu advocated for similar studies across other industries to foster better working conditions and gender equality.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu is a founding member of the Women in Cinema Collective, an organization dedicated to improving working conditions and addressing gender-based challenges faced by women in Malayalam cinema.
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Parvathy Thiruvothu was named the Kochi Times Most Desirable Women in 2017.