Kalyani Priyadarshan
Biography
Kalyani Priyadarshan is an Indian actress born on April 5, 1993, in Chennai, India. She is the daughter of filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy. Kalyani began her career behind the scenes, working as an assistant production designer on films such as Krrish 3 and Iru Mugan. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Hello, opposite Akhil Akkineni, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. Kalyani has appeared in successful films like Chitralahari and Ranarangam. She predominantly works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries, with a known credit count of 25.
Career overview
Kalyani Priyadarshan is an Indian actress who appears in the Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Hello, opposite Akhil Akkineni. This film earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. Following her debut, Kalyani appeared in successful films like Chitralahari and Ranarangam.
Kalyani's acting career has been marked by her appearances in a variety of films. Her known credits include 25 films. She has worked in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. Kalyani's filmography showcases her versatility as an actress, with roles in a range of genres.
Kalyani's success in the film industry has been recognized with a Filmfare Award South. Her career has been marked by her appearances in successful films, and she continues to work in the Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries.
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Full filmography
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025) as Chandra Ananya / Kalliyankattu Neeli
- Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira (2025) as Nidhi Sudheesh
- Varshangalkku Shesham (2024) as Annie
- Antony (2023) as Ann Maria
- Sesham Mike-il Fathima (2023) as Fathima Noorjahan
- Bro Daddy (2022) as Anna
- Pearle Maaney Show (2022) as Self
- Hridayam (2022) as Nithya Balagopal
- Thallumaala (2022) as Fathima 'Beepathu' Beevi
- Maanaadu (2021) as Seethalakshmi
- Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) as Aisha
- Varane Avashyamund (2020) as Nikhitha / Nikki
- Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020) as younger Lakshmi Krishnan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
- Ranarangam (2019) as Geeta
- Chitralahari (2019) as Chitra
- Hero (2019) as Meera
- Hello! (2017) as Priya
- Iru Mugan (2016) Assistant Production Design
- Pralay
- Genie
- Sivakarthikeyan - Venkat Prabhu Film
- Lokah Chapter 2: Michael as Chandra Ananya / Kalliyankattu Neeli
- Marshal
- Potential Studios Production - 7
- KH 237