Bhavana (actress) explained

Bhavana
Birth Name:Karthika Menon
Birth Date:6 June 1986
Birth Place:Thrissur, Kerala, India
Education:Holy Family Convent Girls High School, Thrissur
Years Active:2002present
Parents:G. Balachandran (father)
Pushpa (mother)

Karthika Menon, better known by her stage name Bhavana, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam films, in addition to Kannada and Tamil films.

Early life

Bhavana was born Karthika Menon[1] on 6 June 1986[2] [3] in Thrissur, Kerala. She is the daughter of Pushpa and assistant cinematographer G. Balachandran. She has an elder brother, Jayadev.[4] She was educated at Holy Family Convent Girls High School, Thrissur.

Bhavana has described herself as a restless person and someone who's "hard to handle". When she was young, she dreamed of becoming an actress.[5] She was an 11th standard student when she got her break in the film.[6]

Career

2002–2010: Early debut to lead actress

Bhavana debuted in the Malayalam film Nammal (2002).[7] [8] The following year she had six releases, Thilakkam., Chronic Bachelor,[9] C.I.D. Moosa, Swapnakoodu, Ivar and Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu failed at the box office.[10] In 2005, she appeared in Hridayathil Sookshikkan, Police, directed by V. K. Prakash[11] Banglavil Outha. and Daivanamathil.[12] [13] [14] She then appeared in Chanthupottu, Naran[15] and Bus Conductor.[16] [17] [18]

In 2006, she made her debut in Tamil cinema with the release of Chithiram Pesuthadi.[19] [20] [21] She then starred in Chinthamani Kolacase,[22] [23] [24] Kisan,[25] Chess,[26] and despite having mixed reviews[27] [28] Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai,[29] Veyil,[30] [31] and Koodal Nagar.[32] In 2007, she starred in Deepavali,[33] Chotta Mumbai,[34] Aarya,[35] and Rameswaram[36] [37] [38] In 2008, she was seen in the films, Vaazhthugal,[39] Ontari which marks her Telugu debut film,[40] Hero,[41] Jayamkondaan,[42] Twenty:20, Lollipop Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded,[43] Winter,[44] Robin Hood, Mahatma,[45] Happy Husbands, and Aasal.[46] [47]

2010–2023: Debut in Kannada cinema and comeback

In 2010, she was seen in the Kannada film alongside Puneeth Rajkumar, Jackie,[48] Marykkundoru Kunjaadu with Dileep,[49] Doctor Love, Kudumbasree Travels, The Metro,[50] Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Vishnuvardhana,[51] Nippu,[52] Romeo,[53] [54] [55] Ozhimuri,[56] [57] [58] Trivandrum Lodge,[59] Yaare Koogadali,[60] [61] Topiwala and Bachchan. Her next films were Honey Bee[62] and Ezhamathe Varavu, [63] She appeared in films such as Polytechnic, Koothara, Angry Babies in Love, Hello Namasthe and Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka, all of which were poorly received.

She was a part of Ivide,[64] Chowka,[65] ,[66] Adventures of Omanakuttan, Vilakkumaram,[67] Adam Joan.[68] In 2018, she starred in Tagaru,[69] [70] and 99,[71] In 2021, she appeared in a series of Kannada films, Inspector Vikram, SriKrishna@gmail.com, Govinda Govinda and Bhajarangi 2.[72] [73]

2023–present: Return to Malayalam cinema

In 2022, it was announced that Bhavana would return to Malayalam cinema with Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn[74] and the film was released in 2023.[75]

Abduction and assault

In February 2017, she was kidnapped[76] while returning home from a shoot and sexually assaulted by a gang of men. In April 2017, there were multiple reports in the media that actor Dileep had links to the main accused.[77] In July 2017, Dileep was arrested by the investigating team,[78] which said in its charge sheet that there was circumstantial evidence for Dileep's alleged conspiracy with the other accused men.[79] Dileep was released on bail in October 2017.[80] In 2022, amid further media reports alleging Dileep's attempt to intimidate an investigating officer, new charges were filed against him and five others.[81]

After the assault, Bhavana withdrew from the Malayalam movie industry for five years.[82] Bhavana made her first comment about the case in 2022.

Bhavana's assault partly contributed to the creation of Women in Cinema Collective and the formation of Hema Committee.[83] A couple of months after Bhavana spoke out, the Kerala state assembly is planning legislation to protect women working in the film industry.[82]

Personal life

Bhavana and Kannada film producer Naveen engaged on March 2017[84] and married on 22 January 2018.[85] [86]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Language Notes
2002Nammal Parimalam Malayalam Debut
2003ThilakkamGauriCameo appearance
Chronic Bachelor Sandhya
C.I.D. Moosa Meena
Swapnakoodu Padma
Ivar Nandhini
Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu Sangeetha Varma
2004Parayam Sudha
Chathikkatha Chanthu Indira
RunwaySpecial appearanceSpecial appearance in the song "Osalama Ailasa"
Youth Festival Parvathy
Amrutham Mridula
2005Hridayathil Sookshikkan Amritha
Police Sethulakshmi
Bunglavil OuthaAswathy
Daivanamathil Sameera
Chanthupottu Rosie
Naran Leela
Bus Conductor Sugandhi
Udayananu TharamGayathri
2006Chithiram Pesuthadi Charumathi (Charu) Tamil Debut
Chinthamani Kolacase Chinthamani Warrier Malayalam
Kisan Kilimathi
Chess Dr. Radhika
Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai Priya Tamil
Veyil Meenakshi
2007Deepavali Susi
Koodal Nagar Manimekalai
Chotta Mumbai 'Parakkum' Latha Malayalam
Aarya Deepika Tamil
Rameswaram Vasanthi
2008Vaazhthugal Kayalvizhi Thirunavukkarasu
Ontari Bujji Telugu Debut
MullaMentally challenged ladyMalayalamCameo appearance
JayamkondaanAnnapurani Tamil
Hero Krishnaveni Telugu
Twenty:20 Ashwathy Nambiar Malayalam
Lollipop Rosebella
2009Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded Aarathi Menon
Winter Shyama Ramdas
Robin Hood Rupa
Mahatma Krishnaveni Telugu
2010Happy Husbands Krishnendu Mukundhan Malayalam
Aasal Sulabha Pillai Tamil
Jackie Lakshmi Kannada Debut
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu Mary Ittichan Malayalam
2011Kudumbasree Travels Aswathy
The Metro Anupama
Doctor Love Ebin
Vishnuvardhana Bharathi Kannada
Oru Marubhoomikkadha Eliana Malayalam
2012NippuVaishnaviTeluguCameo appearance
RomeoShruti Kannada
OzhimuriBalamani Malayalam
Trivandrum Lodge Malavika
Yaare Koogadali Bharathi Kannada
2013Topiwala Suman Bedi
Bachchan Dr. Ashwini
Honey Bee Angel Malayalam
Ezhamathe Varavu Bhanu
2014Polytechnic Ashwathi Nair
Koothara Swathy
Angry Babies in Love Sarah
2015Mythri Herself Kannada Cameo appearance
IvideRoshni Mathew Malayalam
KohinoorLillyCameo appearance
2016Hello NamasthePriya
Mukunda MurariRukminiKannadaSpecial appearance in the song "Murari Lola"
Kuttikalundu SookshikkukaShahida GauthamMalayalam
2017ChowkaBhoomika Kannada
AngelMalayalam
Adventures of OmanakuttanPallavi
Vilakkumaram Aswathy Ananthakrishnan
Honey Bee 2.5Angel/HerselfGuest appearance
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani KissaKumari KamalambikaGuest appearance
Adam JoanShwetha
2018Tagaru PanchamiKannada
201999Janaki Devi (Jaanu)[87]
2021Inspector Vikram Bhavana[88]
SriKrishna@gmail.comMalavika [89]
Bhajarangi 2 Chinminki
Govinda GovindaPadmavathi
2023Ntikkakkakkoru PremondarnnNithyaMalayalam[90] [91]
Teacher
2024 Case of Kondana ACP Lakshmi Kannada [92] [93]
Nadikar Ann Bava Malayalam [94]
Hunt Keerthi Jayarajan [95]
Bhavana/Akanksha Kannada Filming[96] [97]
VeeravvaKannadaFilming [98] [99]
Tamil Post production [100]

Web series

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview with Bhavana . Idlebrain . 8 September 2008 . 19 January 2014 . 23 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170823220117/http://idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/bhavana.html . dead.
  2. Web site: 6 June 2023 . Bhavana Birthday: ನಟಿ ಭಾವನಾ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬ, ಜಾಕಿ ಬೆಡಗಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ಬಂದ ಹಾದಿ ಇದು . 17 August 2023 . News18 Kannada . kn.
  3. Web site: 6 June 2021 . Happy birthday Bhavana: Manju Warrier, Geetu Mohandas join fans in wishing Bhajarangi 2 actor . 17 August 2023 . Hindustan Times . en.
  4. News: 10 things to know about Malayalam actress Bhavana . 2 January 2018 . . 3 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180103072638/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/feb/22/10-things-to-know-about-malayalam-actress-bhavana%E2%80%8B-1573556.html . dead.
  5. Web site: Y. Sunita Chowdhary . 16 July 2011 . Arts / Cinema : New-look Bhavana's dream comes true . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120226053104/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2233197.ece . 26 February 2012 . 3 October 2011 . The Hindu.
  6. News: Bhavana going glamorous in film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130404191517/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-10-16/news-interviews/27925201_1_bhavana-telugu-films-tamil . 4 April 2013 . 7 May 2012 . The Times of India.
  7. News: Kinescope . https://web.archive.org/web/20030721020641/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/12/23/stories/2002122300330300.htm . dead . 21 July 2003 . 22 January 2018 . . 23 December 2002.
  8. Web site: 15 February 2003 . A filmi shot in the arm . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm . 21 December 2016 . The Hindu.
  9. Web site: 15 September 2003 . The Hindu : Box-office update . . 15 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030915122242/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/28/stories/2003042800590206.htm . 15 September 2003.
  10. Web site: 21 December 2022 . 'Couldn't Have Asked For Better': Bhavana on 20 Years of Her Debut Film Nammal . 14 August 2023 . News18 . en.
  11. News: 23 June 2005 . Crime thriller with a difference . en-IN . The Hindu . 13 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  12. News: 18 April 2005 . Daivanamathil . en-IN . The Hindu . 13 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  13. Web site: My husband, the jehadi . 13 August 2023 . Rediff.com.
  14. News: 53rd National Film Awards announced . The Times of India . 13 August 2023.
  15. Web site: 23 August 2017 . 2005- An analysis . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170823072923/http://m.sify.com/movies/2005-an-analysis-news-malayalam-kkfvwXbejbbsi.html . 23 August 2017.
  16. Web site: 6 December 2016 . The Hindu : Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram : Boom year for mollywood . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161206164931/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123001380100.htm . 6 December 2016.
  17. Web site: State Film Awards (2000–12) . https://web.archive.org/web/20150707210332/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards4.htm . 7 July 2015 . . 22 January 2018.
  18. News: At 16 she made her acting debut . The Times of India . 13 August 2023 . 0971-8257.
  19. Web site: 7 June 2023 . Bhavana returns to Tamil cinema with horror film The Door . 15 August 2023 . The News Minute . en.
  20. Web site: 22 October 2012 . Oscar to the rescue! . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022160534/http://www.sify.com/movies/oscar-to-the-rescue-news-tamil-kkfvq1acjaf.html . 22 October 2012.
  21. Web site: Actor Bhavana Returns To Silver Screen . 15 August 2023 . femina.in . en.
  22. Web site: 14 December 2022 . Director Shaji Kailas To Reunite With Actress Bhavana After 16 Years For This Film . 17 August 2023 . News18 . en.
  23. News: 13 July 2006 . Reign of the superstars . en-IN . The Hindu . 13 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  24. Web site: 16 January 2017 . 2006-A Flashback! . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170116173631/http://m.sify.com/movies/2006-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfvg4dfgiasi.html . 16 January 2017.
  25. Web site: Kisan: A disappointment . 13 August 2023 . Rediff.com.
  26. News: 18 May 2006 . Game of life . en-IN . The Hindu . 13 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  27. Web site: Palicha . Paresh C. . Dileep alone saves Chess . 13 August 2023 . Rediff . en.
  28. News: 18 July 2006 . A tale of revenge . en-IN . The Hindu . 13 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  29. Web site: Hari . T. S. V. . Kizhakku Kadakarkarai Salai: Pathetic . 13 August 2023 . Rediff . en.
  30. Web site: 6 April 2007 . 'Veyil' to shine in Cannes! . . 17 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070406204549/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14421280 . 6 April 2007.
  31. News: 15 years of Vasanthabalan's Veyil: Interesting facts about the film . The Times of India . 13 August 2023 . 0971-8257.
  32. News: Koodal Nagar . 21 June 2007 . The Times of India . 20 March 2019 . 12 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200112093522/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/previews/Koodal-Nagar/articleshow/2138767.cms . live .
  33. Web site: From Unnimaya to Malar Miss: 8 smashing heroine entry scenes in Malayalam cinema . 6 December 2018 .
  34. News: 19 April 2007 . Riding a wave of success . en-IN . The Hindu . 13 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  35. Web site: 6 September 2014 . Movie Review : Aarya . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140906081522/http://www.sify.com/movies/aarya-review-tamil-14507623.html . 6 September 2014.
  36. Web site: 9 December 2007 . The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Stunning visuals, that's about it -- Rameswaram . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071209115827/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/12/07/stories/2007120750070200.htm . 9 December 2007.
  37. Web site: 16 October 2015 . Review : Deepavali . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151016023229/http://www.sify.com/movies/deepavali-review-tamil-pclwltcfabbci.html . 16 October 2015.
  38. Web site: Deepavali: Illogical fun . 13 August 2023 . Rediff.com.
  39. Web site: Vazhthukkal . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080122074745/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14591429&ctid=5&cid=2429 . 22 January 2008.
  40. Web site: Ontari is pasool vasool . 13 August 2023 . Rediff.com.
  41. Web site: Bhavana got her career back on track . 13 August 2023 . indiaherald.com . en.
  42. Web site: Go watch Jayam Kondaan! . 15 August 2023 . Rediff.com.
  43. Web site: Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded - Indian Express . 13 August 2023 . The Indian Express.
  44. Web site: 17 July 2023 . 2009 Malayalam Horror Movie Winter To Get A Sequel? What We Know . 15 August 2023 . News18 . en.
  45. Web site: Rajamani . Radhika . Review: Mahatma is verbose and preachy . 13 August 2023 . Rediff . en.
  46. Web site: 7 June 2023 . Bhavana returns to Tamil cinema with horror film The Door . 17 August 2023 . The News Minute . en.
  47. News: Top horror movies in Malayalam . The Times of India . 13 August 2023 . 0971-8257.
  48. Web site: Jackie - The New Indian Express . 14 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 10 May 2012 .
  49. Web site: 30 January 2011 . Kerala Box Office - January 11 to 26 . . 13 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110130044527/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14961510&cid=14625530 . 30 January 2011.
  50. Web site: Palicha . Paresh C. . The Metro is utterly disappointing . 13 August 2023 . Rediff . en.
  51. Web site: DHNS . Losing cellphone hurts in many ways . 15 August 2023 . Deccan Herald . en.
  52. Web site: Desam . A. B. P. . 6 June 2023 . పాన్ ఇండియా మూవీతో వస్తున్న నటి భావన - ఆసక్తి రేపుతున్న 'ది డోర్' ఫస్ట్ లుక్! . 17 August 2023 . telugu.abplive.com . te.
  53. Web site: 7 July 2012 . Kannada Review: 'Romeo' is a stylish entertainer . 14 August 2023 . News18 . en.
  54. Web site: 'Romeo' (Kannada) . 14 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 9 July 2012 .
  55. Web site: Interview I've tried to create my own version of Jaanu in '99', says Bhavana . 16 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 27 April 2019 .
  56. Web site: Asif Ali, Bhavana in 'Ozhimuri' . https://web.archive.org/web/20120525073748/http://www.sify.com/movies/asif-ali-bhavana-in-ozhimuri-news-malayalam-mfwmz8djcga.html . dead . 25 May 2012 . . 22 May 2012 . 3 June 2012.
  57. Web site: }} Ozhimuri is outstanding ]. 14 August 2023 . Rediff . en.
  58. News: 19 December 2019 . The 25 best Malayalam films of the decade: 'Premam', 'Maheshinte Prathikaram', 'Kumbalangi Nights' and more . en-IN . The Hindu . 14 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  59. Web site: Bhavana in Trivandrum Lodge. https://web.archive.org/web/20140116123536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-15/news-and-interviews/31702160_1_bhavana-trivandrum-lodge-film-industry . dead . 16 January 2014 . .
  60. News: 16 January 2017 . Yaare Koogadali completes 50 days . The Times of India . 14 August 2023 . 0971-8257.
  61. Web site: Movie Review: Yaare Koogadali . 14 August 2023 . NDTV.com.
  62. Web site: Asif, Bhavana in Honeybee . https://web.archive.org/web/20130216235015/http://www.sify.com/movies/asif-bhavana-in-honeybee-news-malayalam-ncntrFbahbc.html . dead . 16 February 2013 . . 7 March 2013.
  63. Web site: Palicha . Paresh C. . Review: Honey Bee is a mass entertainer . 14 August 2023 . Rediff . en.
  64. News: Shyamaprasad gives artistes their space . The Times of India . 7 March 2015 . 30 March 2015 . 31 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150531005716/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Shyamaprasad-gives-artistes-their-space/articleshow/46476337.cms . live.
  65. Web site: Chowka Review: Many stories, one impressive message . 15 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 4 February 2017 .
  66. Web site: Honey Bee 2.5 will have a grand release . 15 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 10 June 2017 .
  67. Web site: Bhavana is a teacher in Vilakkumaram . 11 June 2017 .
  68. News: 28 August 2022 . 'Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn': First look of Bhavana's Malayalam comeback film out . en-IN . The Hindu . 15 August 2023 . 0971-751X.
  69. Web site: DHNS . Tagaru Movie Review - A gory tale of revenge and redemption . 16 August 2023 . Deccan Herald . en.
  70. Web site: Tagaru review: Shivrajkumar's gangsta flick fall into the 'classics' category, Suri style . 16 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 24 February 2018 .
  71. Web site: 2 May 2019 . '99' review: Ganesh-Bhavana try to recreate '96' magic but fall short . 16 August 2023 . The News Minute . en.
  72. News: Chinminiki, The Lady Fire: Director A. Harsha unveils Bhavana's character in 'Bhajarangi 2' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028103928/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/chinminiki-the-lady-fire-director-a-harsha-unveils-bhavanas-character-in-bhajarangi-2/articleshow/86910001.cms . 28 October 2021 . 13 October 2021 . The Times of India . 10 October 2021 . en.
  73. Web site: 99 - the pangs of a long lost love . 16 August 2023 . The New Indian Express. 3 May 2019 .
  74. News: Bhavana set to return to Malayalam cinema after five years . . 16 March 2022 . 7 April 2022 . 9 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220409232657/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bhavana-set-to-return-to-malayalam-cinema-after-five-years/article65230342.ece . live.
  75. Web site: 23 February 2023 . #WelcomeBackBhavana: Colleagues to Bhavana on her comeback to Malayalam cinema . 14 August 2023 . The News Minute . en.
  76. News: Bhavana Menon breaks her silence on sexual assault case; Mammootty, Mohanlal, Konkona show solidarity . 23 January 2022 . The Economic Times . 11 January 2022 . For the uninitiated, Menon was reportedly kidnapped, attacked and molested in Kochi in 2017 and she had named actor Dileep as the main accused ... the case happened in 2017, and actor Dileep was released from jail within two months . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123164059/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/bhavana-menon-breaks-her-silence-on-sexual-assault-mammootty-mohanlal-konkona-show-solidarity/articleshow/88828297.cms . live.
  77. News: Babu . Ramesh . Actress kidnapping case: Kerala superstar Dileep arrested on conspiracy charges . 23 January 2022 . Hindustan Times . 10 July 2017 . en . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123164058/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/malayalam-superstar-dileep-arrested-on-conspiracy-charges-in-actress-kidnapping-case/story-IRuZVS0x0xEJsrywYOlgAM.html . live.
  78. News: Hiran . U. . Actor Dileep arrested in Malayalam actress abduction case . 23 January 2022 . The Hindu . 10 July 2017 . en-IN . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220112144207/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/actor-dileep-arrested-in-malayalam-actress-abduction-case/article19251754.ece . live.
  79. News: Tom . Disney . Dileep news: Exposing Dileep's affair led to actor's rape, says SIT . 23 January 2022 . The Times of India . 23 November 2017 . en . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123164058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/exposing-dileeps-affair-led-to-actors-rape-says-sit/articleshow/61759737.cms . live.
  80. News: Varier . Megha . After four attempts and 85 days in custody, Dileep gets bail in actor assault case . 23 January 2022 . The News Minute . 3 October 2017 . en . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123171410/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/after-four-attempts-and-85-days-custody-dileep-gets-bail-actor-assault-case-69362 . live.
  81. News: Actor Dileep, others appear before Crime Branch . 23 January 2022 . . Press Trust of India . 23 January 2022 . en . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123054241/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/actor-dileep-others-appear-before-crime-branch-7737500/ . live.
  82. Web site: After Actor Bhavana's Sexual Assault Complaint, Kerala Mulls Law for Protecting Women in Cinema . Theswaddle.com . 17 March 2022 . 7 April 2022 . 17 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220317072126/https://theswaddle.com/after-actor-bhavanas-sexual-assault-complaint-kerala-mulls-law-for-protecting-women-in-cinema/ . live.
  83. Web site: Survivor Bhavana Menon speaks out in alleged sexual assault case involving Malayalam actor Dileep . Gulf News . 10 January 2022 . 7 April 2022 . 7 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220407062107/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/survivor-bhavana-menon-speaks-out-in-alleged-sexual-assault-case-involving-malayalam-actor-dileep-1.84873799 . live.
  84. Web site: Malayalam actor Bhavana Menon engaged to Kannada producer Naveen. See pics . 10 March 2017 . 10 March 2017 . 10 March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170310020822/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actor-bhavana-menon-engaged-to-kannada-producer-naveen-4562213/ . live.
  85. Web site: Bhavana ties the knot with Naveen; see all photos, videos from their wedding | the Indian Express . 22 January 2018 . 22 January 2018 . 23 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072310/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bhavana-weds-naveen-see-first-wedding-photo-video-5034298/ . live.
  86. Web site: 23 January 2018 . Mammootty and Prithviraj attend Bhavana and Naveen's wedding reception. See photos . 14 August 2023 . The Indian Express . en.
  87. News: Bhavana said yes to 96 Kannada remake before seeing Tamil original . 11 December 2018 . . 17 January 2019 . 17 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190117122325/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bhavana-said-yes-to-96-kannada-remake-before-seeing-tamil-original-1407102-2018-12-11 . live.
  88. Web site: Bhavana, a drug dealer in Inspector Vikram . The New Indian Express . 7 March 2018 . 7 March 2020 . 11 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191211122341/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/mar/06/bhavana-a-drug-dealer-in-inspector-vikram-1783020.html . live.
  89. Web site: Darling Krishna and Bhavana starrer srikrishna@gmail.com to release on Vijayadashami . 13 October 2021 . The Times of India . en . 30 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210930081255/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darling-krishna-and-bhavana-starrer-srikrishnagmail-com-to-release-on-vijayadashami/articleshow/86639460.cms . live.
  90. Web site: Bhavana returns to Malayalam cinema with Ntikkakkakkoru Premandaarnnu . 17 March 2022 . The New Indian Express . 16 March 2022 . 17 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220317143452/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/mar/16/bhavana-returns-to-malayalam-cinema-with-ntikkakkakkoru-premandaarnnu-2430868.html . live.
  91. Web site: Actor Bhavana Menon to Return to Malayalam Films . 17 March 2022 . The Wire . 16 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220316162733/https://thewire.in/film/actor-bhavana-menon-to-return-to-malayalam-films . live.
  92. Web site: Deviprasad Shetty, Vijay Raghavendra reunite for Case of Kondana . 6 September 2022 . . 6 September 2022 . en . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906073635/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/sep/06/deviprasad-shetty-vijay-raghavendra-reunite-for-case-of-kondana-34445.html . live.
  93. Web site: 'ಕೇಸ್ ಆಫ್ ಕೊಂಡನಾ' ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ಒಂದಾದ ದೇವಿಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಜಯ್ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ! . 6 September 2022 . Kannadaprabha . 6 September 2022 . kn . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906085153/https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cinema/news/2022/sep/06/deviprasad-shetty-vijay-raghavendra-reunite-for-case-of-kondana-476306.html . live.
  94. News: 'Nadikar,' starring Tovino Thomas and Soubin Shahir, gets a release date . 4 February 2024 . . en.
  95. Web site: Bhavana Menon teams up with Kaapa director Shaji Kailas for a thriller titled Hunt . 1 February 2023 . India Today . 13 January 2023 . en . 1 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201195801/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bhavana-menon-teams-up-with-kaapa-prithviraj-sukumaran-director-shaji-kailas-for-a-thriller-titled-hunt-2321146-2023-01-13 . live.
  96. News: Bhavana to play a double role in her next Kannada film titled 'Pink Note' . 13 May 2022 . The Times of India . 13 May 2022 . en . 13 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220513072449/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhavana-to-play-a-double-role-in-her-next-kannada-film-titled-pink-note/articleshow/91536328.cms . live.
  97. News: Exclusive: Bhavana Menon to play twin sisters in next . 27 May 2022 . The Times of India . 25 May 2022 . en . 26 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220526094915/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-bhavana-menon-to-play-twin-sisters-in-next/articleshow/91767336.cms . live.
  98. News: 2024-04-23 . Aishwarya Rajesh, Bhavana Menon to star in Dhananjaya's next . 2024-04-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  99. Web site: Sharadhaa . A. . 2024-04-23 . Bhavana Menon to collaborate with Shivarajkumar again with in Uttarakaanda . 2024-04-23 . Cinema Express . en.
  100. News: 8 June 2023 . Bhavana will make her comeback in Tamil cinema after 13 years! . The Times of India . 8 June 2023 . 0971-8257 . 8 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230608114055/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bhavana-will-make-her-comeback-in-tamil-cinema-after-13-years/articleshow/100763574.cms . live.

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