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Priyamani | |
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.jpg) Priyamani in 2015 | |
| Born | Priya Vasudevan Mani Iyer 4 June 1984 |
| Other names | Priya Mani Raj |
| Alma mater | Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College |
| 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 works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. She is the recipient of a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
Priyamani began her career with the 2003 Telugu film Evare Atagaadu. She went on to star in Raam (2009), Puthiya Mukham (2009), Raavanan (2010), and Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010). She gained praise for playing a rape victim in the Tamil romantic drama Paruthiveeran (2007), which won her the National Film Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. She also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for Thirakkatha (2008) and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada for Chaarulatha (2012). She has since starred in Idolle Ramayana (2016), Jawan (2023) and Article 370 (2024).
- ^ "Priyamani Raj: Look forward to expanding career in Hindi film industry". The Statesman. 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Priyamani likes to live life simple". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Priyamani Canchannel Media interview".
- ^ 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.