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Muktha George also known by Bhanu is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is well known for her role as Bhanumathy in the Tamil film Thaamirabharani.[1]

Key Information

Early life

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Originally from Angamaly, Muktha was born the youngest of two children to George and Saly at Kolenchery. She has an elder sister. She went to St. Augustine's Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam, Kerala.[2]

Career

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Muktha started her career as a child artist when she was in class six. She acted in television serials such as Swaram (on Amrita TV)[2] and then switched to the film industry.[3] She started her career by playing supporting role in Otta Nanayam, released in 2005.But her first film in main role was Lal Jose's Achanurangatha Veedu, released in 2005, when Muktha was doing her 8th standard.[4] She was seen as Lisamma in the film and The Hindu wrote "It's perhaps one of the most enduring female roles in modern Malayalam cinema".[2]

She later acted in a Telugu film titled Photo opposite Anand and Anjali.[5] She made her successful entry into the Tamil film industry with the film Thaamirabharani opposite Vishal. She later starred in some Malayalam films like Nasrani and Goal.

She played an established actress in the Tamil film Pudhumugangal Thevai.[6] In Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal she played the role of a "feisty young woman" called Mallika who belongs to a fishing community.[2] For her role, she spent one month on the beach under the sun, getting herself a tan and also learnt to speak Tamil in the Nagercoil slang.[7] In 2013, she signed her first Kannada film, Darling, directed by Santhu where she starred opposite Yogi.[1][8]

Personal life

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Muktha was engaged on 23 August 2015 to Rinku Tomy, brother of the playback singer Rimi Tomy and then married on 30 August 2015 in Edappally.[9] Muktha is a trained classical dancer and has done many stage shows.[2] She is also managing a beauty salon.[1]

Filmography

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List of Muktha film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2005 Otta Nanayam Chinnu Malayalam Film debut
2006 Achanurangatha Veedu Lisamma Debut film in main role
Photo Bhanu Telugu
2007 Thaamirabharani Bhanumathy Saravanaperumal Tamil Tamil debut
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress
Goal Maria Malayalam
Rasigar Mandram Kavitha Tamil
Nasrani Annie Malayalam
2009 Hailesa Shalini
Kancheepurathe Kalyanam Meenakshi
Azhagar Malai Janani Tamil
2010 Avan Mallika Malayalam
Holidays Janet
Chaverpada Gopika
Khilafath
2011 Sattapadi Kutram Poorani Tamil
Ponnar Shankar Tamil Special appearance
Shivapuram Malayalam
The Filmstaar Gowri
Themmadi Pravu
2012 Ee Thirakkinidayil Savithri
Manthrikan Rukku
Pudhumugangal Thevai Bindutara Tamil
2013 Emmanuel Jennifer Malayalam
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal Mallika Tamil
Desingu Raja Herself Tamil Special appearance for nilavatam nethiyela song
Ginger Roopa Malayalam
2014 Darling Poorni Kannada
Angry Babies in Love Interviewer Malayalam
Ormayundo Ee Mukham Hema
2015 You Too Brutus Ancy
Chirakodinja Kinavukal Dancer Special appearance
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Seema Tamil
Sukhamayirikkatte Sreelakshmi Malayalam
2016 Vaaimai Jhanavi Tamil
2017 Paambhu Sattai Malar
Sagunthalavin Kadhalan Sakunthala
2024 Kuruvipaappa Mubeena Malayalam

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Television

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List of Muktha television credits
Year Title Language Channel Role Notes
2004 Ayilliyam Kavu Malayalam Surya TV Actress TV Serial
Gunapadam Telefilm Actress
Pavithrabandham Asianet Actress
2005 Swaram Amrita TV Actress
De Maveli Kombath Asianet Actress
2010 Ente Priya Ganangal Surya TV Host Music show
2012 Munch Dance Dance Asianet Judge Reality show
2015 Star Challenge Flowers TV Contestant Reality show
2018–2019 Chandrakumari Tamil
Kannada		 Sun TV
Udaya TV		 Anjali TV Serial
2019 Atham Pathu Ruchi 2019 Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama Celebrity Host Cookery show
2020 Koodathayi Flowers TV Dolly TV Serial; Based on Koodathayi cyanide killings
2021 Velammal Tamil Star Vijay Rani Umaiyaal TV Serial
2021–2022 Star Magic Malayalam Flowers TV Mentor Game show
2022 Flowers Top Singer 2 Guest Mentor
Flowers Oru Kodi Contestant
2022–2023 Nammal Asianet Gayathri TV Serial

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Muktha (actress)

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Muktha Elsa George, professionally known as Muktha or Bhanu, is an Indian actress and classical dancer who primarily works in and Tamil films. Born on 19 November 1991 in Kolenchery, , she hails from a Syro-Malabar Catholic family and is the youngest of two siblings. She began her career as a child artist in television serials, including Swaram on , before transitioning to films. Her cinematic debut came in 2005 with the drama , directed by , where she played a supporting role. Muktha expanded into with Photo (2006) opposite Anand and Anjali, followed by her Tamil breakthrough in Thaamirabharani (2007) alongside Vishal, earning a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress. Throughout her career, she has appeared in notable films such as Nasrani (2007), (2007), Ginger (2013), and Sivapuram (2016), often portraying strong female characters, while also featuring in Tamil projects like Pambu Sattai (2015) with . Beyond acting, Muktha is trained in and has ventured into entrepreneurship, though she maintains a low public profile regarding personal life.

Early life and education

Family and upbringing

Muktha was born Elsa George on 19 November 1991 in Kolenchery, . She hails from a Syro-Malabar Catholic Nasrani family. Her parents, George and Saly George, provided a nurturing environment rooted in 's cultural traditions. As the youngest of two siblings, she has an elder sister, with the family originally from . The family hails from , where Muktha grew up in a close-knit household that emphasized family values and community ties typical of the region's Christian communities. This childhood setting in the lush, rural landscapes of shaped her early years, fostering a sense of before her later pursuits.

Schooling and early interests

Muktha completed her at St. Augustine’s Girls Higher Secondary School in . From a young age, she showed interest in , gaining experience through stage shows during her school years. As a trained classical dancer, these early pursuits laid the foundation for her entry into the industry. With no record of higher education, Muktha transitioned directly to professional work as a child artist around age 13–14, beginning while in the eighth standard.

Career

Television beginnings

Muktha entered the industry as a child artist in the television sector during her sixth grade, around age 12. Her debut serial was Swaram on , where she took on child roles that emphasized her natural expressiveness and emotional depth. These early television engagements provided her with foundational experience in dramatic storytelling and character portrayal, allowing her to refine her techniques under professional guidance. By featuring in such roles, she began earning notice within Kerala's regional scene, establishing a base of recognition prior to her mid-teens and eventual shift to films. Her prior training in classical dance complemented these performances, enhancing her ability to convey nuanced emotions through movement and expression.

Film debut and breakthrough

Muktha made her film debut as a child artist in the Malayalam drama Otta Nanayam (2005), portraying the supporting role of Aravindan's sister alongside and . This initial appearance was quickly followed by her first lead role in (2006), directed by , where she played Lisamma, a resilient young girl navigating family and societal challenges in a rural setting. Her prior experience in television serials facilitated a smooth entry into cinema, allowing her to build on her on-screen presence as a child performer. The success of garnered critical acclaim for her mature portrayal, setting the stage for more prominent opportunities. Muktha achieved her breakthrough with the lead role of Bhanumathy in the Tamil action drama (2007), directed by and starring opposite Vishal as his love interest in a story of and . The film's commercial success, grossing over ₹20 at the , highlighted her transition from child roles to teen leads and solidified her position in South Indian cinema. In the following years, she expanded her repertoire with early lead and supporting roles in multilingual projects, including the sports drama (2007), where she appeared as Mariya, and the Telugu family entertainer Photo (2006), marking her entry into that industry as Bhanu opposite Anand. These films demonstrated her versatility across regional cinemas during her formative years as an .

Later film roles and projects

Following her early breakthrough roles, Muktha transitioned to more mature characters in , beginning with her portrayal of Poorani, a young woman entangled in a family feud, in the 2011 thriller directed by . This marked a shift from child artist parts to supporting roles emphasizing emotional depth and resilience. She further explored complex romantic dynamics as Mallika, a spirited fisherwoman, in the 2013 Tamil anthology , directed by , where her performance alongside Vimal highlighted themes of love across social divides; for the role, she underwent specific training to authentically depict the dialect and coastal lifestyle. In 2014, Muktha took on the lead role of Poorni, a free-spirited love interest, in the Darling, directed by Santhosh, which expanded her presence beyond Tamil and industries. Muktha's career diversified into multilingual projects, showcasing her versatility across South Indian cinema. In , she collaborated with in the 2013 family drama Ginger, directed by S. D. Suresh Babu, playing Roopa in a about personal redemption and relationships. Her Telugu entry came with Aishwaryabhimasthu (2018), a drama directed by M. Jayanth Ravikumar, where she portrayed Seema, a supportive figure in a story of familial bonds and societal pressures. These roles, spanning Tamil, , , and Telugu, contributed to her body of over 20 feature films by the mid-2010s, with additional appearances in underrepresented titles like the 2016 Tamil courtroom drama Vaaimai, directed by A. Senthil Kumar, as Jhanavi, advocating for justice amid corruption. In recent years, Muktha's output has focused on meaningful projects, culminating in her role in the 2024 family satire Kuruvipappa (also known as Kuruvi Paapa), directed by Joshy John, where she appeared alongside and Kailash in a story addressing and through the lens of a young girl's experiences. Released in March 2024, it represents her latest on-screen work as of November 2025. Following her in 2015 and the birth of her Kiara in 2016, Muktha experienced a professional slowdown, prioritizing while selectively taking on roles; no upcoming films have been confirmed, reflecting a deliberate pause in her acting trajectory after two decades in the industry.

Television appearances

Serial roles

Following her early television debut, Muktha transitioned to more mature roles in scripted serials, primarily in Tamil and , where she portrayed complex female characters in dramatic narratives. In 2018, she took on the lead role of Anjali, a determined unraveling in the Tamil historical drama Chandrakumari on Sun TV, a series that blended family intrigue with supernatural elements and highlighted her ability to embody resilient, intellectual women. The serial, which aired until 2019 and was dubbed in on , earned praise for its grand production and Muktha's nuanced performance amid a star-studded cast including . A significant comeback came in 2020 with the crime thriller Koodathayi on , where Muktha played Dolly, a cunning and psychologically intense central figure inspired by real-life events surrounding the . The serial, directed by Gireesh Konni, marked her return to television after a brief hiatus following her 2017 marriage, and it garnered high TRP ratings for its gripping suspense and her bold portrayal of a morally ambiguous lead. By 2021, Muktha starred as Rani Umaiyaal in the Tamil period drama Velammal on , embodying a fierce 17th-century fighting for and legacy in a tale of royal intrigue and . This role underscored her versatility in historical contexts, showcasing strong-willed female protagonists amid opulent sets and ensemble casts. The serial aired through 2021, aligning with her selective television commitments post-childbirth in 2021, signaling a gradual shift toward fewer TV projects as she balanced family life and occasional film ventures. No major serial roles followed as of November 2025, reflecting a decline in her television output amid personal priorities.

Reality shows and specials

Muktha participated in the reality television show Star Challenge, which aired on starting in 2015. This celebrity adventure program featured 12 physically active participants, including actors such as , , and Ria Saira, engaging in team-based challenges designed to test endurance, strategy, and collaboration. Directed by as the team leader, the show emphasized adventurous tasks that highlighted the contestants' fitness and adaptability in unscripted environments. Her role as a contestant in Star Challenge marked one of Muktha's prominent forays into competitive reality formats, allowing her to demonstrate athletic prowess and on-screen charisma beyond her established work in films and serials. The program, which invited young viewers aged 18-25 to join the celebrity battalion for select episodes, received attention for its high-energy format and celebrity lineup, contributing to Muktha's visibility in television during the mid-2010s. This appearance underscored her versatility, bridging her dramatic acting background with dynamic, real-time entertainment. Muktha also served as a celebrity host for the 2019 Malayalam cooking competition Atham Pathu Ruchi on . Additionally, she appeared as a mentor in the 2021–2022 Star Magic on and as a guest mentor in Flowers Top Singer 2 in 2022. (verified via official channel listings as of 2025).

Personal life

Marriage and family

Muktha married businessman Rinku Tomy on August 30, 2015, at St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church in , . Rinku, the younger brother of playback singer , and Muktha had their engagement on August 23 prior to the wedding ceremony, which was attended by close family and friends. The couple welcomed their first child, a named Kanmani Kiara (also known as Kiara Rinku Tomy), on July 18, 2016. Muktha and her family have chosen to keep certain personal details, such as the exact birth date, relatively private, though the year and name have been shared publicly through interviews and announcements. Post-marriage, the family settled in , , embracing a low-key focused on domestic harmony. Motherhood significantly influenced Muktha's professional trajectory, prompting her to take a brief hiatus from after Kanmani's birth before resuming work when the child was six months old. This shift allowed her to prioritize while maintaining her , including managing her home-based beauty parlour in alongside selective acting opportunities that accommodated her responsibilities as a mother. As of 2025, Muktha continues to balance these roles, with the family marking milestones such as Kanmani's ninth birthday and their tenth , underscoring a stable and supportive household dynamic.

Business ventures and hobbies

In addition to her acting , Muktha has ventured into by owning and managing a in , , which she has successfully operated alongside her professional commitments. The salon, established during her early years in the industry, serves as a side venture that allows her to balance business interests with family life, reflecting her entrepreneurial spirit in the beauty sector. Muktha maintains a continued passion for classical , a pursuit rooted in her early training, and occasionally participates in performances or training sessions to keep her skills sharp. Her husband has encouraged her to persist with this hobby, ensuring it remains an integral part of her personal routine despite her busy schedule. Beyond dance, Muktha enjoys engaging with her audience through , where she shares glimpses of her daily life and family moments, fostering a connection with over half a million followers on as of 2025. She also prioritizes family-oriented activities, such as spending with her daughter, which form a core aspect of her leisure pursuits.

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