Priyamani | |
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.jpg) Priyamani in 2015 | |
| Born | Priya Vasudevan Mani Iyer 4 June 1984 |
| Other names | Priya Mani Raj |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse |
Mustafa Raj (m. 2017) |
| Awards | Full list |
Priya Mani Raj [1][2][3] (née Iyer; born 4 June 1984 [4][5]), known professionally as Priyamani, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada films. She is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards South.
Priyamani made her acting debut with the 2003 Telugu film Evare Atagaadu. She gained widespread recognition for her role as a village girl in the Tamil romantic drama Paruthiveeran in 2007, receiving a National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Tamil. Her other notable works include Raam (2009), Puthiya Mukham (2009), Raavan (2010), Raavanan (2010), Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010), Chaarulatha (2012), and Idolle Ramayana (2016). She began starring in the spy-thriller series The Family Man in 2019, and has played supporting roles in the action film Jawan (2023) and thriller Article 370 (2024).
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- ^ "Priyamani likes to live life simple". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2024.
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- ^ P.K. Ajith Kumar (13 June 2008). "Director's actor". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ^ "Birthday Exclusive: Priyamani". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2016.