Amala Paul
Biography
Amala Paul is an Indian film actress and producer born on October 26, 1991, in Kochi, Kerala, India. She primarily works in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. After appearing in supporting roles in the Malayalam film Neelathamara and the Tamil film Veerasekaran, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a controversial character in Sindhu Samaveli. Despite that film's failure, she became noted after playing the title role in Mynaa, for which she also received critical acclaim. While working on Deiva Thirumagal in 2011, she was romantically linked to director A. L. Vijay, though she initially denied they were dating. The pair subsequently fell in love and announced in early 2014 that they were set to marry by mid 2014. She is a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Filmfare Award South, and two South Indian International Movie Awards.
Career overview
Amala Paul is an Indian actress and producer born on October 26, 1991, in Kochi, Kerala, India. She primarily works in the Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. Her career began with supporting roles in the Malayalam film Neelathamara and the Tamil film Veerasekaran. She subsequently gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of a controversial character in the film Sindhu Samaveli. Despite the failure of that film, she became notably recognized after playing the title role in Mynaa, for which she received critical acclaim for her work.
As her career progressed into 2011, she worked on Deiva Thirumagal. During that time, she was romantically linked to director A. L. Vijay, though she initially denied that the pair were dating. The two subsequently fell in love and announced in early 2014 that they were set to get married by the middle of 2014. Throughout her career, she has accumulated numerous known credits in acting and is recognized as a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Filmfare Award South, and two South Indian International Movie Awards.
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Full Filmography
51 titles- 29th February (2025)
- The Goat Life (2024) as Sainu
- Level Cross (2024) as Chaitali / Shikha
- Bholaa (2023) as Dr. Swara
- Christopher (2023) as Sulekha
- Ranjish Hi Sahi (2022) as Amna Parvez
- Pearle Maaney Show (2022) as Self
- Adho Andha Paravai Pola (2022)
- Victim (2022) as Anjana
- Cadaver (2022) as Bhadra Thangavel
- Cadaver (2022) Producer
- The Teacher (2022) as Devika
- Pitta Kathalu (2021) as Meera
- Kudi Yedamaithe (2021) as Durga
- Kutty Story (2021) as Mrinalini
- Aadai (2019) as Kamini
- Ayushman Bhava (2019)
- Ratsasan (2018) as Vijayalakshmi "Viji"
- Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018) as Anu/ Vinitha
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) as Shalini
- Thiruttu Payale 2 (2017) as Agal Vilakku Selvam
- Hebbuli (2017) as Nandini
- Achayans (2017) as Rita Fernadaz
- Amma Kanakku (2016) as Santi Gopal
- 2 Penkuttikal (2016) as Social Activist
- Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum (2016) as Jiya
- Mili (2015) as Mili Nair
- Lailaa O Lailaa (2015) as Anjali Menon
- Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015) as Indumathi
- Pasanga 2 (2015) as Venba Tamizh Naadan
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) as Guest Appearance
- Nimirndhu Nil (2014) as Poomari Mariappan
- Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014) as Cameo
- Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) as Shalini
- Naayak (2013) as Nandini
- Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013) as Irene
- Thalaivaa (2013) as Meera Narayanan
- Iddarammayilatho (2013) as Komali Sankarabharanam
- Run Baby Run (2012) as Renuka
- Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) as Charulatha
- Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012) as Parvathi
- Vettai (2012) as Jayanthi
- Akashathinte Niram (2012) as Young Girl
- Bejawada (2011) as Geethanjali
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Swetha
- Ithu Nammude Katha (2011) as Aiswarya
- Mynaa (2010) as Mynna
- Sindhu Samaveli (2010) as Sundari
- Neelathamara (2009) as Beena
- Half
- Dvija
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Amala Paul best known for?
Amala Paul is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Naayak (2013), Run Baby Run (2012), Deiva Thirumagal (2011), Movie Room (2018).
When and where was Amala Paul born?
Amala Paul was born on October 26, 1991 in Kochi, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Amala Paul have?
Amala Paul has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2025.
What is Amala Paul's background in cinema and television?
Amala Paul is an Indian film actress and producer born on October 26, 1991, in Kochi, Kerala, India. She primarily works in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. After appearing in supporting roles in the Malayalam film Neelathamara and the Tamil film Veerasekaran, she received critical acclaim for her portraya...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Swetha — aged about 19
- Run Baby Run (2012) as Renuka — aged about 20
- Naayak (2013) as Nandini — aged about 21
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