Aswini Mahalakshmi has an under graduate degree in visual communication and has worked at the media channel Puthiya Thalaimurai. She completed her Diploma in Film Technology from MGR Film and Television Institute. Aswini has worked as a conformist or assistant colorist on a number of films such as Thupparivalan, Magalirmattum, Sakkapodu podu raja, Savarakathi, Ispade Raja and Idhaya Rani. Besides these films she has worked on numerous short films.