The director of Tamil cinema, Bala, discovered the Malayalam film "Anuraga Karikkin Vellam" in a newspaper article. |
Impressed by the film, Bala decided to cast Ivana in his Tamil movie "Naachiyaar" in 2018. |
This marked Ivana's entry into the Tamil film industry. |
At Bala's request, the actress Aleena Shaji changed her name to Ivana for better pronunciation. |
Ivana put effort into learning Tamil before playing Kottaiarasi (Arasi) in "Naachiyaar." |
She took language classes to speak Tamil fluently for the role. |
During college, Ivana actively participated in dance competitions. |
She is an enthusiastic cyclist who loves riding bicycles. |
Ivana has a profound devotion to Lord Vishnu. |
She enjoys exploring nature and discovering beautiful scenic spots. |
Ivana began her acting career in the Malayalam film industry at 12 years old in 2012. |
Initially aspiring to be a Chartered Accountant, Ivana found her passion in acting. |
She has a desire to pursue Chartered Accountancy alongside acting. |
Ivana is known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam films. |
Before entering Tamil cinema, she adopted the stage name "Ivana." |
She comes from a Malayali family and has a twin brother and elder sister. |
In various films, Ivana played different roles, including young Rani in "Rani Padmini" (2015). |
She portrayed Anu Raghu in "Anuraga Karikkin Vellam" (2016) and Diya in "Bhayankaram" (2022). |
Ivana debuted in Tamil films with "Naachiyaar" in 2018, receiving praise for her performance. |
She also appeared in movies like "Hero" (2019), "Love Today" (2022), "Kalvan" (2023), "LGM" (2023), and "Complex" (2023). |
In "Love Today," Ivana starred as Nikitha, her debut as a lead actress. |