Deepika Venkatachalam is an Indian actress, social media influencer, and speech-language pathologist. She is known for playing the role of Abi in the Tamil web series, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. In 2017, she started her career as a content creator by making lip-sync videos and dancing videos on TikTok and soon gained popularity. In 2020, After the ban on TikTik in India she began posting videos on Instagram. Apart from being an actress, she is also a national-level table tennis player. She has also served as a table tennis coach at the University of Sheffield, UK. With her multifaceted career, she has carved a niche for herself in both the entertainment industry and the field of speech pathology. She has a blog website named ‘SagittoSpeechie’ where she writes blogs about fashion, food, travel, books, mental health, and speech-language pathology.
Birth Name
Deepika Venkatachalam
Nickname
Deepika
Profession
Actress, Social Media Influencer, Speech-language Pathologist
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Deepika Venkatachalam was born on the 4th of December 1997, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indian.
Age
She’s currently 26 years old.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ethnicity
Asian
She has Indian ancestry.
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Deepika completed high school at Reserve Bank Staff Quarters School, Besant Nagar, Chennai and senior secondary school studies at Sri Sankara Vidyashramam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. She pursued a bachelor’s in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at Madras ENT Research Foundation Pvt Ltd in Chennai. Later, she did a master’s in Speech Difficulties at the University of Sheffield, UK.
Family Details
- Father – Nagesh Venkatachalam (Banker)
- Mother – Jothi Venkatachalam (Nurse)
- Siblings – Sneha Venkatachalam (Older Sister) (Table Tennis Player)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Deepika Venkatachalam has dated –
- Raja Vetri Prabhu – In May 2023, Deepika got married to Raja Vetri Prabhu. In 2017, They met when they both used to make videos on TikTok and Instagram. Soon, they became good friends with each other. They dated each other for almost 2 years before getting married. The couple has also worked together in the Tamil web series ‘Kana Kaanum Kaalangal’ (2022).
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6 inches
- In centimeters – 167 cm
- In meters – 1.67 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 124 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Deepika became known as a renowned actress and speech pathologist hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Deepika has gained recognition for her work in the Tamil television and film industry. Deepika is known for her roles in the Tamil TV series “Kana Kaanum Kaalangal 2,” which aired on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar.
Web Debut
In 2022, Venkatachalam had her first web onscreen role in the web series, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Season 1 as Abi.
Brand Endorsements
She has done endorsement work for several brands such as Zouk bags.
Deepika Venkatachalam Net worth
Deepika Venkatachalam has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Deepika Venkatachalam
- Instagram – deepika_v__
- Twitter – Deepika Venkatachalam
Some Lesser Known Facts About Deepika Venkatachalam
- Deepika spent her early years in Chennai, growing up in a supportive and nurturing environment. As a child, Deepika showed a passion for the arts and a keen interest in performing.
- She had a natural talent for acting and a strong desire to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Her family recognized her potential and encouraged her to explore her passion.
- Deepika’s journey in the world of acting began at a young age when she participated in school plays and local theater productions. Her dedication and commitment to honing her skills set her apart and laid the foundation for her future success.
- In 2017, Deepika started making lip-sync videos and dance videos on TikTok. Soon she started getting numerous views on her videos and became popular.
- However, after the ban of TikTok in India, she started making Instagram reels. In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil music video Single 2.0, which was uploaded on the YouTube channel Semma Gethu Studios.
- She made her debut as an actress in season 1 of the Tamil web series Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2022), which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. She played the role of Abi in the web series. The following year, she also appeared in season 2 of the web series.
- Deepika has a blog website named SagittoSpeechie where she writes blogs about fashion, food, travel, books, mental health, and speech-language pathology.
- In 2021, Venkatachalam won Best Influencer of the Year, in 2022, Most Loved Influencer at Digital Rockstars Awards, in 2022, Icon of Style & Swag award at the Galatta Digital Awards, in 2023, Special Mentions – Digital’ title at She Tamil Nakshatram Awards, in 2023, Inspiring Influencer of the Year.
