Kalyani Priyadarshan is an Indian actress and the daughter of notable filmmaker Priyadarshan. She worked as an assistant production designer and art director before making her debut in the 2017 Telugu film, Hello, alongside Akhil Akkineni.
Her acting credits include Hero, Ranarangam, Varane Avashyamund, Putham Pudhu Kaalai, Hridayam, Maanaadu, and Bro Daddy. She has amassed over 2.4 million followers on her Instagram account.
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Biography and Age
Kalyani Priyadarshan was born on the 5th April of 1992, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is currently 30 years old.
| Birth Name | Kalyani Priyadarshan |
| Nickname | Kalyani |
| Date of Birth | April 5, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aries |
| Profession | Actress, Art director, Production designer, |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Malayali and Tamil (Indian) |
Family
- Father – Priyadarshan (Filmmaker)
- Mother – Lissy Lakshmi (Actress)
- Siblings – Siddharth (Younger Brother)
- Relatives – Grandparents – K. Soman Nair, Pookkattupady Ealiyamma, Nellikaattil Pappachan, Rajamma
Education
Kalyani Priyadarshan attended Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai. She earned her degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, New York City, New York.
Kalyani Priyadarshan Love Life
Kalyani has kept her personal life discreet from the media and thus we are unable to say anything about her love life and past relationships.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 4 inches Centimeters – 163 cm Meters – 1.63 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 50 kg Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Short Stature |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Kalyani Priyadarshan made her silver screen debut with the 2017 Telugu film, Hello for her roles as Priya / Junnu alongside Akhil Akkineni.
In 2019, she was selected to play the role of a female lead in PS Mithran’s Hero starring Sivakarthikeyan. The film was released in late 2019, marking her debut in Tamil.
Her Malayalam debut film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, a historical war film, directed by her father Priyadarshan is set to premiere in 2020.
Kalyani Priyadarshan Facts
She is a trained dancer and has performed at various events.
After graduation, she briefly worked at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
Her parents divorced in 2014.
Kalyani worked as an assistant production designer under Sabu Cyril in the Bollywood film Krrish 3, and later in 2016, she worked as an assistant art director in the Tamil film Iru Mugan.
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South and the 7th South Indian International Movie Awards for her work in the Telugu film, Hello.
Kalyani attended an acting workshop at Adishakti Theatre in Pondicherry to hone her acting skills.
In 2020, she was voted #41 on The Times Of India’s “Most Desirable Women List”.