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