Abhirami Gopikumar, born in July 1983, is an Indian actress and reality show judge known for her work primarily in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She is married to Rahul Pavanan, the grandson of the renowned writer Pavanan. The couple has an adopted daughter named Kalki.

Abhirami's career began with her debut in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's film "Kathapurushan". She gained prominence in the early 2000s with notable films such as "Virumaandi" and "Charlie Chaplin". After a hiatus from acting, she made a comeback in 2014, taking on supporting roles before returning to lead roles in films like "Maara" in 2021. In addition to her film career, Abhirami has also served as a judge on the reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs". Her educational background includes degrees in psychology and communications from the College of Wooster in Ohio. Abhirami's journey reflects her versatility as an actress and her ability to adapt to changing dynamics in the film industry.