Anupama Parameswaran has been a familiar face across South Indian cinema for more than a decade. From making a memorable debut in the Malayalam film Premam to appearing in successful Telugu and Tamil films, the actress has built a career across multiple industries.
She is now attracting renewed attention after speaking publicly about a difficult period in her personal life.
In a conversation with Dhanya Varma on I AM with Dhanya Varma, Anupama described experiencing what she called narcissistic abuse during a relationship that lasted around two years. She spoke about the emotional and physical impact of that period without identifying the person involved.
Her comments have prompted interest not only in what she experienced but also in the career of the actress who first became widely known as Mary George in Premam.
Anupama Parameswaran’s Early Life
Anupama was born and raised in Irinjalakuda, Kerala.
She completed her schooling at Don Bosco School and later pursued higher education at CMS College, Kottayam.
Before becoming one of the recognisable young faces of South Indian cinema, Anupama had already developed an interest in creative pursuits. Her career eventually took her from Malayalam cinema into Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films.
Her Acting Debut Came With ‘Premam’
Anupama made her acting debut in 2015 with Premam, directed by Alphonse Puthren.
The Malayalam romantic drama became a major success and introduced Anupama to a wide audience.
She played Mary George, one of the characters in the film’s memorable romantic storyline. Her performance and screen presence helped establish her early in her career.
The film also featured Nivin Pauly, Sai Pallavi and Madonna Sebastian in important roles.
For Anupama, Premam proved to be a significant starting point.
From Malayalam Cinema to Telugu and Tamil Films
After Premam, Anupama expanded her work beyond Malayalam cinema.
She appeared in the Telugu film A Aa in 2016, marking an important step in her Telugu career. She subsequently became part of several popular Telugu projects.
Her filmography includes Shatamanam Bhavati, Hello Guru Prema Kosame, Karthikeya 2 and Tillu Square.
Karthikeya 2, in particular, became a major commercial success and reached audiences beyond the Telugu-speaking market.
Her appearance in Tillu Square further strengthened her visibility with mainstream Telugu audiences.
Anupama’s Work in Tamil and Kannada Cinema
Anupama has also worked with leading names in Tamil cinema.
She made her Tamil debut opposite Dhanush in the political thriller Kodi.
She later appeared in the Kannada film Natasaarvabhowma alongside the late Puneeth Rajkumar.
Her career across different language industries has allowed her to move between commercial entertainers, romantic films and more varied projects.
What Makes Anupama Parameswaran Popular?
Anupama has developed a reputation for a relatively natural screen presence.
Rather than limiting herself to one particular kind of role, she has worked across different genres and industries.
Her expressive features and energetic personality have also contributed to her popularity among younger audiences.
Outside films, she has spoken and shared content around interests such as painting, travel and animals, giving followers a glimpse of interests beyond her acting career.
Anupama Parameswaran Opens Up About Narcissistic Abuse
Anupama’s recent comments have shifted attention towards a much more personal part of her life.
During her conversation with Dhanya Varma, she spoke about a relationship that she says had a profound effect on her emotional and physical wellbeing.
She explained that a cryptic Instagram post she had previously shared was connected to that experience.
“There is two years of pain, physical, emotional destruction, behind that one post,” she said.
Anupama described the relationship as involving narcissistic abuse.
Importantly, she did not identify the person she was referring to.
She also explained that she did not immediately speak publicly about what had happened. Instead, she took time to process the experience before discussing it.
‘I Started to Shrink’
One of the strongest descriptions from Anupama’s conversation was her explanation of how the relationship affected her sense of self.
She described gradually becoming a smaller version of herself and withdrawing from people around her.
The actress also spoke about how such experiences can happen gradually, making it difficult for someone to recognise what is happening while they are still inside the relationship.
Her comments have resonated with audiences because she focused not only on the relationship itself but also on the changes she noticed in her own behaviour.
Anupama Has Not Named the Person
Despite considerable online speculation, Anupama has not publicly identified the person she was referring to in the interview.
She has previously been linked by media reports and social media speculation to actor Dhruv Vikram, particularly following their work together on Bison Kaalamaadan.
However, neither Anupama nor Dhruv has publicly confirmed that her recent comments were about him.
Therefore, speculation about the identity of her former partner should not be treated as confirmation.
Her Instagram Post Had Earlier Sparked Questions
Before the interview, Anupama had shared a reflective message on Instagram about letting go and finding peace.
The post prompted fans to wonder whether she had ended a relationship.
Her subsequent conversation with Dhanya Varma provided more context for why she had written those words.
She spoke about choosing herself again after a difficult period and suggested that healing had been an important part of deciding to discuss the experience publicly.
Anupama Parameswaran’s Career Continues to Grow
Despite the intense attention surrounding her personal revelations, Anupama’s career remains the central part of her public journey.
Beginning with a breakthrough in Premam, she has gone on to establish herself across Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada cinema.
Films such as A Aa, Karthikeya 2 and Tillu Square have helped her reach audiences beyond her original Malayalam-film base.
Her willingness to work across industries has become one of the defining features of her career.
The Focus Is Now on Her Own Story
Anupama’s recent interview has generated significant discussion, but the actress has been careful about one important boundary: she has spoken about her own experience without naming the person involved.
That distinction matters.
Her account can be discussed in terms of what she has personally said about her relationship and its impact on her, while speculation about another individual’s identity remains unconfirmed.
For now, Anupama appears focused on moving forward and reclaiming a sense of confidence and independence after a difficult chapter.
From her breakthrough as Mary in Premam to her growing presence in Telugu and Tamil cinema, her journey has already covered several major stages. Her latest revelations add another, deeply personal chapter to that story.
