Kalyani Priyadarshan

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Date of birth: 1993-04-05
Place of birth: Chennai, India
Nationality: India
Education: Not available (TMDB does not publish education data)
Career span: 2017–2025 (from credited release years)
Known for: Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra · Hridayam · Maanaadu · Thallumaala · Varane Avashyamund
Also known as: Not available
TMDB popularity: 1.40
Last synced: 2026-08-01 14:41 UTC

Biography

Kalyani Priyadarshan (born April 5, 1993) is an Indian actress who appears in the Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries. Daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan and actress Lissy, Kalyani began her career behind the scenes, working as an assistant production designer on films like Krrish 3 (2013) and Iru Mugan (2016) after studying architecture design in New York and interning at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Hello (2017), opposite Akhil Akkineni, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. Following this, she appeared in successful films like Chitralahari (2019) and Ranarangam (2019). Kalyani made her Tamil debut with Hero (2019), and transitioned into the Malayalam film industry with Varane Avashyamund (2020), directed by Anoop Sathyan, where she starred alongside Dulquer Salmaan, Shobana, and Suresh Gopi. The film’s success cemented her place in the industry, and she went on to play notable roles in Hridayam (2022), Bro Daddy (2022), Thallumaala (2022) and Lokah Chapter 1 (2025)

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Filmography (24 titles)

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025) Film

As: Chandra Ananya / Kalliyankattu Neeli Rating: 7.2/10 (62 votes) Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Box office: Not available

The story follows Chandra, a mysterious, goth-influenced woman who has just moved to Bangalore and begins working night shifts at a café. Across the road from her apartment live Sunny and Venu, two aimless bachelors. Sunny becomes infatuated with Chandra, observing her odd routines, strange visitors, and reclusive nature. Their dynamic changes when Sunny gets a glimpse of Chandra in her act.

Top billed cast (15)

Kalyani Priyadarshan Chandra Ananya / Kalliyankattu Neeli
Naslen K. Gafoor Sunny Kurian
Sandy Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda
Chandu Salimkumar Venu
Arun Kurian Naijil
Vijayaraghavan Dr. Kurian Varghese
Sarath Sabha Sundar
Bibin Perumbily Jagadish Rao CPO
Mammootty Moothon (voice)
Nithya Shri Kunjipennu
Tovino Thomas Michael / Chathan
Dulquer Salmaan Charlie / Odiyan
Nishanth Sagar Prakash
Raghunath Paleri Tom Issac / The Forger
Sunny Wayne Kadamattathu Kathanar

Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira (2025) Film

As: Nidhi Sudheesh Rating: 5.4/10 (13 votes) Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy Box office: Not available

Jilted at his wedding, Aby encounters a reserved woman needing help. As they heal together, his ex returns with newfound insight into his dreams. A hidden truth leads Aby to find peace.

Top billed cast (15)

Fahadh Faasil Aby Mathew
Kalyani Priyadarshan Nidhi Sudheesh
Revathi Pillai Revathi
Vinay Forrt Siby Mathew
Dhyan Sreenivasan Itty John Varghese
Lal Mathew Thalachirayil
Suresh Krishna Sudheesh Menon
Anuraj OB Anuraj
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy Malini
Vineeth Vasudevan Vineeth Vishwam
Safwan Rishi
Riyas Narmakala Anju's Father
Vineeth Thattil David Sadashivan Nair
Amith Mohan Rajeswari Physiotherapist
Sreekanth Vettiyar Gilfred Lopez

Varshangalkku Shesham (2024) Film

As: Annie Rating: 5.9/10 (18 votes) Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance Box office: Not available

Set in the 1970s and '80s, a man of many talents and an aspiring filmmaker come together in their shared ambition of making it big in the magical world of cinema. As they struggle with a burning desire to prove themselves, can their friendship survive the test of time?

Top billed cast (15)

Dhyan Sreenivasan Venu Koothuparambu
Pranav Mohanlal Murali Vishwambharan
Nivin Pauly Nithin Molly
Kalyani Priyadarshan Annie
Aju Varghese Kamukara Keshavadev / Jayan Keshavadev
Basil Joseph Pradeep
Vineeth Sreenivasan Taxi driver
Neeraj Madhav Alex
Neeta Pillai Radhika
Arjun Lal Christy
Nikhil Nair Role not available
Shaan Rahman Kamaraj
Aswath Lal Production Controller Saji
Y. G. Mahendran Swami's Lodge Owner
Kalesh Ramanand Indradhanush

Sesham Mike-il Fathima (2023) Film

As: Fathima Noorjahan Rating: 5.2/10 (6 votes) Genres: Comedy, Drama Box office: Not available

The story revolves around Fathima and her inspiring journey of becoming a football commentator.

Top billed cast (15)

Kalyani Priyadarshan Fathima Noorjahan
Femina George Ramya Aavani
Thennal Abhilash Role not available
Vasudev Sajeesh Marar Role not available
Shaheen Siddique Solomon Margarete
Shaju Sreedhar L. P. Gopakumar
Sudheesh Muneer
Maala Parvathi Catherine
Aneesh G Menon Asif
Sabumon Abdusamad Jayesh Nair
Shaiju Damodaran Role not available
Gautham Vasudev Menon Shiva Narayanan
Navas Vallikkunnu Rafeeq
Balan Parakkal Khader
Jayaraj Calicut Ahmed

Antony (2023) Film

As: Ann Maria Rating: 5.4/10 (5 votes) Genres: Thriller, Action, Adventure Box office: Not available

Antony is a ruthless gangster in a town and has a close-knit group, which includes Ann Maria, a college student trained in MMA. Maria and Antony soon get into trouble due to unforeseen circumstances and they set out to solve the issues in violent ways

Top billed cast (15)

Joju George Antony Anthrapper
Kalyani Priyadarshan Ann Maria
Nyla Usha Maya
Chemban Vinod Jose Fr. Paul Kattakayam
Asha Sarath Jessy
Vijayaraghavan Avaran
Sarath Kumar Keecheri Simon
Sijoy Varghese College Principal John Fernandez
Manohari Joy Role not available
Jewel Mary Priyamvadha
Srikant Murali CI Pramod
Tini Tom Xavier
Padmaraj Ratheesh Johnnykutty
Rajesh Sharma Manoj
R.J. Shaan Ratheesh

Hridayam (2022) Film

As: Nithya Balagopal Rating: 7.1/10 (62 votes) Genres: Romance, Drama Box office: Not available

Arun and Darshana are first-year engineering students and they fall in love soon after their college begins. And just as how things work generally in teenage, the road ahead isn't too easy for them. Life offers many twists and turns that they least expect.

Top billed cast (15)

Pranav Mohanlal Arun Neelakandan
Darshana Rajendran Darshana
Kalyani Priyadarshan Nithya Balagopal
Aswath Lal Antony Thadikaran
Vijayaraghavan Neelakandan
Arun Kurian Varun Subrahmanyam
Aju Varghese Jimmy
Athul Ram Kumar Jackson
Ann Saleem Megha
Johny Antony Balagopal
Annu Antony Maya Padmanabhan
Abishek Joseph George Kedar Naresh
Megha Thomas Jasleen
Shaun Romy Role not available
Shiva Hariharan Anto Abraham

Thallumaala (2022) Film

As: Fathima 'Beepathu' Beevi Rating: 6.8/10 (45 votes) Genres: Comedy, Drama, Action Box office: Not available

Wazim is young, carefree and often drawn to fights. But when love blooms with a star vlogger, the impact of his fists could have disastrous effects.

Top billed cast (15)

Tovino Thomas Manavaalan Wazim
Lukman Avaran Jamshi
Swathi Das Prabhu Sathaar
Adhri Joe Vikas
Austin Dan Rakesh
Shine Tom Chacko Reji Mathew
Kalyani Priyadarshan Fathima 'Beepathu' Beevi
Binu Pappu Kalappurakkal David
Gokulan Rajan Zakariya
Johny Antony Abdu
Neena Kurup Wazim's mother
Assim Jamal Beepathu's Brother
Shafi Kollam Aliyan
Bhanumathi Payyanur Jamshi's Mother
James Eliya J P Kodoor

Bro Daddy (2022) Film

As: Anna Rating: 6.3/10 (33 votes) Genres: Family, Drama, Comedy Box office: Not available

John Kattady and his wife Annamma think about marrying off their son Eesho to Anna, who is the daughter of their long-time family friend Kurien. Eesho and Anna don’t act too impressed with each other, despite their parents’ interest in the alliance. Little do the families know what is going on behind the curtains in their lives.

Top billed cast (15)

Mohanlal John Kattadi
Prithviraj Sukumaran Eesho John Kattadi
Kalyani Priyadarshan Anna
Meena Annamma
Lalu Alex Kurian Malieakal
Kaniha Elsy Kurian
Soubin Shahir Happy Pinto
Kavya Shetty Susan
Jagadish Dr. Samuel
Unni Mukundan Cyril
Mallika Sukumaran Ammachi
Antony Perumbavoor SI Antony Joseph
Muthumani Somasundaran Dr. Archana Menon
Nikhila Vimal Nurse
Jaffer Idukki Palli Vikhari

Pearle Maaney Show (2022) TV

As: Self Rating: 8.0/10 (1 votes) Genres: Comedy, Talk Box office: Not available

The Pearle Maaney Show is a popular Malayalam-language celebrity talk show hosted by Indian actress and television presenter Pearle Maaney. The series features fun, casual interviews and engaging segments with various guest stars.

Top billed cast (1)

Pearle Maaney Host

Maanaadu (2021) Film

As: Seethalakshmi Rating: 7.0/10 (52 votes) Genres: Thriller, Action, Science Fiction Box office: Not available

A Muslim man, who is stuck in a time loop, has to stop a political rally from taking place in order to save the state's chief minister and prevent religious violence.

Top billed cast (15)

Silambarasan Abdul Khaaliq
S. J. Suryah Dhanushkodi
Kalyani Priyadarshan Seethalakshmi
Anjena Kirti Zarina Begum
Aravind Akash Hitman
S. A. Chandrasekhar CM Arivazhagan
Vagai Chandrasekar Tamizhvaanan
Daniel Annie Pope Rafique
Karunakaran Syed Baasha
Y. G. Mahendran Paranthaaman
Manoj Bharathiraja John
Premji Amaran Eeswara Moorthy
Stunt Silva Masthan
Subbu Panchu Mugilan Arivazhagan
Udhaya Zarina's brother

Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) Film

As: Aisha Rating: 5.7/10 (27 votes) Genres: History, War, Action Box office: Not available

‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval chief, Kunjali Marakkar the fourth, who fought against the Portuguese in the ancient times. He was the fourth naval chief of the Calicut Zamorin. The film revolves around him who was also the first Indian Naval Commander and Indian freedom fighter for the war against the Portuguese. He is said to have won 16 such battles with his impeccable strategies and fighting skills.

Top billed cast (15)

Mohanlal Kunjali Marakkar IV
Arjun Sarja Anandan
Suniel Shetty Chandroth Panicker
Prabhu Thangudu
Nedumudi Venu Samoothiri
Manju Warrier Subaida
Keerthy Suresh Aarcha
Siddique Pattu Marakkar
Mukesh Dharmoth Panicker
Ashok Selvan Achuthan
Baburaj Puthumana Panicker
Pranav Mohanlal Young Kunjali Marakkar IV
Jay J. Jakkrit Bayathandu
Suhasini Maniratnam Khadeejumma
Fazil Kuttiyali Marakkar

Varane Avashyamund (2020) Film

As: Nikhitha / Nikki Rating: 6.7/10 (37 votes) Genres: Comedy, Family, Romance Box office: Not available

A divorced woman trying to get hired as a French tutor and teaching classical dance, and she has a daughter. Her brother Manuel also resides in a flat in Chennai. Their next door neighbours are Unnikrishnan, a retired Major who has a pet dog, Prabhakaran and Bibeesh who lives with a serial-actress aunt (not related by blood) and his young school going brother. The story revolves around the divorced mother and daughter finding happiness of love in their own ways. The film explores commonality of romantic love in different stages of life.

Top billed cast (15)

Suresh Gopi Major Unnikrishnan
Shobana Neena
Dulquer Salmaan Bibeesh
Kalyani Priyadarshan Nikhitha / Nikki
Urvashi Dr. Sherly
KPAC Lalitha Akashavani
Lalu Alex Manuel
Sarvajith Santosh Sivan Karthik
Major Ravi Major Athma Ram
Johny Antony Dr. Bose
Siju Wilson Alphonse Antony
Rahul Rajasekharan Aby
Meera Krishnan Maami
Wafa Khadeeja Rahman Wafa
Lal Jose Sivaprasad

Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020) Film

As: younger Lakshmi Krishnan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho") Rating: 6.4/10 (17 votes) Genres: Drama, Family Box office: Not available

Putham Pudhu Kaalai brings together 5 of the most celebrated directors in Tamil cinema - Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Mani Ratman, Rajiv Menon, and Karthik Subbaraj to create Amazon Prime Video's first Indian anthology film.

Top billed cast (15)

Jayaram Rajiv Padmanabhan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Urvashi Lakshmi Krishnan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Kalidas Jayaram younger Rajiv Padmanabhan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Kalyani Priyadarshan younger Lakshmi Krishnan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Preethi Nedumaran Maid (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Krishnakumar Balasubramanian Arun Krishnan (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Ananya Ramaprasad Chitra (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
R. Madhavan Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
M. S. Bhaskar Thaatha (segment "Avarum Naanum – Avalum Naanum")
Ritu Varma Kanna (segment "Avarum Naanum – Avalum Naanum")
Krithika Bala Caretaker (segment "Avarum Naanum – Avalum Naanum")
Anu Hasan Saras (segment "Coffee, Anyone?")
Suhasini Maniratnam Valli (segment "Coffee, Anyone?")
Kathadi Ramamurthy Mahendran (segment "Coffee, Anyone?")
Komalam Charuhasan Soundara Mahendran (segment "Coffee, Anyone?")

Hero (2019) Film

As: Meera Rating: 6.3/10 (30 votes) Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action Box office: Not available

A fraudster gets to fulfill his childhood dream of being a superhero when he takes on a ruthless businessman whose business strategy is to crush the dreams of children.

Top billed cast (15)

Sivakarthikeyan Sakthivel "Sakthi"
Arjun Sarja Sathyamoorthy "Moorthy"
Abhay Deol Mahadev
Kalyani Priyadarshan Meera
Ivana Mathi
Robo Shankar Inbaraj "Ink"
Elango Kumaravel Mathi's Father
N. Azhagamperumal Sakthi's Father
Ray Paul Sathyamoorthy's Student
Thangapandiyan TV Viewer
Prem Police Officer
Sharath Ravi Role not available
Nishesh Role not available
Rahul Thatha Role not available
Supergood Subramani Role not available

Chitralahari (2019) Film

As: Chitra Rating: 7.0/10 (20 votes) Genres: Drama, Romance Box office: Not available

Vijay is a down-on-luck mechanical engineer who’s looking for that big break in life. Both his personal and professional lives are a mess; will he ever catch a break?

Top billed cast (14)

Sai Durgha Tej Vijay
Kalyani Priyadarshan Chitra
Nivetha Pethuraj Sweccha
Brahmaji Janardhan
Posani Krishna Murali Narayana, Vijay's father
Sunil Varma Role not available
Vennela Kishore Kishore
Rohini Hattangadi Judge
Himaja Navneetha
Bharath Reddy Bharath
Jayaprakash Role not available
Pavitra Lokesh Swetcha's mother
Nellore Sudharshan Role not available
Hyper Adhi Role not available

Ranarangam (2019) Film

As: Geeta Rating: 5.6/10 (11 votes) Genres: Action, Crime Box office: Not available

Deva is a powerful gangster from Visakhapatnam who moves to Spain to put his past behind him. But what happens when he realises he can’t shake off his enemies no matter where he goes?

Top billed cast (15)

Sharwanand Deva
Kajal Aggarwal Role not available
Kalyani Priyadarshan Geeta
Atul Kulkarni Role not available
Brahmaji Role not available
Subbaraju Role not available
Devayani Role not available
Arun Vijay Role not available
Madhav Vaze Role not available
Aadarsh Balakrishna Role not available
Rajeev Kanakala Role not available
Murali Sharma Role not available
Raja Ravindra Role not available
Nellore Sudharshan Role not available
Raja Chembolu Role not available

Hello! (2017) Film

As: Priya Rating: 7.1/10 (29 votes) Genres: Action, Family, Romance Box office: Not available

Avinash/Seenu is a street urchin brought up by his loving adoptive parents Saru and Prakash. The love of his life is the girl he meets during childhood Junnu/Priya, whom fate had snatched away from him. Fourteen long years and they still wait for the day they will meet again. Will destiny help them?

Top billed cast (12)