11. Kalyani Priyadarshan
Kalyani Priyadarshan is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. She began her film career as an assistant production designer before making her acting debut in Hello (2017), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu.
Kalyani was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on April 5, 1993, to filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy. Siddharth is her younger brother. Kalyani attended Chennai’s Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School before graduating from New York City’s Parsons School of Design with a degree in architecture.
Kalyani returned to India after graduation and worked as an assistant production designer on the Hindi film Krrish 3 (2013) and the Tamil film Irumugan (2016). She made her Telugu cinema debut in Hello (2017), starring Akhil Akkineni. The film was a critical and commercial success, and critics complimented Kalyani’s performance. For her performance in the film, she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu.
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Since then, Kalyani has been in a number of successful films, including Chitralahari (2019), Varane Avashyamund (2020), Maanaadu (2021), Bro Daddy (2022), Hridayam (2022), and Thallumaala (2022). She is a well-known actress in the South Indian cinema industry, noted for her beauty, acting talent, and dance abilities.
Kalyani is a dynamic actress who has taken on a range of roles during her career. She has appeared in a wide range of films, including action, romance, comedy, and drama. She is well-known for her ability to bring any persona to life and has received critical accolades for her work.
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Kalyani is also a prominent model who has starred in several commercials. She represents various businesses, including Kalyan Jewellers and Ajio. She has appeared on the covers of several magazines, including “Ritz” and “You & I.”
Kalyani is a role model for many young ladies because of her upbeat attitude and excellent work ethic. She is a great star of the South Indian cinema industry and an inspiration to many.
