Kalyani Priyadarshan
About Kalyani Priyadarshan
Kalyani Priyadarshan (born April 5, 1993) is an Indian actress who appears in the Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries. Daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy, Kalyani began her career behind the scenes, working as an assistant production designer on films like Krrish 3 (2013) and Iru Mugan (2016) after studying architecture design in New York and interning at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Hello (2017), opposite Akhil Akkineni, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. Following this, she appeared in successful films like Chitralahari (2019) and Ranarangam (2019).
Kalyani made her Tamil debut with Hero (2019), and transitioned into the Malayalam film industry with Varane Avashyamund (2020), directed by Anoop Sathyan, where she starred alongside Dulquer Salmaan, Shobana, and Suresh Gopi. The film’s success cemented her place in the industry, and she went on to play notable roles in Hridayam (2022), Bro Daddy (2022), Thallumaala (2022) and Lokah Chapter 1 (2025)
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Maanaadu Thriller | 24 Nov 2021 | Seethalakshmi | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2021
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Kalyani Priyadarshan – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Kalyani Priyadarshan is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Kalyani Priyadarshan has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Venkat Prabhu, S. J. Suryah, Anjena Kirti. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Kalyani Priyadarshan has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Thriller, Action, Science fiction. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Kalyani Priyadarshan made their film debut in 2021 with the film Maanaadu. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
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Kalyani Priyadarshan has been part of 1 film in Indian, spanning genres such as Thriller, Action, Science fiction.
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Kalyani Priyadarshan's notable films include "Maanaadu". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Kalyani Priyadarshan works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Kalyani Priyadarshan (born April 5, 1993) is an Indian actress who appears in the Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries. Daughter of acclaimed ...
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Kalyani Priyadarshan made their Indian debut in 2021 with the film "Maanaadu".
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Kalyani Priyadarshan has worked in Thriller (1 film), Action (1 film), Science fiction (1 film) in their film career.