Priyamani was born in Bengaluru to a modest family. |
She is the granddaughter of the renowned Carnatic Vocalist, Kamala Kailas. |
Priya spent her childhood playing Cricket and Hide & Seek with boys due to the lack of girls her age in her society. |
Alongside sports, she excelled in dance during her school days and participated actively in extracurricular activities. |
Initially, modeling was a means for her to earn pocket money, with no intent of becoming an actress. |
Introduced to Tamil films by Director Bharathiraja after completing her 12th standard, she appeared in the Tamil film “Ullam.” |
Her acting journey began in 2003 with the Telugu film “Evare Atagaadu.” |
In 2006, she achieved success with the Telugu film “Pellaina Kothalo,” leading to roles in three more films. |
Her breakthrough in Tamil cinema came with the film “Paruthiveeran,” portraying the character of ‘Muthazhagu.’ |
Some of her popular films include “Yamadonga,” “Malaikottai,” “Thirakkatha,” and “Arumugam.” |
Priya made a special appearance in the song ‘1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor’ from the Bollywood film “Chennai Express” in 2013. |
Apart from acting, she has served as a judge on various dance reality shows. |
In 2019, she starred in the Amazon Prime web series “The Family Man.” |
Priya has worked in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. |
An animal lover, she often shares pictures with animals on her social media. |
She is proficient in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Kannada. |
Priya is the second cousin of Bollywood actress, Vidya Balan. |
Initially hesitant, her parents were persuaded by her grandmother to allow her to pursue acting. |
During the Celebrity Cricket League, she met her husband, Mustafa Raj, where she was the brand ambassador and he handled logistics. |
Priyamani prioritizes fitness, incorporating various workouts including yoga. |
Her morning routine includes kadha, dried amlas, and dry fruits; she enjoys muesli thrice a week for breakfast and drinks cinnamon water before bed. |