| The director of Tamil cinema, Bala, discovered the Malayalam film "Anuraga Karikkin Vellam" in a newspaper article. |
| Impressed by the film, Bala decided to cast Ivana in his Tamil movie "Naachiyaar" in 2018. |
| This marked Ivana's entry into the Tamil film industry. |
| At Bala's request, the actress Aleena Shaji changed her name to Ivana for better pronunciation. |
| Ivana put effort into learning Tamil before playing Kottaiarasi (Arasi) in "Naachiyaar." |
| She took language classes to speak Tamil fluently for the role. |
| During college, Ivana actively participated in dance competitions. |
| She is an enthusiastic cyclist who loves riding bicycles. |
| Ivana has a profound devotion to Lord Vishnu. |
| She enjoys exploring nature and discovering beautiful scenic spots. |
| Ivana began her acting career in the Malayalam film industry at 12 years old in 2012. |
| Initially aspiring to be a Chartered Accountant, Ivana found her passion in acting. |
| She has a desire to pursue Chartered Accountancy alongside acting. |
| Ivana is known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam films. |
| Before entering Tamil cinema, she adopted the stage name "Ivana." |
| She comes from a Malayali family and has a twin brother and elder sister. |
| In various films, Ivana played different roles, including young Rani in "Rani Padmini" (2015). |
| She portrayed Anu Raghu in "Anuraga Karikkin Vellam" (2016) and Diya in "Bhayankaram" (2022). |
| Ivana debuted in Tamil films with "Naachiyaar" in 2018, receiving praise for her performance. |
| She also appeared in movies like "Hero" (2019), "Love Today" (2022), "Kalvan" (2023), "LGM" (2023), and "Complex" (2023). |
| In "Love Today," Ivana starred as Nikitha, her debut as a lead actress. |
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