Kalyani Priyadarshan

Born: 1992-04-05

Kalyani Priyadarshan (born on April 5, 1993) is an Indian actress known for her significant contributions to the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries. She has swiftly carved out a notable space for herself in the South Indian cinema landscape. Before embarking on her acting career, Kalyani pursued her education in the United States. She studied architecture at Parsons School of Design in New York City and also attended an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. During her time in the U.S., she gained valuable experience working as an assistant production designer on films like "Krrish 3" (2013) and "Iru Mugan" (2016), which provided her with a solid foundation in the film industry. Kalyani made her acting debut with the Telugu film "Hello" (2017), directed by Vikram Kumar. Her portrayal of Priya garnered widespread acclaim and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South, marking a promising start to her career. Following her debut, Kalyani continued to impress with her performances in several Telugu films. In 2019, she starred in "Chitralahari," directed by Kishore Tirumala, and "Ranarangam," directed by Sudheer Varma. Both films showcased her versatility and acting prowess, solidifying her reputation in the industry. In the Tamil film industry, Kalyani made her debut with "Hero" (2019), an action thriller directed by P.S. Mithran. Her performance in the film was well-received, further establishing her as a talented actress across multiple regional cinemas. Kalyani's Malayalam film debut came with "Varane Avashyamund" (2020), directed by Anoop Sathyan. Her role in this family drama was highly praised, and she continued to gain recognition with subsequent performances in Malayalam films such as "Hridayam" (2022) and "Bro Daddy" (2022). Her contributions to cinema have earned her several accolades, including the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu, solidifying her status as a rising star in the South Indian film industry. Kalyani Priyadarshan's career is marked by a series of successful films and acclaimed performances, highlighting her as one of the most promising actresses in contemporary Indian cinema


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Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea

as Aisha
Released: 2021-12-01

‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval...

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Hridayam

as Nithya Balagopal
Released: 2022-01-21

Arun and Darshana are first-year engineering students and they fall in love soon after their...

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Thallumaala

as Fathima 'Beepathu' Beevi
Released: 2022-08-12

Wazim is young, carefree and often drawn to fights. But when love blooms with a star vlogger,...

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Varane Avashyamund

as Nikhitha / Nikki
Released: 2020-02-07

A divorced woman trying to get hired as a French tutor and teaching classical dance, and she has...

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Varshangalkku Shesham

as Annie
Released: 2024-04-11

Set in the 1970s and '80s, a man of many talents and an aspiring filmmaker come together in...

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Hello!

as Priya
Released: 2017-12-22

Avinash/Seenu is a street urchin brought up by his loving adoptive parents Saru and Prakash. The...

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Putham Pudhu Kaalai

as younger Lakshmi Krishnan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Released: 2020-10-16

Putham Pudhu Kaalai brings together 5 of the most celebrated directors in Tamil cinema - Sudha...

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Genie

as uncredited
Released: 2025-03-28

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Hero

as Meera
Released: 2019-12-18

A fraudster gets to fulfill his childhood dream of being a superhero when he takes on a ruthless...

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Chitralahari

as Chitra
Released: 2019-04-13

Vijay is a down-on-luck mechanical engineer who’s looking for that big break in life. Both his...

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Ranarangam

as Geeta
Released: 2019-08-15

Deva is a powerful gangster from Visakhapatnam who moves to Spain to put his past behind him....

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Maanaadu

as Seethalakshmi
Released: 2021-11-24

A Muslim man, who is stuck in a time loop, has to stop a political rally from taking place in...

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Bro Daddy

as Anna
Released: 2022-01-26

John Kattady and his wife Annamma think about marrying off their son Eesho to Anna, who is the...

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Antony

as Ann Maria
Released: 2023-12-01

Antony is a ruthless gangster in a town and has a close-knit group, which includes Ann Maria, a...

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Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira

as uncredited
Released: 2025-05-16

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Sesham Mike-il Fathima

as Fathima Noorjahan
Released: 2023-11-17

The story revolves around Fathima and her inspiring journey of becoming a football commentator.

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