Kalyani Priyadarshan
Actor

Kalyani Priyadarshan

Active Malayalam Actor
Based In Kochi, Kerala
Origin Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active 2017 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

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.

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