Actor
Kalyani Priyadarshan
Based In
Kochi, Kerala
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2017 – Present
Kalyani Priyadarshan Biography
Basic Details
- Full Name: Kalyani Priyadarshan
- Date of Birth: 5 April 1993
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Model, Production Designer
- Years Active: 2017 – Present
- Height: 5′2″ (1.58 m)
- Languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, English
Family Background
- Father: Priyadarshan (Renowned Indian filmmaker)
- Mother: Lissy (Former Indian actress)
- Brother: Siddharth Priyadarshan
- Family Origin: Malayali family based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Education
- Schooling: Lady Andal School, Chennai
- College: Parsons School of Design, New York
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design / Architecture
- Additional Training: Studied theatre and film-related courses in the U.S.
Career highlight
- Worked as Assistant Production Designer in Krrish 3 (2013, Bollywood)
- Worked as Assistant Art Director in Iru Mugan (2016, Tamil)
- Gained hands-on technical experience before starting her acting career
Telugu Films
- Hello! (2017)
- Chitralahari (2019)
- Ranarangam (2019)
- Padi Padi Leche Manasu (Cameo, 2018)
- Bro (2023)
Tamil Films
- Hero (2019)
- Maanaadu (2021)
- Sardar (2022)
- Thugs (2023)
Malayalam Films
- Varane Avashyamund (2020)
- Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021)
- Hridayam (2022)
- Bro Daddy (2022)
- Thallumaala (2022)
- Antony (2023)
Recent Activities
1.Film Release: Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra
- Major box office success
- Featured as the first female superhero in Malayalam cinema
2.Upcoming Film Promotion: Genie
- Co-stars: Jayam Ravi and Krithi Shetty
- Recently launched the first song “Abdi Abdi”
- Showcased a new, creatively challenging role involving belly dancing
Awards List
| Year | Title / Award Name | Role / Category | Language / Film | Result / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hello | Priya / Junnu | Telugu | Film Debut |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut – South (Hello) | Telugu | Won |
| 2018 | SIIMA Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu (Hello) | Telugu | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Debut Heroine of the Year (Hello) | Telugu | Won |
| 2019 | Chitralahari | Lahari | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Ranarangam | Geetha | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Hero | Meera | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamund | Nikhitha “Nikki” | Malayalam | Malayalam Debut |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Young Lakshmi Krishnan | Tamil (Segment: “Ilamai Idho Idho”) | Anthology |
| 2021 | Maanaadu | Seethalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Aisha | Malayalam | Epic Historical Film |
| 2022 | Hridayam | Nithya Balagopal | Malayalam | Major Critical & Commercial Success |
| 2022 | Bro Daddy | Anna Kurian | Malayalam | |
| 2022 | Thallumaala | Fathima Beevi “Beepathu” | Malayalam | Box Office Hit |
| 2022 | SIIMA Awards | Best Female Debut – Malayalam (Varane Avashyamund) | Malayalam | Won |
| 2023 | Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Fathima Noorjahan “Pathu” | Malayalam | Lead Role |
| 2023 | Antony | Ann Maria | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam (Bro Daddy) | Malayalam | Won |
| 2024 | Varshangalkku Shesham | Annie John | Malayalam | |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam (Sesham Mike-il Fathima) | Malayalam | Nominated |
| 2024 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam (Sesham Mike-il Fathima) | Malayalam | Nominated |
| 2024 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Actress – Malayalam (Sesham Mike-il Fathima) | Malayalam | Nominated |
| 2025 | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Chandra / Kalliyankattu Neeli | Malayalam | First Female Superhero in Malayalam Cinema |
| 2025 | Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira | Nidhi | Malayalam | Upcoming |
| 2025 | Genie | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
| 2025 | Marshal | TBA | TBA | Filming |
About Kalyani Priyadarshan
Kalyani Priyadarshan is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, and the daughter of filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy.
She was born on 5 April 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Her debut film was Hello! (2017) in Telugu, opposite Akhil Akkineni.
Her notable films include Hridayam, Thallumaala, Maanaadu, Bro Daddy, and Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra.
Yes, she has won 5 major awards, including the Filmfare Award South and SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut.