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Payal Radhakrishna
Active Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil Cinema & Streaming
- FromMangalore, Karnataka, India
- Based inIndia
- Age30 years
- Active2014–Present
- Updated
Payal Radhakrishna – Biography
Payal Radhakrishna – Full Information
- Full Name: Payal Radhakrishna
- Popular Name: Payal Radhakrishna
- Nickname: Payal
- Profession: Actress and Model
- Known For: Notable roles in South Indian cinema and web series, particularly the psychological thriller Bhinna, the crime drama Bengaluru Underworld, and the romantic-comedy series Tharagathi Gadhi Daati.
- Date of Birth: August 13, 1996
- Age: 29 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- Hometown: Mysore / Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Bengaluru / Mumbai, India
- Profession Category: Actress / South Indian Cinema
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Radhakrishna
- Mother: Dr. Chethana Radhakrishna
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Unmarried / Private
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education
- School: Lions West Public School, Mysore
- College: Vidyashram College, Mysore
- Qualification: Pre-University Course; Proficiency Grade in Bharatnatyam & Vidwath Exams (Karnataka State Board)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2014 | Started modeling career with Prasad Bidapa Model Management in Bangalore, featuring in ads for Bhima Jewellers and Rexona. |
| 2017 | Made her feature film debut as Sirisha in the Kannada crime drama Bengaluru Underworld. |
| 2019 | Achieved critical acclaim portraying Kaveri/Devaki, a schizophrenic character, in the Kannada psychological thriller Bhinna. |
| 2021 | Expanded into OTT platforms, starring in the Aha Telugu web series Tharagathi Gadhi Daati and ZEE5’s Tamil series Singa Penne. |
| 2024 | Appeared in the Telugu thriller feature film Prasanna Vadanam. |
| 2026 | Starred in the Telugu family entertainer Papam Prathap, streaming on ETV Win. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2019 | Madrid International Film Festival | Best Actress in a Regional Film | Bhinna | Nominated |
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About Payal Radhakrishna
What are Payal Radhakrishna's most famous movie roles?
She is best known for her complex dual role as Kaveri and Devaki in the award-winning thriller Bhinna, and for playing Sirisha in Bengaluru Underworld.
Does Payal Radhakrishna have any formal dance training?
Yes, she is professionally trained in Bharatnatyam. She completed her proficiency grade and Vidwath exams through the Karnataka State Board under the tutelage of her mother, Dr. Chethana Radhakrishna.
Where did Payal Radhakrishna train in acting or start her career?
She started her career in the entertainment industry as a model in 2014, working with Prasad Bidapa Model Management in Bangalore before transitioning to film.
Which popular web series has she starred in?
She is highly recognized for her role in the hit Telugu romantic-comedy web series Tharagathi Gadhi Daati on Aha, as well as the Tamil series Singa Penne on ZEE5.
What is her educational background?
She completed her schooling at Lions West Public School in Mysore and pursued a Pre-University course at Vidyashram College, Mysore.
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