Priyamani is now one of the flourishing, busy heroines of South Indian Cinema. She is a South Indian actress mainly concentrating in Kollywood and a little bit on Tollywood. She won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress for her successful role "Muthazaghu" in film Paruthiveeran. 

She started her career with the film Kangalal Kaithu Sei, which was a flop at the box-office. Afterwards, she was paired with Dhanush in Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, which flopped at the box-office as well. 

Priyamani is totally ecstatic to be part of a Mani Ratnam film. 

Buzz has it that she is playing a negative role in the film 'Ravana' that is being directed by Mani Ratnam. Priyamani's character is reportedly derived from Soorpanakha, a powerful character in the Ramayanam. 

Though the actress refused to comment on that, she said that it actually is a meaty character with important scenes in the film. Moreover, the character might not require her to dab on any makeup at all. 

'It should be a joy to work with Mani sir. He is a thorough professional. But then we haven't still decided on the look for the movie,' she says. 

Speaking about her role in that film, she says, 'I believe my character is still in the making'. 

'After 'Paruthi Veeran', I just didn't want to do another village centric role. However, I'd not say 'no' to one now," she says. 

Awards: 

Paruthiveeran - 2007 

Winner: National Film Award for Best Actress 
Winner: Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema (Best Actress) 
Winner: Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award 
Winner: Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress 

Name : Priyamani 
Nick Name : Pillu 
Profession : Actress, Model 
Date of Birth : 4, June 1984 
Birth Place : Bangalore, India 
Native : Palakkad, Kerala 
Height : 5'6" 
Nationality : Indian 
Education : B.A. Psychology 
Languages Known : English, Hindi and all the south indian languages 
Father : Vasudeva Mani Iyer 
Mother : Latha Mani Iyer 
Hobbies : Music and Dance 
Favourite Actors : Kamal Hassan, Mammootty, Mohanlal and Dilip 
Favourite Actress : Sridevi, Kajol 
Favourite Dessert : Ice creams, chocolates 
Favourite Dress : Jeans and T-shirt 
Likes : Glamour roles 
Debut Film : Kangalal Kaithu Sei (Tamil)2002