Abhirami , also known as Divya Gopikumar, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity following the release of the 'Thug Life' trailer. A scene featuring her and Kamal Haasan has sparked ... Who is Abhirami ? The Thug Life actress, whose kissing scene with actor Kamal Haasan has sparked online debate, is commonly known by her stage name Abhirami . Born as Divya Gopikumar in July 1983 to a Tamilian family based in Kerala, the actress later named herself Abhirami after getting inspired by the same-named character in the 1991 released romance thriller Gunaa, starring Kamal Haasan, Roshini, Rekha, and S Varalakshmi, among others. Born in July 1983 as Divya Gopikumar in Kerala, Abhirami is an Indian actress, television host, and reality show judge. Her primary work has been in Tamil and Abhirami . Actress: Maharaja. Abhirami , born as Divya to Gopikumar and Pushpa, is an Indian film actress who has made significant contributions to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema. Despite her Tamilian roots, she was born and raised in Trivandrum, Kerala, where her parents worked as bank officials.