Anupama Parameswaran is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She rose to prominence with her debut role in the Malayalam film Premam (2015), directed by Alphonse Puthren, and has since established herself as a leading actress in South Indian films.
| Full name | Anupama Parameswaran |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Languages of work | Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil |
| Debut film | Premam (2015, Malayalam) |
| Home state | Kerala, India |
Anupama Parameswaran hails from Kerala. She entered the film industry while still a student, after being cast in Premam, a coming-of-age romantic drama that became one of the most commercially successful Malayalam films of its time. Her performance as Mary George, a school student, drew wide attention and led to offers from other South Indian film industries.
Following Premam, Anupama appeared in several Malayalam films, working with established filmmakers and actors. Her early Malayalam work positioned her as one of the popular young actresses of her generation in the industry.
Anupama made her Telugu debut with A Aa (2016), directed by Trivikram Srinivas and co-starring Nithiin and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The success of the film helped her secure further projects in Telugu cinema, where she has since worked extensively. Her Telugu filmography includes Shatamanam Bhavati, Hello Guru Prema Kosame, Tej I Love You, Rakshasudu, Karthikeya 2 and 18 Pages, among others.
She made her Tamil debut with Kodi (2016), directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar and starring Dhanush, and has subsequently appeared in further Tamil productions.
Anupama Parameswaran is part of a generation of actresses who have moved fluidly across the Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil film industries, reflecting the increasing cross-pollination between South Indian cinemas. Her transition from a debut supporting role in Premam to lead heroine roles in mainstream Telugu cinema is often cited as an example of pan-South-Indian career trajectories among contemporary actresses.