Priyanka Nair (born 30 June 1985) is an Indian model-turned-actress who predominantly works in Malayalam film industry.[1] She made her debut in the Tamil film Veyyil in 2006.[2] She gained critical acclaim for her roles in Bhoomi Malayalam, Vilapangalkappuram and Jalam.[3]
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Born | (1985-06-30) 30 June 1985 (age 37) Vamanapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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Years active | 2000 – present |
Spouse | Lawrence Ram (m. 2012) |
Children | 1 |
Priyanka completed her Higher Secondary School Certificate studies and studied Physics at the Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum.[4] During that time, she was also acting part-time in several Malayalam television series, including Umakkuyil, Megham and Akashadoothu.[5] She considered acting in serials as "just time pass" and went on to add that she never intended to act in films, but rather wanted to be a lecturer.[4]
Priyanka married Tamil film director and actor Lawrence Ram on 23 May 2012 at Attukal Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.[6] They have a son Mukund Ram, born on 18 May 2013.[7] The couple filed for divorce in 2015.[8]
She made her feature film debut in the Vasanthabalan-directed Tamil drama film Veyyil (2006) that was produced by director Shankar,[9] in which she starred along with Pasupathy. Her debut Malayalam film was Kichamani MBA (2007) that featured her in a supporting role. The following year she starred in T. V. Chandran's Vilapangalkkappuram along with Suhasini and Biju Menon; her performance earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.[10] Rediff named her the top Malayalam actress of 2009, citing that she "came up with a scintillating performance".[11] She rose to popularity after appearing opposite Mohanlal in Ividam Swargamanu. Priyanka loves riding her Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle.[12]
Asianet Film Award
South Indian Cinema and Television Academy Award
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2006 | Veyyil | Thankam | Tamil | |
2007 | Tholaipesi | Anitha | Tamil | |
Thirutham | Vandana | Tamil | ||
Kichamani MBA | Kalyani | Malayalam | ||
2008 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Zahira | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
2009 | Bhoomi Malayalam | Annie Joseph | Malayalam | |
Samastha Keralam PO | Radha | Malayalam | ||
Keshu | Shalini | Malayalam | ||
Ividam Swargamanu | Betsy Varghese | Malayalam | ||
2011 | Orma Mathram | Deepa Pradeep | Malayalam | |
Zindagi | Sharmi | Kannada | ||
2012 | Sengathu Bhoomiyilae | Vairasilai | Tamil | |
Vaanam Paartha Seemaiyile | - | Tamil | ||
2013 | Pottas Bomb | Santhosh's friend | Malayalam | |
2015 | Kumbasaaram | Ayisha | Malayalam | |
2016 | Malgudi Days | Swathy | Malayalam | |
Jalam | Seetha Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
Leela | CK Bindu | Malayalam | ||
2017 | Velipadinte Pusthakam | Jayanthi | Malayalam | |
Crossroad | Devi | Malayalam | Segment : "Kaaval" | |
Mullappoo Pottu | Doctor | Malayalam | Short film | |
2018 | Sukhamano Daveede | Jancy teacher | Malayalam | |
Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar | Herself | Malayalam | ||
2019 | Pengalila | Dr. Radhalekshmi | Malayalam | |
Mask | Dr. Rasiya Beegum | Malayalam | ||
The Better Half | Lover/Wife | Malayalam | Short film | |
2020 | Utraan | Kamali | Tamil | |
Joshua | Annie | Malayalam | ||
2021 | Live Telecast | Shenbagam | Tamil | Web series |
Home | Young Annammachi | Malayalam | Prime Video film | |
2022 | Antakshari | Chitra | Malayalam | Sony Liv film |
Jana Gana Mana | Anitha Nair | Malayalam | ||
The 12th Man | Annie | Malayalam | Disney+ Hotstar film | |
Kaduva | Thankam | Malayalam | ||
Varal | Vrinda | Malayalam | ||
Aa Mukham | Malayalam | Filming | ||
Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | |
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