Vimala Raman

Vimala Raman
Born	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian, Indian
Occupation	Actress, Model, Dancer
Years active	2006–present
Known for	South Indian films & Bharatanatyam

Vimala Raman is an Australian-Indian actress, model, and trained Bharatanatyam dancer who works in South Indian cinema. She has appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films and is known for her classical dance background and graceful screen presence.

Early Life and Education

Vimala Raman was born and brought up in Sydney, Australia.

• Father: Pattabhi Raman
• Mother: Santha Raman

She completed her education with a degree in B.Sc Information Systems from the University of New South Wales, Sydney.

She began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of five and trained under:

• Jayalakshmi Kandiah (Natanalaya Dance Academy, Sydney)

Pageantry

Vimala gained recognition after winning:

• Miss India Australia (2004)
• Miss India Worldwide – Beautiful Face (2005)

These titles helped her enter the entertainment industry.

Acting Career

Debut and Early Career

Vimala Raman made her film debut with:

• Poi (2006) – Tamil

Her Malayalam debut was:

• Time (2007)

She quickly gained attention for her performances in South Indian cinema.

Film Career

She appeared in several notable films:

• Pranayakalam (2007)
• Nasrani (2007) – opposite Mammootty
• Romeo (2007) – with Dileep
• Calcutta News (2008)
• College Kumaran (2008) – with Mohanlal

She also worked in Telugu and Kannada films such as:

• Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
• Aptharakshaka (2010)
• Raja Rajendra (2015)

Later Work

Vimala continued her career with films like:

• Oppam (2016)
• Iruttu (2019)
• Asvins (2023)

She has also appeared in web series:

• PubGoa (2021)

Dance Career

Vimala Raman is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed on various stages.

Her dance training played a significant role in shaping her acting and screen presence.

Personal Life

Vimala Raman keeps her personal life private.

• Known relationship: Vinay Rai

She is known for her disciplined lifestyle and passion for classical arts.

Achievements

• Miss India Australia (2004)
• Miss India Worldwide – Beautiful Face (2005)
• Recognized Bharatanatyam dancer
• Successful career across multiple South Indian film industries

Legacy

Vimala Raman is admired for combining classical dance with cinema. Her journey from Australia to Indian films highlights her versatility and dedication to both art forms.