Vinodhini Vaidynathan is a Tamil theatre and film actor. She has been trained in physical theatre at Koothuppattarai, a Tamil theatre repertory, and in clown theatre with the Clowns Without Borders, France. She also writes and directs for stage. She completed her B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Ethiraj College for Women followed by a Masters in Business Administration from Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore. She worked in corporate HR for four years before she started to work in theatre. She was previously married to A Sivakumar.