Actor
Priyamani
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Years Active
2003 – Present
Priyamani Biography
Priyamani Personal Details
- Full Name: Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer (Priyamani)
- Nickname: Pillu
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Date of Birth: 4 June 1984
- Age: 42 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Religion: Hindu
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Mustafa Raj (married in 2017)
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- Schooling: Bengaluru
- College: Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, Bengaluru
- Qualification: Graduate
Family
- Father: Vasudeva Mani Iyer
- Mother: Latha Mani Iyer
- Cousin: Vidya Balan (widely reported relation)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Film debut with Evare Atagaadu (Telugu) |
| 2004 | Entered Tamil cinema with Kangalal Kaidhu Sei and Malayalam cinema with Sathyam |
| 2006 | First major Telugu success with Pellaina Kothalo |
| 2007 | Breakthrough performance as Muthazhagu in Paruthiveeran; won National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2007 | Commercial success with Yamadonga alongside NTR Jr. |
| 2008 | Critically acclaimed role in Malayalam film Thirakkatha |
| 2009 | Kannada debut with Raam |
| 2010 | Appeared in bilingual projects Raavan (Hindi) and Raavanan (Tamil) directed by Mani Ratnam |
| 2010 | Popular Malayalam film Pranchiyettan and the Saint |
| 2012 | Dual-role performance in Chaarulatha received widespread praise |
| 2013 | Special dance appearance in Bollywood blockbuster Chennai Express |
| 2014 | Expanded television career as judge on D 4 Dance |
| 2016 | Became one of the most recognized dance reality show judges across South India |
| 2017 | Featured in successful Kannada film Chowka |
| 2019 | Entered web-series space with The Family Man as Suchitra Tiwari |
| 2020 | Starred in Hindi film Ateet released on ZEE5 |
| 2021 | Acclaimed performance in Telugu film Naarappa |
| 2021 | Continued success with Season 2 of The Family Man |
| 2022 | Lead role in OTT hit Bhamakalapam |
| 2022 | Appeared in Virata Parvam and Salaam Venky |
| 2023 | Played Chief Minister Dakshayani in Custody |
| 2023 | National visibility increased with role as Lakshmi in blockbuster Jawan |
| 2023 | Critically appreciated performance in Malayalam film Neru |
| 2024 | Returned as Anupama Mohan in Bhamakalapam 2 |
| 2024 | Portrayed Rajeshwari Swaminathan in Article 370 |
| 2024 | Played Saira Rahim in sports drama Maidaan |
| 2025 | Starred in Malayalam film Officer on Duty |
| 2025 | Headlined Tamil web series Good Wife |
| 2026 | Appeared in S Saraswathi (Telugu) |
| 2026 | Working on upcoming films Jana Nayagan, G.D.N, and Golmaal 5 |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best Actress | National Film Award | Paruthiveeran | Won |
| 2007 | Best Actress | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Paruthiveeran | Won |
| 2007 | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare Award South | Paruthiveeran | Won |
| 2007 | Best Actress | Vijay Award | Paruthiveeran | Won |
| 2008 | Best Actress – Malayalam | Filmfare Award South | Thirakkatha | Won |
| 2009 | Best Actress – Kannada | Filmfare Award South | Raam | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Actress – Malayalam | Filmfare Award South | Pranchiyettan and the Saint | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Actress – Kannada | Filmfare Award South | Chaarulatha | Won |
| 2012 | Best Actress | Suvarna Film Award | Chaarulatha | Won |
| 2012 | Best Actress – Kannada | SIIMA Award | Chaarulatha | Won |
| 2016 | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Award South | Mana Oori Ramayanam | Nominated |
| 2017 | Contribution to Tamil Cinema | Kalaimamani Award | Career Achievement | Won |
| 2020 | Best Actor Series (Female) – Drama | Filmfare OTT Award | The Family Man | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Actor, Drama Series (Female) – Critics Choice | Filmfare OTT Award | The Family Man | Won |
| 2022 | Best Actress – Telugu | SIIMA Award | Narappa | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | SIIMA Award | Virata Parvam | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Award South | Virata Parvam | Nominated |
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | IIFA Award | Article 370 | Nominated |
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Award | Article 370 | Nominated |
About Priyamani
Priyamani is an Indian actress who works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi films, and web series.
She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Paruthiveeran (2007).
Priyamani is married to Mustafa Raj.
The Family Man, where she played Suchitra Tiwari.
Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.