Nirmala Periyasamy is a well-known Tamil Nadu news anchor, actress, Politician, host, media face, and internet personality. She is well-known in the country as the AIADMK’s leader.
Nirmala devoted a significant portion of her life to politics. She has hosted over 700 episodes of a Tamil talk show. She has also had a minor role in the Tamil film industry. Continue reading to learn more about Nirmala.
Quick Facts
| Full Real Name | Nirmala Periyasamy. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio. |
| Age | 44-49 years old. |
| Profession | Actress, news anchor, host, and Politician. |
| Date of Birth | 1971-1976. |
| Place of Birth | Karur, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Religion | Hindu. |
| Caste | South Indian Brahmin. |
| Current Residence | Kodambakkam, Chennai, India. |
| Education | Bachelor of Education. Masters in English. |
| Alma mater | Local Private School. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Net worth | INR 6-7 Crore (approx.). |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 5″ |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 62-66 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Hair Length | Medium. |
Nirmala Periyasamy Biography
Nirmala Periyasamy was born in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India, between 1971 and 1976. She is currently residing in Chennai, India, in Kodambakkam. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio, as indicated by her name.
She finished her primary education at a local school in Tamil Nadu. She has a B.A. and a B.Ed. Nirmala went to a reputable college to get her Master’s degree in English. She excelled in her studies and aspired to achieve great things in her career.
Periyasamy holds high regard for her parents. Datsinamoorthy, her father, is a Marxist Communist Party candidate. Her mother is a housewife who prepares delicious meals for the family. She spends the majority of her time with her mother. We have no information about Nirmala’s siblings. Her religion is Hindu, and her caste is South Indian Brahmin.
Nirmala Periyasamy Husband, Marriage
Nirmala Periyasamy married Periyasamy while she was in her second year of undergrad. Her husband encourages her to further her education. Periyasamy is a BSNL employee. The couple has a wonderful marriage.
Nirmala and Periyasamy are the proud parents of a son. Vignesh was his given name. They also encourage their son to participate in school activities.
Career
After finishing her education, Mrs. Periyasamy aspired to be a teacher. She taught students for about two years before moving into the film industry. Nirmala took on the role of a judge. She appeared in the Tamil film ‘Vedigundu Murugesan’ in 2009.
Nirmala begins anchoring and hosting the reality show ‘Solvathellam Unmai’ on the Sun TV channel. She stated in an interview that the show’s new host, Lakshmy Ramachandran, hosted fake news and information on the show. She hosted approximately 750 episodes before leaving the show.
On October 28, 2003, Periyasamy joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) political party. She enters politics at the request of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Jayalalithaa has always been a staunch supporter of her political career.
After Jayalalithaa’s death, the AIADMK split into two factions, and Nirmala joined the OPS party. She is the party’s main speaker. Her persuasive speech persuades people to follow her.
Nirmala Periyasamy Net Worth
Nirmala Periyasamy is well-paid for her political career. She earns approximately INR 60-70k (approx.) from politics. Her TV show, Solvathellam Unmai, brought her fame and popularity. Her net worth is estimated to be around INR 6-7 crores as of March 2024.
Trivia
- She becomes famous for the way she spells ‘Vanakkam.’
- Nirmala’s husband has always encouraged her to pursue a career in politics.
- She has also appeared in a reality show in which she listens to everyday people’s problems and suggests solutions.
- Periyasamy expressed her sorrow after some police officers injured a Zee Tamil media worker.
- As of May 2021, she is not available on social media platforms.
- Nirmala Periyasamy has been a newsreader for the Package channel for seven years.
