Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer (June 4, 1984), better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She is best known for earning a National Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Muththazhagu in the 2006 Tamil film Paruthi Veeran, and for her role as Malavika in the 2008 Malayalam film Thirakkatha, for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Actress.
Priyamani was born in an Tamil Speaking Iyer family in Palakkad, Kerala, and grew up in Bangalore. As a result of her dynamic exposure in different South Indian states, she speaks Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. After completing her schooling, Priyamani modeled for print advertisements. As a subsequent result of her extended modeling, she began to earn opportunities to star in films. After being approached by several directors and being considered for roles, she finally starred in director Bharathiraja's film Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, which was released in 2004. She is currently completing a B.A. in Psychology. She is the cousin of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan.
Priyamani Filmography
Evare Atagaadu
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Satyam
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Otta Nanayam
Pellaina Kothalo
Madhu
Paruthi Veeran
Toss
Yamadonga
Nava Vasantham
Malaikottai
Thotta
Hare Ram
Thirakkatha
King
Drona
Mitrudu
Puthiya Mukham
Arumugam
Ninaithale Inikkum
Pravarakhyudu
Raam
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Sadhyam
Golimaar
Raavanan
Raavan
Pranchiyettan and the Saint
Eno Onthara
Rakta Charitra II
Ragada
Vishnuvardhana
Untitled Raghava Loki Project
Kshetram
Raaj