Born on September 10, 1976, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Abhirami began her acting career in the late 1990s. She made her debut in the Tamil film "Kasi" (1999) and quickly gained recognition for her performances in films like "Anandham" (2001) and "Thirumalai" (2004). Abhirami's acting prowess has earned her numerous award nominations, including a few Filmfare Awards.