Kani Thiru
Kani Thiru | |
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| Born | Karthika Agathiyan 1981 (age 43–44) Theni, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2008–2011, 2020–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | |
| Relatives | Vijayalakshmi Feroz (Sister) Niranjani Ahathian (Sister) |
Kani Thiru (née Karthika Agathiyan) is an Indian actress and television personality who predominantly acted in Tamil films. She is known for winning the cooking reality show Cooku with Comali season 2.[1]
Career
Kani had first appeared in the cooking comedy reality show Cooku with Comali season 2 as a contestant where she later emerged as the winner in 2021. Kani was approached by director Rasu Ranjith to appear in his thriller web series Parachute where she played the lead female role alongside actors Krishna and Kishore.[2]
Personal life
She was born as first child to director Agathiyan. She married director Thiru in 2009 and has two daughters.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Programme | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2011 | Sol Vilaiyattu | Host | Makkal TV | |
| 2020-2021 | Cooku with Comali season 2 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Winner |
| 2022 | Cooku with Comali season 3 | Guest | ||
| 2024 | Parachute | Lakshmi | Disney+ Hotstar | Lead role[4] |
| 2025 | Bigg Boss season 9 | Contestant | Star Vijay | [5] |
References
- ^ "Kani is the winner of 'Cook with Comali' Season 2". The Hindu.
- ^ "It's easier to understand history if it's narrated like a story: Kani". Times Of India.
- ^ "'We have made this lockdown productive': Director Thiru's wife Kani". www.dtnext.in.
- ^ "'Parachute' trailer: Disney+ Hotstar series starring Kishore promises a gripping search-and-rescue drama". The Hindu. 19 November 2024. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 9 Full Contestants List Revealed: Vijay Sethupathi Returns With Futuristic Season". www.news18.com. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
External links
- Kani Thiru at IMDb