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Kani Thiru Age
Exact age: 32 years, 5 months, 12 days
Kani Thiru at a Glance
Kani Thiru is 32 years old. The Tamil television host and actress, born Karthika Agathiyan, was born on 7 May 1994 in Theni, Tamil Nadu. She is best known as the winner of Cooku with Comali season 2 and as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil 9.
Who is Kani Thiru?
Kani Thiru is a Tamil TV personality and actress. Her real name is Karthika Agathiyan, and she is the eldest daughter of National Award-winning director Agathiyan, known for the film Kadhal Kottai. She is married to film director Thiru.
She started out as a TV host on Makkal TV, won the cooking reality show Cooku with Comali season 2 on Star Vijay in 2021, made her acting debut in the web series Parachute, and entered the Bigg Boss Tamil 9 house in 2025.
How Old is Kani Thiru?
Kani Thiru is exactly 32 years, 5 months, 12 days old today. She was born on Saturday, 7 May 1994, which makes her a Millennial.
She was 26 years old when she won Cooku with Comali season 2 in April 2021, and 31 years old when she took part in Bigg Boss Tamil 9.
Kani Thiru Birthday and Zodiac Sign
Kani Thiru celebrates her birthday every year on 7 May. People born between 20 April and 20 May belong to the Taurus zodiac sign, so Kani is a Taurus. Taurus is an earth sign usually linked with patience, loyalty and a love of good food.
Early Life and Family
Kani was born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, into a film family. Her father, Agathiyan, is a well-known Tamil director who won the National Film Award for Best Direction for Kadhal Kottai (1996). Her mother’s name is Radha.
She is the eldest of three sisters. Her sister Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan is an actress married to director Feroz, and her youngest sister Niranjani Ahathian is a costume designer and actress married to director Desingh Periyasamy.
Kani Thiru Career Timeline by Age
| Age | Year | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| – | 2008–2011 | Hosted the show Sol Vilaiyattu on Makkal TV |
| 26 | 2020–2021 | Took part in Cooku with Comali season 2 on Star Vijay |
| 26 | 2021 | Won Cooku with Comali season 2 in the grand finale on 14 April 2021 |
| 26–27 | 2021 | Appeared on Start Music season 2 |
| 29–30 | 2024 | Made her acting debut in the Disney+ Hotstar web series Parachute |
| 31 | 2025 | Entered the Bigg Boss Tamil 9 house on Day 1, 5 October 2025 |
| 31 | 2025 | Was evicted from Bigg Boss Tamil 9 on Day 84, in late December 2025 |
Physical Appearance
Kani Thiru height is 5 ft 2 in (157cm) and her weight is not confirmed.
Kani Thiru Net Worth
There is no official figure for Kani Thiru’s net worth. Her income comes from television shows, web series, reality show appearances and brand promotions on social media. She also won a cash prize of ₹5 lakh along with the trophy for winning Cooku with Comali season 2.
Kani Thiru Husband and Children
Kani Thiru is married to Tamil film director Thiru, known for films such as Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai, Samar and Naan Sigappu Manithan. The couple married in 2009.
They have two daughters, Diya and Tashmai.
Awards and Achievements
- Winner of Cooku with Comali season 2, at 26 (2021)
- Bigg Boss Tamil 9 contestant who stayed 84 days in the house, at 31 (2025)
Lesser-Known Facts About Kani Thiru
- Her real name is Karthika Agathiyan.
- Her father Agathiyan was the first Tamil director to win the National Film Award for Best Direction.
- Both of her younger sisters are also married to film directors.
- Her winning dish in the Cooku with Comali season 2 finale was Chinese biryani.
Social Media
Instagram: @kanithiru10
Kani Thiru Age FAQs
How old is Kani Thiru?
Kani Thiru is 32 years old. She was born on 7 May 1994.
When is Kani Thiru’s birthday?
Kani Thiru’s birthday is on 7 May.
What is Kani Thiru’s zodiac sign?
Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
What is Kani Thiru’s real name?
Kani Thiru’s real name is Karthika Agathiyan.
Who is Kani Thiru’s husband?
Kani Thiru is married to Tamil film director Thiru.
Who is Kani Thiru’s father?
Her father is National Award-winning Tamil director Agathiyan.
Did Kani Thiru win Bigg Boss Tamil 9?
No. Kani Thiru was evicted on Day 84. Divya Ganesh won Bigg Boss Tamil 9.
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