Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Kalyani Priyadarshan
23/09/2025
Kalyani Priyadarshan clarified that a viral quote attributed to her about her parents was fabricated and never said by her. She addressed the post on her official X account while the success of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra continued to draw public attention.
01/01/2025
Kalyani Priyadarshan starred in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, where she played the titular superhero character Chandra, also revealed as the yakshi Kalliyankattu Neeli. The film emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film worldwide and became one of the biggest Indian female-led box-office successes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kalyani Priyadarshan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College | Parsons School of Design, New York City, New York |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Fashion Designing |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Priyadarshan Soman Nair (Filmmaker) |
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| Mother | Lissy Lakshmi (Actress) |
| Siblings | Siddharth (Younger) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kalyani is the daughter of well-known filmmaker Priyadarshan. | |
| 2. She is skilled in dancing and has showcased her talent in various stage performances. | |
| 3. Upon finishing her studies, she became part of the ‘Williamstown Theatre Festival’ in Williamstown, Massachusetts. | |
| 4. In 2017, she landed a significant role in the Telugu movie ‘Hello’ as Priya/Junnu, starring alongside Akhil Akkineni. | |
| 5. She worked as an assistant production designer in the Bollywood film Krrish 3 in 2013. | |
| 6. She worked as an assistant art director on the Tamil film Iru Mugan in 2016. | |
| 7. She became India's first female superhero with her role as Chandra in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. | |
| 8. She became the first female actress in Malayalam cinema to have made Rs. 200 crore at the box office. | |
| 9. Kalyani considered quitting the film industry after the massive success of 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' but was advised by her father Priyadarshan to continue working hard, citing his own film 'Chithram' which ran for 365 days as an example of not letting success define one's entire career. |
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