The grand daughter of Kamala Kailas a celebrated classical singer, and daughter of Vasudeva Mani and Latha Mani, Priyamani was born in 1984 and brought up in Palakkad. A very naughty girl in her school days, Priyamani is a very talkative girl who loves acting, music, dance, ice creams, chocolates, puppies and kittens.
This cute girl has modeled for Kancheepuram silks, Erode silks and Lakshmi silks. She made her entry into the film field after finishing her 12th standard with Bharatiraja's 'Kangalal Kaithi Sei'. She debuted as the heroine of this tamil film which didn't really do well in the box office.
Her first real hit was Balu Mahendra's 'Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam', which did well at the box-office. Priyamani acted in some Malayalam and Telugu movies as well. She made her Telugu debut in 'Pellaina Kothalo' with Jagapati Babu and found her fame with this film. Her Malayalam film 'Satyam' also did well in the box office.
Mammooty, Mohanlal and Dilip are her favorite actors of this pretty girl who loves chatting with people.
In Black
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Interview with Priyamani
Excerpts from an interview with her:
Q: Your grandmother Kamala Kailas is a celebrated classical singer. Did you also take up singing?
Priyamani: I like music and used to sing.I never took it up as a profession. Right from school days I used to model and this led me to films.
Q: How did you enter films?
Priyamani: I used to model for textiles and jewellery shops. Seeing my photos, many approached me with offers but I rejected everything. I wasn't interested in films. Soon after my 12th Std, when I was offered the heroine's role in Bharatiraja's film I could not reject. He is known for discovering many talents like Revathi, Radhika, Radha etc. Being in a Bharathiraja film is like being in quality film.
In Blue
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Q: Your first film experience?
Priyamani: A streak of bad health pulled me down very badly. The first schedule lasted for about 32 days and the songs were picturised in Switzerland. For this entire schedule I was laid down with fever . The second schedule was in scenic Sri Lanka and I was down with an attack of typhoid but still continued to work.
The Fashionable
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Q: Your experiences in Balu Mahendra and Bharatiraja's films?
Priyamani: Both are two different personalities.Bharathiraja is an extrovert . He is very sensitive and emotional in nature. Where as in Balu Mahendra's set you will hardly see any of the usual scenes that you will see during the shooting. There will be complete silence on the sets of Balu Mahendra. He is quite intense and serious.I am very lucky to have acted with two great directors.
Many Faces Of Priyamani
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Q: Have you seen Malayalam films?
Priyamani: Yes of course. Even though I stay in Bangalore, I was born in an Iyer family at Palakkad and my mother is from Thiruvananthapuram. My father is Vasudeva Mani who owns an automobile factory. My mother Latha Mani was an international badminton player and was also working in UBI as an assistant manager but took VRS when I came into the field.I am very familiar with Malayalam films.I like KPAC Lalitha very much. My movie 'Satyam' opposite Prithviraj did well in theatres.
In Red
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The Saree Corner
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She has played the role of the village belle to perfection in her movies. Her latest film 'Malaikottai' is under production now for which the audio album was released recently. Priyamani is doing a glamourous role in this movie and is expected to be a big hit when released.
Below you can find some of the best photos and galleries of this beautiful Indian actress who has got many fans and a bright future.
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