Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who is known for appearing in various South Indian films. She is the ex-wife of the South Indian actor Naga Chaitanya, son of Akkineni Nagarjuna.

Wiki/Biography

Samantha Ruth Prabhu aka Samantha Akkineni ^[1]The Times of India was born on Tuesday, 28 April 1987 (age 38 years; as of 2025) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s childhood picture

Upto class 10, she studied at CSI St Stephens Matriculation School, Chennai.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s report card

She then attended Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai.

A picture of Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s report card

She then pursued BCom hons. at Stella Maris College, Chennai. ^[2]The Times of India She studied French language in her graduation.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s graduation provisional certificate

While she was pursuing graduation, she started working as a model with Naidu Hall, a women’s innerwear label. She was spotted by the Indian filmmaker in one of her modelling assignments and offered a role in the film.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Weight (approx.): 50 kg

Hair Colour: Black (dyed brown)

Eye Colour: Brown

Figure Measurements (approx.): 32-28-34

Family

She belongs to a Christian family. However, she follows both Christianity and Hinduism. ^[3]Gulte She is half Telugu (from her father’s side) and half Malayali (from her mother’s side).

Parents & Siblings

Her father’s name is Joseph Prabhu, and her mother’s name is Ninette Prabhu. Joseph passed away on 29 November 2024. She has two elder brothers named Jonathann Prabhu (physician) and David Prabhu.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu with Naga Chaitanya, her parents, and brothers

Husband & Children

In 2010, while she was shooting for the Telugu film ‘Ye Maaya Chesave,’ she met the Indian actor Naga Chaitanya. While shooting together for the film, they became good friends. At that time they both were in a relationship with some other Indian actors. In 2014, while they were working together again in the Telugu film ‘Autonagar Surya,’ they fell in love with each other. In September 2016, they confirmed their relationship, and on 29 January 2017, they got engaged at the N-Convention Centre in Hyderabad. Samantha wore an ivory saree on the event on which her love story was embroidered.

Love story of Samantha Ruth Prabhu embroidered on his saree

The couple got married in a Hindu ceremony on 6 October 2017 and a Christian ceremony on 7 October 2017.

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Hindu wedding

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Christian wedding

The couple got separated in October 2021 following which Naga took to Instagram to announce their separation.

Naga Chaitanya’s Instagram post about their separation

In 2022, the couple got divorced. Reportedly, she was offered an alimony of Rs 200 crore, but she declined the offer. ^[4]India Today Their fans used to call them ‘ChaySam.’

Relationships/Affairs

In 2012, she started dating the Indian actor Siddharth. After dating for around two-and-a-half years, the couple got separated. After her marriage with Naga Chaitanya, Siddharth made cryptic social media posts hinting towards Samantha and Naga’s relationship.

Siddharth and Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Autograph

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s autograph

Career

Model

She has walked the ramp in various renowned fashion shows.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu walking the ramp in a fashion show

She has been featured in various photoshoots.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a photoshoot

She has also appeared in TV commercials for brands like Myntra, Ariel, Munch, Pepsi, and Dabur Vatika.

Samantha has been featured in the print advertisements of various brands such as South India Shopping Mall, Rexona, and Drools.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in an ad

Film

Tamil

In 2010, she made her Tamil film debut with ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa’ as Nandini (cameo role).

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Some of her other Tamil films are ‘Moscowin Kavery’ (2010), ‘Anjaan’ (2014), ‘Super Deluxe’ (2019), and ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ (2022).

Super Deluxe

Telugu

She made her Telugu film debut with the 2010 film ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’ as Jessie Thekkekuttu.

Ye Maaya Chesave

She has acted in various Telugu films like ‘Brindavanam’ (2010), ‘Eega’ (2012), ‘S/O Satyamurthy’ (2015), ‘A Aa’ (2016), ‘Majili’ (2019), and ‘Shaakuntalam’ (2023).

Shaakuntalam

Other Languages

In 2012, she made a cameo appearance in the Hindi film ‘Ekk Deewana Tha.’

TV

In 2020, she hosted a few Telugu TV shows like ‘Bigg Boss Season 4’ (Star Maa) and ‘Sam Jam’ (Aha; also writer and director).

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 4

Web Series

In 2021, she made her Hindi web series debut with ‘The Family Man: Season 2’ as Rajalekshmi “Raji” Sekharan. The series was streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

The Family Man Season 2

In 2023, she was roped in Amazon Prime Video’s Hindi remake of the web series ‘Citadel.’

Philanthropist

In 2012, after being bedridden for 15 days, she decided to start an NGO. In the same year, she started Pratyusha Support, an NGO which provides medical care and support to underprivileged women and children suffering from life-threatening diseases. In August 2013, she auctioned her several things and mementoes (from various films) to raise funds for the NGO.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrating Diwali with Pratyusha kids

In 2014, she organised an aeroplane trip to the Taj Mahal for the NGO children. She made a pact with the Andhra Pradesh Hospitals in 2015 to pay one-third of the hospital bills of one infant per week. She has supported various other social causes like supporting the victims of Chennai Floods 2015 and helping handloom workers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In 2017, to promote the handloom sector in Telangana, she started a company named Tweave in partnership with the Telangana Government.

Entrepreneur

On 15 February 2017, she became the designated partner in the private firm SVS Partners LLP. She started a preschool ‘Ekam’ in 2020 along with the Indian actress Shilpa Reddy and educationist Mukta Khurana.

Ekam

On 26 December 2022, she started her film production company named Tra-La-La Moving Pictures Private Limited.

Tra-la-la Moving Pictures logo

She is the co-partner in the fashion label Saaki.

Other Work

In 2010, she appeared in the Tamil music video “Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam” by A. R. Rahman. In 2021, she appeared in the song “O Antava Mawa” from the Telugu film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ which became very popular.

O Antava Mawa

In 2023, she appeared in an episode of the Hindi reality TV show ‘MTV Hustle 3.0.’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in MTV Hustle 3.0

Controversies

Backlash from Netizens

In 2013, she made a tweet on the poster of the Telugu film ‘1: Nenokkadine’ in which Mahesh Babu was seen walking and Kriti Sanon following him on her hands and knees.

Poster of Mahesh Babu’s film 1 Nenokkadine

Samantha had tweeted,

Saw a poster of a yet-to-be-released Telugu film. Not only is it deeply regressive, but its point is actually that it is deeply regressive.”

Mahesh Babu’s fans did not like her tweet and started trolling her in the comments section. Her that time boyfriend Siddharth also came in her defence. Mahesh’s fans became so angry over them that they started the #GetLostSamanthaAndSiddharth trend on Twitter. In 2023, while remembering Mahesh Babu’s film poster, netizens mocked her for the poster of the Telugu film ‘Kushi’ in which the Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda was seen touching his foot to her arm. ^[5]Bollywood Shaadis

A tweet on the poster of Kushi

Fued with the Film Producer

In 2023, after the release of her Telugu film ‘Shaakuntalam,’ the Indian film producer Chitti Babu said that her career as a heroine was finished. She made a few more negative comments on her career. Later, Samantha also made a cryptic post on her Instagram hinting towards Chitti Babu. Later, she deleted the post. ^[6]NDTV

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Twitter reply

Accused of Spreading Dating Rumours

In 2022, reportedly, on her instructions, her PR team spread the rumours of her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya‘s dating rumours with the Indian actress Sobhita Dhulipala. A netizen also commented on her photo that she will spend the rest of her life with cats and dogs only. Later, while replying to all such comments she said that she did not plant the fake rumours of Naga’s relationship and said that she would be lucky to spend her life with her pets. ^[7]The Times of India

Awards & Honours

• 2011: Filmfare Award South for Best Female Debut for the Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Filmfare Award 2010

• 2011: Nandi Award (Special Jury Award) for the Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave

• 2011: CineMAA Award for Best Female Debut for the Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave

• 2011: TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Eega

• 2013: Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Neethaane En Ponvasantham

• 2013: CineMAA Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Eega

• 2013: Filmfare Award South for Best Actress for the Tamil film Eega
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu holding her Filmfare Award for Eega

• 2013: Filmfare Award South for Best Actress for the Tamil film Neethaane En Ponvasantham
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu holding her Filmfare Award

• 2013: Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prize) for the Tamil film Neethaane En Ponvasantham

• 2013: Santosham Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Eega

• 2013: Vijay Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Neethaane En Ponvasantham

• 2014: Santosham Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Santosham Award

• 2014: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi

• 2014: Margadarsi Big Telugu Entertainment Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi

• 2015: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Manam

• 2015: CineMAA Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Manam

• 2015: TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Attarintiki Daredi

• 2015: RITZ Solitaire Award in the solitaire category for works and contributions to films

• 2015: 2nd BehindWoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actress (People’s Choice) for the Tamil films Kaththi and Anjaan

• 2016: RITZ Southscope Lifestyle Award for Style in Cinema- South India’s Most Admired Fashion Icon

• 2016: South Indian International Movie Award for Youth Icon of South India

• 2017: International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film A Aa
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her IIFA award

• 2017: Filmfare Award South for Best Actress for the Telugu film A Aa
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu holding her Filmfare Award for A Aa

• 2017: Nandi Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu

• 2017: Santosham Film Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film A Aa

• 2017: Zee Cine Award Telugu- Queen of Box Office
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Zee Cine Award

• 2017: 4th BehindWoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actress (People’s Choice) for the Tamil films 24 and Theri

• 2018: 2nd Social Media Summit and Award for her films- Most Liked South Indian Actress
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Social Media Summit Award

• 2018: Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Movie Award for Best Actress for the Telugu film Rangasthalam

• 2019: TV9 Nava Nakshatra Sanmanam Award for Best Actor (Female) for Telugu films Rangasthalam, Mahanati and Oh! Baby

• 2019: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actress (Critics) for the Telugu film Rangasthalam

• 2019: South Indian International Movie Award for Style Icon of the Year (Female)

• 2019: TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Citation of Honour
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s honour from TV9

• 2020: Zee Cine Award Tamil (Special Mention) for the Tamil film Super Deluxe
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Zee Cine Award

• 2020: Zee Cine Award Telugu for Best Actor in a Leading Role – Female for the films Oh! Baby and Majili

• 2020: Critics’ Choice Film Award for Best Actress – Telugu for the film Oh! Baby
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Critics Choice Film Award

• 2021: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actress – Telugu for Oh! Baby

• 2021: New York Cinematography Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Telugu film Mahanati

• 2021: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Award for Best Performance (Female) in a Hindi Web Series for The Family Man (Season 2)

• 2021: OTT & Digital Marketing Innovation Award for Best Female Lead of the Year for the Hindi web series The Family Man (Season 2)

• 2021: Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the Hindi web series The Family Man (Season 2)
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Filmfare OTT Award

• 2022: Champions of Change Telangana – 2021 for her work in the area of social welfare through Pratyusha Support for Outstanding Contribution to the Development and Welfare of Women and Children
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her Champions of Change Telangana 2021

Ranking

Times of India

• 2013: No. 9 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2012

• 2013: No. 2 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2012

• 2014: No. 12 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2013

• 2014: No. 9 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2013

• 2015: No. 9 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2014

• 2015: No. 3 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2014

• 2016: No. 5 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2015

• 2016: No. 7 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2015

• 2017: No. 12 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2016

• 2017: No. 3 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2016

• 2018: No. 21 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2017

• 2018: No. 16 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2017

• 2019: No. 3 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2018

• 2019: No. 3 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2018

• 2020: No. 1 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2019
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu featured in Hyderabad Times list

• 2020: No. 7 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2019

• 2020: No. 17 in India’s Top 50 Most Desirable Woman 2019

• 2021: No. 2 in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2020

• 2021: No. 1 in Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2020
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu featured in Chennai Times

• 2021: No. 34 in India’s Top 50 Most Desirable Woman 2020

Other Ranking

• 2021: No. 3 in Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2021 – The Family Man TV Series (Season 2) by IMDb

• 2021: No. 3 in Most Tweeted about Actors (Female) in South Indian Entertainment by Social Networks

Car Collection

• Porsche Cayman GTS ^[8]News 18

• Land Rover Range Rover ^[9]News 18

• Jaguar XF ^[10]News 18

• Audi Q7 ^[11]News 18

• Mercedes Benz G63 ^[12]News 18

• BMW 7 Series ^[13]News 18

Tattoos

She has a tattoo of the ‘YMC’ initials of her debut film Ye Maaya Chesave on her back near her neck.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s tattoo

Her second tattoo is the nickname ‘Chay’ of her ex-husband on the right side of her ribcage. In October 2023, it was speculated that the tattoo was removed by her as in her photos the tattoo was not visible. ^[14]Hindustan Times

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Chay tattoo

Her third tattoo is two upward arrows on her right wrist.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s tattoo on her right wrist

Expensive Things/Valuables

• Pair of Manolo Blahniks (cost between Rs 98,000 and Rs 1 lakh)
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu wearing a pair of Manolo Blahniks footwear

• Gucci Sling Bag (costs around Rs 1.4 lakhs)
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Gucci bag

• Bvlgari Serpentini watch (priced at Rs 6 lakh)

Assets & Properties

• A house in the posh Jubilee Hills in the neighbourhood of Hyderabad ^[15]Hindustan Times

• A duplex apartment in Hyderabad for about Rs. 7.8 crore from Nalla Preetham Reddy ^[16]The Economic Times

• An apartment in Jayabheri Orange County, Hyderabad, India ^[17]DNA India

Net Worth

As of 2023, her net worth is around Rs 89 crore. ^[18]Hindustan

Favourites

• Actor(s): Dhanush, Suriya, Rajnikanth, Vijay Sethupathi

• Actress: Audrey Hepburn

• Film Director(s): Mani Ratnam, Woody Allen

• TV Show: The West Wing (1999)

• Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

• Food: Sushi, Sweet Pongal, Dairy Milk Chocolate, Paalakova

• Destination: London

Facts/Trivia

• She also goes by the names Yasodha, Yasho, and Sam. Her ex-husband used to call her Papaa. ^[19]Bollywood Shaadis

• While she was studying in school, she used to be a topper.

• For her pocket money, she started working as a model at a very young age.

• In her leisure time, she enjoys reading books, listening to music, shopping, gymming, gardening, and horse riding.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu during her vacation

• One of her cigarette-smoking videos with her ex-husband once went viral on social media.

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol at various parties and events. ^[20]Instagram – Samantha Ruth Prabhu

• On her 36th birthday, a temple of her was built by her fan named Tenali Sandeep at the premises of his house in Alapadu village of Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh. He named the temple, “The Temple of Samantha” on her 38th birthday and installed another statue of her. He also invited orphans into the temple and gave them food.
  

  A temple of Samantha Ruth Prabhu built by his fan

• She has been featured on the cover of various magazines such as JFW, B Positive, Elle, Filmfare, Fanta, and Cosmopolitan.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu featured on JFW magazine

• She follows a vegan diet. ^[21]News 18

• She is an avid animal lover and owns two pet dogs named Hash and Saasha.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu with her pet dog

• Samantha is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu sitting infront of an idol of a deity

• She has started a self-titled YouTube channel on which she uploads podcasts.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s YouTube channel

• In 2013, she was diagnosed with diabetes. ^[22]The Times of India

• In 2015, the houses of a few South Indian actors including Samantha were raided by the Income Tax Department. ^[23]India Today

• In an interview, she said that for good roles in films, she decided to lower her salary.

• In March 2022, she became the second-highest-paid South Indian actress after Nayanthara. ^[24]The Times of India

• She was invited as the chief guest at the world’s largest Indian Independence Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City in August 2023.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu at the Indian Independence Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City

• She has been diagnosed with myositis, in which the immune system of the body attacks the muscles resulting in inflammation, weakness, and pain. She even took a long break from the films for her treatment.
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu at a hospital during her treatment 

• Reportedly, she went under the knives to enhance her facial features. ^[25]Telly Chakkar
  

  Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s before and after photo

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Lena is an Indian actress, author, scriptwriter, YouTuber, and psychologist, who has predominately worked in the Malayalam entertainment industry. She hit the headlines in February 2024 after she revealed her marriage to Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, the commander of the Gaganyaan mission.

Wiki/Biography

Lena Kumar, known as Lena Prasanth after marriage, was born on Wednesday, 18 March 1981 (age 43 years; as of 2024) in Thrissur, Kerala, India. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

A childhood photo of Lena Kumar

She did her schooling at the Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School in Thrissur, Kerala. She was a state-level rank holder in class 12th board exams.

A photo of Lena taken when she was in school

Thereafter, she enrolled at the Prajyoti Niketan College in Puthukkad, Kerala, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in science in psychology. She topped her class. After graduation, she started acting in films; however, she quit acting to earn a post-graduate degree. For this, she enrolled at a college in Mumbai, where she earned a post-graduate degree in psychology. ^[1]The Hindu After completing her formal education, she began working as a psychologist. However, she quit her job as she was dissatisfied with the job. In an interview, she spoke about it and said,

It was very draining and disturbing. Dealing with people who are disturbed is very strenuous. I was planning to do my doctorate in psychology, but I realised it was not for me. Acting is more enjoyable, besides it pays well too.”

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″

Weight (approx.): 65 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-32-34

Lena posing for a photo with Dino Morea

Family

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Mohankumar Thathampilly (also spelt as T. Mohan Kumar), is a psychologist who has taught behavioural sciences at SBI Staff Training College in Hyderabad. His mother’s name is Tina Mohan Kumar. She has a younger sister named Tasha Kumar.

Lena and her parents posing for a photo

Husband & Children

Her ex-husband’s name is Abhilash Kumar. He works in the Malayalam film industry as a screenwriter. The couple got married to each other on 16 January 2004. However, they got divorced in 2013.

A photo of Lena Kumar with Abhilash Kumar

Her husband, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, is a group captain in the Indian Air Force. In February 2024, he was chosen as the commander of a 4-man team of astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission, which is to take place in 2025. The couple got married to each other on 17 January 2024.

P. Balakrishnan Nair with Lena posing for a photo

Lena revealed her marriage with Nair to the public through an Instagram post on 27 February 2024, after PM Narendra Modi’s announcement regarding the selection of Nair for the Gaganyaan project. According to her, it was an arranged marriage. Lena also claimed that she maintained secrecy about her marriage to Prasanth to avoid any potential interference with his work as an astronaut.

An Instagram post uploaded by Lena about her marriage

Relationships/Affairs

Leena entered a relationship with Abhilash Kumar when they both studied in the same school. According to Abhilash, Lena’s mother initially was against their relationship and even asked him numerous times to stop contacting Lena. However, Lena’s parents approved their relationship after they both began working.

A photo of Abhilash Kumar

Religion

Lena follows Hinduism.

Career

Film

She made her acting debut in the Malayalam film industry in 1998 with the film Sneham. She essayed the role of a character named Ammu.

A poster of the 1998 Malayalam film Sneham

In 2000, she appeared in the highly acclaimed Malayalam film Karunam. In the film, she played the role of a Christian nun.

A photo of Lena taken on the sets of Karunam

Throughout her career as an actor, Lena has appeared in many blockbuster Malayalam films such as Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000), Big B (2007), Daddy Cool (2009), Robin Hood (2009), Traffic (2011), Spirit (2012), Kanyaka Talkies (2013), Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal (2014), Monster (2022), Oh My Darling (2023), and Article 21 (2023).

Lena with Mohanlal on the sets of Monster

She made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the 2015 film Anegan in which she essayed the role of a doctor named Radhika. In the film, she shared the screen with the popular Indian actor Dhanush.

A poster of the Tamil film Anegan

In 2016, she appeared in her first Bollywood film Airlift. In the film, she shared the screen with renowned Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and essayed the role of a character named Deepti Jayarajan.

Lena Kumar in a still from the Bollywood film Airlift

She made her debut in the Telugu film industry in 2017 with the film Dr. Chakravarthy. In the film, she appeared as Vandana Chakravarthy.

Dr. Chakravarthy’s poster

In 2023, she appeared in an English film titled Footprints on Water. She made her debut as a scriptwriter with the Malayalam film Olam in 2023.

A poster of Olam

Television & Web Series

In 2002, she made her debut in the Malayalam television industry with the Asianet show Sneha. From 2005 to 2006, Lena appeared as a character named Jancy in the Asianet TV show Omanathinkal Pakshi.

Lena in a still from the serial Omanathinkal Pakshi

She went on to appear in many famous Malayalam daily soap operas such as Thadangal Palayam (2006) on Asianet, Kanal Kireedam (2009) on Surya TV, Alavudeente Albhuthavilakku (2010-2011) on Asianet, Satyameva Jayate (2013-2014) on Surya TV, and Manjuthirum Munpe (2014) on DD Malayalam. Her first web series in the Telugu language is Shaitan, which was streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in 2023. In it, she appeared as a character named Mary Joseph.

Poster of the 2023 Telugu web series ‘Shaitan’

Music Albums

Other than acting in films, TV serials, and web series, Lena has also been spotted in many Malayalam song albums. Some popular albums are Pranayam (1995), Pranayathin Ormakkayi (2005), and Amma Manasam.

Other Works in The Entertainment Industry

Lena Kumar dubbed the 2001 Malayalam film Randam Bhavam. In 2022, she lent her voice to dub the dialogues of Raveena Tandon’s character in Malayalam in the Kannada film K.G.F: Chapter 2. She has also hosted various shows including Your Choice on Asianet, Amul Sangeetha Mahayudham on Surya TV, and Vivel Big Break on Surya TV. She has also endorsed various brands, such as Grandma’s, MJ Foods, Indulekha Bringha Hair Oil, and Maruthua Pharma Pancha Jeeraka Gudam.

YouTuber

On 12 March 2015, Lena started her YouTube channel named Lenaa’s Magazine. On the channel, she posts vlogs about her travel experiences, fitness, and food. As of March 2024, she has more than 56.2K subscribers.

A snip of Lena’s YouTube channel

Controversy

Remarks on Allopathic Medicines and Treatment of Mental Illnesses

Lena hit the headlines in 2023, after she, in an interview, made some controversial remarks regarding the mode of treatment offered to the patients by psychologists and psychiatrists. She criticised the use of allopathy and raised questions about its effectiveness. After the statement, the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (Kerala region) issued a statement in which it criticised her for her remarks. The association also claimed that Lena only has a degree in psychology and is not a certified psychologist to make such remarks. They called her statement an attempt to “mislead the public and create a wrong impression about the field of clinical psychology.” ^[2]The News Minute Their statement read,

We, as an association, want to make it clear that Ms Lena is not a member of our organisation, and we do not endorse or have any responsibility for her statements or views. We hope that this statement helps to clarify the situation and reaffirms our commitment to upholding the standards and ethics of the clinical psychology profession in Kerala.”

She, however, defended herself by claiming that every citizen of India has the right to the Freedom of Speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian constitution. She also said that the remarks were only her views. ^[3]Jagran English

Awards

2008

• Kerala State TV Award – Best Actress for the show Aranazhika Neram

• Atlas Kerala Film Critics Award – Best Second Actress for the show Chillu Vilakkumayi

2011

• Filmfare Award South – Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) for the film Traffic

• Amrita Film Award – Best Supporting Actress for the film Traffic

• Kerala Film Critics Association Award – Second Best Actor (Female) for the films Traffic and Athe Mazha Athe Veyil

2012

• Asianet Film Award – Best Supporting Actress for the film Spirit

2013

• Kerala State Film Award – Second Best Actress for the films Left Right Left and Kanyaka Talkies
  

  A photo of Lena’s Kerala State Film Award For Left Right Left and Kanyaka Talkies

• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Left Right Left

2014

• Thikkurissi Foundation Award for her contribution to the Malayalam cinema
  

  Lena receiving the Thikkurissi Foundation Award

2015

• Kerala Film Critics Association Award – Second Best Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen

• Asianet Film Award – Best Character Actress for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen

• Vanitha Film Award – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen
  

  Lena Kumar holding her Vanitha Award

• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen

• Filmfare Award South – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen
  

  Lena posing for a photo with her Filmfare Award for Ennu Ninde Moideen

• IIFA Utsavam Award – Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) for the film Ennu Ninte Moideen
  

  The IIFA Utsavam Award of Lena

2016

• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA)
  

  Lena posing for a photo with her SIIMA 2016 award

2018

• Master Vision International Excellency Award for her contribution to the Malayalam cinema

2019

• Toronto International South-Asian Film Award (TISFA) – Best Supporting Actress for the films Adam Joan and Vimaanam

• Janmabhumi Legends Of Kerala Award – Best Supporting Actress

• South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for the film Aadhi

• Ramu Kariat Award – Best Character Actress
  

  A poster announcing Lena’s reception of the Ramu Kariat Award

2024

• Bharatiya Excellence Awards for 25 Years Of Contribution To the Indian Cinema
  

  A photo of Lena taken when she was receiving the Bharatiya Excellence Award

Car Collection

She owns an MG Hector.

Lena posing for a photo with her MG Hector

Tattoo(s)

• Lena Kumar got a tattoo of an eye, a flower, a butterfly, and brahmaivahmaha inked on her upper left arm.
  

  Lena Kumar’s tattoo on her left arm

• Lena got a word in Sanskrit tattooed on her left inner upper arm.
  

  Lena’s tattoo on her inner left arm

• She got a tattoo of flying birds inked on her left forearm.
  

  Leena’s tattoos on her left forearm

• Lena has many tattoos inked on her body.
  

  A collage of the tattoos Lena has inked on her body

Facts/Trivia

• Her name is also spelt as Lenaa. ^[4]Mathrubhumi She revealed in an interview that she added an extra “a” to her name to have a better vibrational frequency after getting inspired by the shlokas written in the Hindu scriptures.

• When Lena was born, her father had sent a letter to her mom, Tina, suggesting that she be named ‘Lena’. He had actually meant ‘Leena,’ but the mistake went unnoticed, so Lena became her name.

• Many fans refer to her as Lady Mammootty.

• Lena began writing scripts for plays when she was in school. Her skills came to the attention of her principal, who recommended her name to the director of her first Malayalam film.

• She underwent Bharatanatyam and music training while studying in school.

• Lena was asked to come to the police station after she was caught by the cops for riding a scooter without a license when she was in Class 12th. According to her, the cops came to her house and took her and her father to the police station as she failed to come to the station.

• After acting in the first few films, Lena quit acting to pursue a master’s degree. She, however, returned to acting later.

• Lena is a believer in the cycle of death and rebirth. In an interview, she said that in her previous life, she was a Buddhist monk in the Himalayas. She even shaved her head for a 2-month long solo trip to Nepal to tour the Nepal-Tibet border. ^[5]The New Indian Express She said,
  

  I was a Buddhist monk, and I died at the age of 63. Maybe, that is why I tonsured my head and felt the spontaneous call to visit the Himalayas. I had died near the Tibet-Nepal border. I remember the entire lifetime and that’s why I felt like going there.”

  

  A photo of Lena Kumar taken after she shaved her head

• She is a travel enthusiast and has been to many countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, many sources claimed that she had contracted the virus. However, she later posted a COVID test report on social media, claiming the reports to be false.
  

  Instagram post uploaded by Lena

• Lena Kumar consumes alcohol occasionally.
  

  An Instagram post uploaded by Lena

• She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
  

  A snip of a post uploaded by Lena on Instagram

• In an interview, Lena revealed that she ate gulab jamun after parting ways with Abhilash Kumar. She talked about it and said,
  

  Half an hour later when the lawyer came to inform us, we are next, he saw us sharing a gulab jamun.”

• She passionately follows her hobby of reading. She has read many books written by Osho on life and spirituality.
  

  Lena posing for a photo with a book

• She considers Mohanlal to be her spiritual guru.

• Lena is a mask-maker and has made masks of many film characters such as Heath Ledger’s Joker.

• She has taken part in many literary fests in and outside India.
  

  A photo of Lena taken at the Kerala Literature Fest

• In November 2022, Lena was invited to give a speech at the talk show TEDx Talks.
  

  A photo of Lena taken while she was giving a speech at TEDx

• While giving an interview, Lena expressed her support for renaming India as Bharat. ^[6]The New Indian Express She said,
  

  We have to go back to our roots. I believe there is something good, wisdom there. Moreover, a colonial power named us India. We changed so many names here – Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata…. So why not this change? Bharat is a very powerful name in our literature.”

• In 2023, Lena Kumar published a book titled The Autobiography of God.
  

  The Autobiography of God’s cover page

• When asked why she did not have kids with Abhilash Kumar, Lena said,
  

  We’d decided long back that we wouldn’t have children. We know the kind of persons we are and having children wouldn’t fit into the kind of work we both do.”

• Lena Kumar has also earned a certificate in Digital Product System (cum laude) from the DPS Board of Trustees.
  

  A photo of the degree received by Lena Kumar

• Her favourite line from the Upnashidas is “Om Poornnam-Adah Poornnam-Idam Poornnaat-Poornnam-Udacyate, Poornnasya Poornnam-Aadaaya Poornnam-Eva-Avashissyate.”

• Popular Indian-American motivational speaker, life coach, and social media influencer Jay Shetty follow her on Instagram.
  

  A snip of Lena Kumar’s Instagram account

• On 27 February 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pinned astronaut wings on the uniform of her husband Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair.
  

  A photo of Balakrishnan Nair with Prime Minister Narendra Modi while he was pinning the astronaut wings on his chest

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K. Shivaram (1953-2024) was an Indian actor, politician, and former bureaucrat. He was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party and primarily worked in Kannada films. On 29 February 2024, he died in Bangalore, India, after suffering a heart attack. ^[1]News Next)

Wiki/Biography

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Brown

Family & Caste

K. Shivaram belonged to the scheduled caste community. ^[2]K. Shivram

Parents & Siblings

His father, S. Kempaiah, was a drama master. His mother’s name is Chikka Boramma.

Wife & Children

His wife, Vani Shivram, is a homemaker. The couple has a daughter named Incharaa Shivaram who works as a psychotherapist.

K. Shivaram with his wife

A picture of K. Shivaram’s daughter and son-in-law

Other Relatives

His son-in-law, Pradeep Bogadi, is a Kannada actor.

K. Shivaram with his son-in-law

Career

K. Shivaram began his career as a police reporter at the Crime Investigation Department in Karnataka in May 1973. Meanwhile, he also pursued his higher education.

Bureaucrat

In 1985, he passed the Karnataka Administrative Service (K.A.S.) exam and became a Deputy Superintendent of Police.

A young K. Shivaram

In 1986, he became an Assistant Commissioner of Police after clearing the Karnataka Administrative Service exam for the second time and ranking first among the scheduled caste category candidates.

A young K. Shivaram in 1985

During his training at Karnataka Police Academy, he passed the civil services (UPSC) exam.

K. Shivaram when he was an IAS officer

Major Postings

• 1988: Assistant Commissioner, Yadgir

• 1989: Municipal Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, Bijapur

• 1990: Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore City Corporation

• 1993: Commissioner in Mysore City Corporation

• 1997: Special Officer in Koppal District

• 2000: Deputy Commissioner of Davangere District

• 2002: Commissioner, Social Welfare Department

• 2006: Mass Education Commissioner, Bangalore

• 2009: Food Commissioner, Bangalore

• 2010: Managing director of the Mysore Sales International Limited

• 2011: Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry

• 2013: Bangalore Regional Commissioner

Films

In 1993, he made his acting debut with the Kannada film ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake,’ which was directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar.

K. Shivaram (in beard) on the poster of the film ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake’

He appeared in several other films, including ‘Vasantha Kavya’ in 1996, ‘Sangliyana Part 3’ in 1997, ‘Prathibhatane’ and ‘Khalanayaka’ in 1999, and ‘Yarige Beda Duddu’ in 2001.

K. Shivaram on the poster of the film Vasantha Kavya (1996)

He then appeared in several Kannada films such as ‘Game For Love’ in 2003, ‘Naaga’ in 2006, and ‘O Prema Devathe’ in 2007. He last appeared in the Kannada film ‘Tiger’ in 2017 as Shivram Nayak.

The poster of the film Tiger (Kannada) (2017)

Politics

In 2013, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) as a member after retiring from his position as Bangalore Regional Commissioner. However, in 2014, K. Shivaram left INC and joined Janata Dal (Secular) as its member. He contested the legislative assembly elections from the Bijapur constituency but lost the election to Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, Ramesh Jigajinagi.

K. Shivaram during his tenure as a member of Janata Dal (Secular)

The same year, he returned to the Indian National Congress and supported the appointment of a Dalit leader, Dr G. Parameshwar, as Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. However, this support caused controversy during the legislative assembly elections.

K. Shivaram during a political rally in 2014

On 14 October 2016, K. Shivaram joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after expressing dissatisfaction with the recognition of a Dalit in higher positions within the Indian National Congress politics.

K. Shivaram while attending BJP’s political rally with Rajnath Singh

He was then appointed as the State Executive Committee member of Karnataka.

Other

In 2011, K. Shivaram founded the Chalavadi Mahasabha, a charitable trust in Karnataka, and became its president. He is the founder and president of Dalita Maha Sabha in Karnataka. He worked as the general secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh in Karnataka.

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

• Cash: Rs. 3,50,000

• Deposits in Banks and Financial Institutions: Rs. 1,38,439

• LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 17,50,000

Immovable Assets

• Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,00,00,000

• Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,10,00,000

Net Worth

K. Shivaram’s net worth for the financial year 2013-2014 was estimated to be Rs. 2.32 crores. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). ^[4]My Neta

Death

On 29 February 2024, K. Shivaram died at the age of 70 after suffering a heart attack in Bangalore, India. ^[5]News Next

Facts/Trivia

• K. Shivaram liked reading books, travelling to far-off places, and horse riding in his leisure time.
  

  K. Shivaram while riding a horse

• He became the first person in India to pass the IAS Exam in the Kannada Language upon clearing UPSC.
  

  K. Shivaram while working as an IAS officer

Jyotsna

Ashwini Aanandita is an Indian model and actress who prominently works in the Tamil entertainment industry.

Wiki/Biography

Ashwini Aanandita was born on Thursday, 25 July 1996 (age 27 years; as of 2023) in Bangalore, Karnataka. Her zodiac sign is Leo. Ashwini completed her schooling at the Vagdevi Vilas School in Bangalore. She completed her graduation at the Dreamzone School Of Creative Studies, Banaswadi, Bangalore.

Ashwini Aanandita’s childhood photo

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Weight (approx.): 60 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-32-36

Family

Parents & Siblings

Ashwini Aanandita has an elder brother; however, there is not much information about his parents.

Ashwini Aanandita (left) with her mother

Husband

Ashwini Aanandita is unmarried.

Religion

Ashwini Aanandita follows Hinduism.

Ashwini Aanandita (left) seeking blessings at the Adiyogi Shiva bust in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Career

Television

In 2021, Ashwini Aanandita was cast in the Indian TV series titled ‘Namma Veetu Ponnu’ which was aired on the Tamil channel Star Vijay and also streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Ashwini played the character of Meenakshi Karthik in the series.

Ashwini Aanandita (third from left) during the shoot of the Television series titled ‘Namma Veetu Ponnu’ (2021)

In 2023, Ashwini Aanandita was cast in the Indian-Tamil language drama titled ‘Kaatrukkena Veli’ for a cameo appearance in which she played the character of Shivani. It premiered on the Tamil channel Star Vijay as well as on Disney+ Hotstar.

Ashwini Aanandita at the shoot of the Television series titled ‘Kaatrukkena Veli’ (2023)

In 2024, Ashwini Aanandita was cast in the Tamil TV series titled ‘Thangamagal: Ilam Devadhaigalin Kadhai’ (Golden Girl: A Tale of Young Angels) in which she played the role of Hasini/Anjali.

Ashwini Aanandita in a still from the Television series titled ‘Thangamagal- Ilam Devadhaigalin Kadhai’ (2024)

Tattoo

Ashwini Aanandita has a tattoo of a little girl holding balloons with ‘Maa’ written below, dedicated to her mother on her right wrist.

Ashwini Aanandita’s tattoo on her right wrist

Car Collection

Ashwini Aanandita owns a Volkswagen Vento.

Ashwini Aanandita posing with her car

Favourites

• Film Director: S.S. Rajamouli

• Actor: Ranbir Kapoor, Nagarjuna

• Actress: Ramya Krishnan

Facts/Trivia

• In 2019, Ashwini Aanandita received an honorary Award for her achievements in Cine Field at the IHRPC Achievement Awards.
  

  Ashwini Aanandita’s honorary award by IHRPC Achievement Awards (2019)

• She loves animals and often shares photos with her pet dogs on social media.
  

  Ashwini Aanandita with her pet dog Mojo

• Ashwini loves travelling and exploring different countries.
  

  Ashwini Aanandita during a helicopter ride on her vacation in Dubai

• Ashwini Aanandita loves playing the guitar during her leisure time.
  

  Ashwini Aanandita playing guitar

Kanica

Sidharth Bharathan is an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for being the son of veteran Indian filmmaker Bharathan and actress KPAC Lalitha.

Wiki/Biography

Sidharth Bharathan was born on Thursday, 26 May 1983 (age 40 years; as of 2023) in Wadakanchery, Thrissur, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Sidharth Bharathan comes from a family with a film industry background.

A childhood picture of Sidharth Bharathan with his father

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

His father, Bharathan, was a noted Indian filmmaker who died in 1998.

Bharathan

His mother, KPAC Lalitha was a famous Indian actress. She died in 2022.

KPAC Lalitha

He has a sister named Sreekutty Bharathan who works as an actress.

Sreekutty Bharathan with her husband

Wife & Children

In 2008, Sidharth Bharathan got married to Anju Mohan Das, an actress. The couple has a son named Rishi. They got divorced in 2013.

Sidharth Bharathan with Anju Mohan Das

Rishi

In 2019, he got married for the second time to Sujina Sreedhar, a dancer.

Sidharth Bharathan with Sujina Sreedhar on their wedding day

The couple has a daughter named Kayalvizhi who was born in 2020.

Sidharth Bharathan with Sujina Sreedhar and their daughter

Relationships/Affairs

Sidharth Bharathan was in a relationship with Sujina Sreedhar before marrying her in 2019.

Career

Actor

He made his acting debut with the 2002 Malayalam film Nammal as Shyam.

The poster of the film Nammal (2002)

Sidharth Bharathan then went on to appear in several Malayalam films such as Youth Festival (2004), Kakkakarumban (2004), Rasikan (2004), Ennittum (2004), Nidra (2012), Spirit (2012), Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013), Olipporu (2013), Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu (2015), and Koppayile Kodumkattu (2016).

Sidharth Bharathan on the poster of the film Koppayile Kodumkattu (2016)

In 2023, Sidharth Bharathan played the role of SI Ashok Kumar in the film Vela, and he worked as a scenarist for the film Isha, a segment in the anthology film 5 Sundarikal.

Sidharth Bharathan in a still from the film Vela

In Bramayugam, a 2024 horror film, he appeared as a servant.

The poster of the film Bramayugam (2024)

Director

In 2015, he directed the film Chandrettan Evideya.

The poster of the film Chandrettan Evideya

In 2017, Sidharth Bharathan directed the Malayalam film Varnyathil Aashanka, and in 2022, he directed Chathuram, followed by Djinn in the next year.

The poster of the film Djinn (2023)

Awards

• Best Director award for the film Chathuram (2022)
  

  Sidharth Bharathan while holding the Best Director award for the film Chathuram

• Best Character Actor award for the film ‘Bramayugam’ at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards (2025)

Facts/Trivia

• He also goes by the name Sydart. ^[1]Sidharth Bharath’s Instagram Account

• His 2012 Malayalam film Nidra was a remake of his father’s 1981 Malayalam film with the same title.
  

  The poster of the film Nidra (2012)

• In 2015, Sidharth Bharathan was in a severe car accident that caused him serious injuries, and he had to be placed on a ventilator.
  

  Sidharth Bharathan with his mother during hospitalisation in 2015

• In his film Djinn, his mother, KPAC Lalitha, played the role of a matriarch in a Muslim family. She passed away in 2022 before the release of the film.

• Sidharth Bharathan enjoys smoking cigarettes occasionally.
  

  Sidharth Bharathan while smoking a cigarette

Jyotsna

Sriimurali is an Indian actor, who is known for working primarily in the Kannada film industry. He gained recognition after he played the role of Agastya, a mechanic, in the 2014 Kannada action thriller film ‘Ugramm.’

Wiki/Biography

Sri Murali Gowda was born on Thursday, 17 December 1981 (age 43 years; as of 2024) in Bangalore, Karnataka. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

A childhood image of Sriimurali and Puneeth Rajkumar

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 10″

Weight (approx.): 80 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 40″, Waist: 34″, Biceps: 15″

Family

Sriimurali belongs to a family of actors and film producers.

Parents & Siblings

His father, S. A. Chinne Gowda, is a film producer, and his mother, Jayamma, is also a film producer. He has a sister named Veena Gopinath and a brother named Vijay Raghavendra, who is an actor.

Sriimurali with his parents and siblings

Wife & Children

On 11 May 2008, he got married to his girlfriend Vidya. The couple has two children, a son named Agastya and a daughter named Atheeva.

Sriimurali with his wife and children

Other Relatives

His uncle was the actor Rajkumar, and his cousins are actors Shiva Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar, who died on 29 October 2021.

Sriimurali with Shiva Rajkumar

Sriimurali with Puneeth Rajkumar

Sriimurali’s wife, Vidya, is the sister of Prashanth Neel, one of the most famous filmmakers of the Kannada film industry.

Career

Film

Actor

In 2003, he made his acting debut with the Kannada romance drama film ‘Chandra Chakori’ in which he played the lead role of Puttaraju.

Poster of the 2003 Kannada film ‘Chandra Chakori’

In the 2004 Kannada romance drama film ‘Kanti,’ he appeared as Srikantha ‘Kanti,’ a college student who becomes politically entangled after falling in love with a Marathi girl. In 2008, he appeared as Bhadra in the Kannada film ‘Minchina Ota,’ a film produced by his father, which also featured his brother Vijay Raghavendra. He also manages his family’s production company, Sowbhagya Pictures. This banner has produced several Kannada films, including ‘Sevanthi Sevanthi’ (2006) and ‘Ganesha Matthe Banda’ (2008). After the success of his 2014 Kannada film ‘Ugramm,’ he reportedly received a total of 67 film offers; however, he rejected all of them. ^[1]The New Indian Express

Sriimurali in a still from the 2014 Kannada film ‘Ugramm’

Some of his other hit films include ‘Mufti’ (2017), ‘Bharaate’ (2019), and ‘Madhagaja’ (2021).

Singer

In 2016, he lent his voice to the song ‘Hey Diwana’ from the Kannada film ‘Zoom.’

Narrator

In 2018, he lent his voice to a character’s narration in the Kannada drama film ‘Iruvudellava Bittu.’

Awards, Honours, Achievements

• 2005: Best Actor Award for the Kannada film ‘Kanti’ (2004) at the Karnataka State Film Awards

• 2018: Critics Choice – Best Actor Award for the film for the Kannada film ‘Mufti’ (2017) at the 7th SIIMA Awards

Car Collection

She owns two Mercedes cars.

Sriimurali with his cars

Favourites

• Food: Pizza

• Actor: Rajinikanth

• Colour(s): Blue, White

Facts/Trivia

• Sriimurali goes by the names Sri, Murali, ^[2]Deccan Herald and Murali Dev. He is also referred to as Roaring Star.

• He was credited in films as Murali from 2003 to 2007 and as Sriimurali from 2008 onwards.

• He is a fitness enthusiast and is often spotted working out at a gym.
  

  Sriimurali working out in a gym

Amisha

Yuvan Mayilsamy is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is the son of Tamil actor and comedian Mayilsamy.

Wiki/Biography

Yuvan Mayilsamy was born on Monday, 19 October 1992 (age 31 years; as of 2023) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Libra. Yuvan completed his graduation at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai.

Yuvan Mayilsamy’s childhood photo

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 9″

Weight (approx.): 65 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 38″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 16″

Family

Parents & Siblings

Yuvan Mayilsamy’s father was Tamil actor and comedian Mayilsamy who passed away at the age of 57 years on 19 February 2023, after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Yuvan’s mother, Shantha, is a homemaker.

(Left to right) Shantha, Yuvan Mayilsamy, Mayilsamy

Yuvan Mayilsamy has an elder brother named Arumainayagam Mayilsamy who is also an actor who is popularly known by his professional name Anbu Mayilsamy.

Yuvan Mayilsamy’s brother and actor Anbu Mayilsamy

Wife 

Yuvan Mayilsamy is unmarried.

Other Relatives

Yuvan Mayilsamy’s brother and actor Anbu Mayilsamy is married to Aishwarya, who is the daughter of K. Pitchandi, a Tamil politician and Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Religion

Yuvan Mayilsamy follows Hinduism.

Yuvan Mayilsamy’s Instagram post in which he wrote ‘Om’ in the caption

Yuvan Mayilsamy (left) in a still from his Tamil debut film titled ‘Yendru Thaniyum’ (Endru Thaniyum) 2016

In 2024, Yuvan Mayilsamy was cast in the Tamil TV series titled ‘Thangamagal: Ilam Devadhaigalin Kadhai’ (Golden Girl: A Tale of Young Angels) in which he played the role of Muthupandi.

Comedy Actor #Mayilsamy Son Yuvan Mayilsamy hero in #Thangamagal

Coming Soon on #VijayTV pic.twitter.com/6t15I0t6up

— TAMIL TV Express (@TamilTvExpress) January 5, 2024

Car Collection

Yuvan Mayilsamy owns a Mahindra Thar, a Volkswagen Virtus, a Hyundai Creta, and a Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Yuvan Mayilsamy’s Mercesed-Benz CLA

Yuvan Mayilsamy posing with his Mahindra Thar

Yuvan Mayilsamy posing with his Hyundai Creta

Yuvan Mayilsamy posing with his Volkswagen Virtus

Favourites

• Food: Mohinga, Burmese Atho

• Actor: Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth

Facts/Trivia

• Yuvan Mayilsamy is a non-vegetarian and loves cooking non-vegetarian dishes at his home.
  

  Yuvan Mayilsamy’s Instagram post about him roasting chicken at his home

• He loves sketching and often draws when he is free from his shooting schedule.
  

  Sketch drawn by Yuvan Mayilsamy

• Yuvan loves animals and often shares photos and videos of his pet dogs and his pet bird on social media.
  

  Yuvan Mayilsamy posing with his pet dog Soldier

  

  Yuvan Mayilsamy with his pet bird Rio

• Yuvan Mayilsamy drinks alcohol and also posts pictures of different alcoholic beverages on social media.
  

  Yuvan Mayilsamy’s Instagram post about the liquor that he bought

• Yuvan Mayilsamy is a fitness freak and spends his free time in the gym.
  

  Yuvan Mayilsamy during his workout session

Kanica

Amalda Liz is an Indian model and actor. In 2024, she appeared in the Malayalam film ‘Bramayugam’ as Yakshi.

Wiki/Biography

Amalda Liz Joseph ^[1]YouTube – Indiavibestv was born on Thursday, 1 March 1990 (age 34 years; as of 2024) in Wayanad, Kerala. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Amalda Liz’s childhood picture

She did her graduation in engineering. ^[2]News 18 Malayalam

Physical Appearance

^[3]YouTube – Kappa TV Height: 5′ 8″

Weight (approx.): 55 kg

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Brown

^[4]YouTube – Kappa TV Figure Measurements: 35-26-35

Family

She belongs to a Malayali family. ^[5]YouTube – Kappa TV

Parents & Siblings

Both her parents are teachers.

Husband

She is unmarried.

Career

Model

She started her career as a model. In 2009, she participated in the Miss Kerala pageant. She was one of the finalists in the pageant and won Miss Beautiful Hair in the pageant. In 2010, she won the Miss Confident Face title in the beauty pageant South Indian Model Hunt. She has walked the ramp in various fashion shows like Kochi International Fashion Week.

Amalda Liz in a fashion show

She has worked in the print advertisements of many brands like Kingfisher, Fabindia, Silpaa, Pranaah, Palam Silks, and Linen Burgoyne.

Amalda Liz in a print ad

She has also worked as a model for the Kingfisher calendar. Amalda has appeared in various photoshoots.

Amalda Liz in a photoshoot

Film

In 2016, she made her acting debut with the Malayalam film ‘Kammatipaadam’ as Rosamma.

Amalda Liz in a still from the film Kammatipaadam

She has also acted in various other Malayalam films like ‘Under World’ (2019), ‘Trance’ (2020), ‘Ottu’ (2022), ‘Sulaikha Manzil’ (2023), and ‘Bramayugam’ (2024).

Trance

Other Work

She has also worked as an anchor with Kairali channel and Kiran TV. She has performed in various Malayalam theatre plays.

Amalda Liz performing in a theatre play

In 2018, she appeared in the Tamil music video “Kana Kana Vazhgiren” by Sajna Sudheer.

A still of Amalda Liz from the Tamil music video Kana Kana Vazhgiren

Facts/Trivia

• In her leisure time, she enjoys doing photography, travelling, and visiting art museums.
  

  Amalda Liz during her vacation

• She was featured on one of the editions of FWD Life magazine cover.
  

  Amalda Liz featured on a magazine cover 

• She is an avid animal lover and often shares pictures with them on her social media accounts.
  

  Amalda Liz with a dog

• Amalda Liz follows a non-vegetarian diet. ^[6]Instagram – Amalda Liz

• She is a spiritual person and often visits various temples.
  

  A picture of Amalda Liz in a temple

• Liz is a trained classical dancer and has a specialization in Bharatanatyam.

• For the 2016 Malayalam film ‘Kammatipaadam,’ she lost eight kilograms of weight and then regained ten kilograms for her role.

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Vetri Duraisamy is an Indian film director and wildlife photographer. He gained the limelight in 2024 after he went missing because the car in which he and his friend were travelling fell into the Sutlej river in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.

Wiki/Biography

Vetri Duraisamy was born in 1978 (age 45 years; as of 2023) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He did his schooling at Alpha Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He pursued his higher education at Dr Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ^[1]Vetri Duraisamy – Facebook

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 6′ 0″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Vetri’s father’s name is Saidai Duraisamy, who is the former mayor of Chennai.

Vetri Duraisamy’s father

His mother’s name is Mallika.

Wife & Children

There is not much information about his wife.

Vetri Duraisamy with his wife

Career

In 2021, Vetri directed and produced the Tamil film Endraavathu Oru Naal. The film received over 42 awards at various international film festivals worldwide. The film revolves around the story of Thangamuthu and his wife Rasathi, a farmer couple who enjoyed a content life with their livestock.

Poster of the film Endraavathu Oru Naal

Controversies

Alleged for kidnapping

In 2014, the Madras High Court asked for a response to a request from a businessman who wanted his 28-year-old wife and 5-year-old daughter, who he said were kidnapped, to be brought back and freed. In his request, Velivela Rakesh from Kodambakkam claimed that his wife Sowmya and daughter Naisha were taken by Vetri Duraisamy from CIT Nagar, who had political power. After hearing the request, Justices S Tamilvanan and T Mathivanan of a Division Bench told the relevant officials to reply by 22 December 2014. Rakesh said that Sowmya had become friends with Duraisamy, who then kidnapped both her and their daughter. ^[2]The New Indian Express

Raid against Vetri

In 2016, the income tax officials started searching the places of Natham R Viswanathan, who was the former AIADMK minister, and Vetri. They are looking into claims that they did not pay some taxes and were checking their involvement in taking money from a businessman before the Tamil Nadu Assembly election on 16 May 2016. According to some sources, the raids started because officials found some proof at businessman Anbunathan’s place. This proof suggested he had connections with Natham Viswanathan and Vetri Duraisamy. Officials searched three places owned by Vetri Duraisamy, including a farmhouse. In different searches, they also checked many locations of a big jewellery store chain all over the country and a well-known hospital to see if they were avoiding paying taxes. ^[3]Business Standard

Facts/Trivia

• In 2024, after his car fell into a river in Himachal Pradesh, the police there said they found some body parts by the Satluj river. The top police officer in Himachal Pradesh mentioned that they found something that looked like a human brain and it might belong to the man who was missing. According to the police, the person who was saved and the car driver who passed away in the accident didn’t have any injuries to their heads, which made them think the missing man, Vetri, might have died.

• The police also said they’ve asked for navy divers to help look for Vetri in the river, and they are trying hard to find him. Even after searching for three days with teams from NDRF, police, and home guards, they did not find him, but they planned to keep looking.

• Saidai Duraisamy, who is Vetri’s father, offered Rs. 1 crore to anyone who can find his son. He also asked local people and officials to help spread the word. He hoped someone from the nearby tribal areas might know something.

Tanvi

Rony David Raj is an Indian actor and physician. He is known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. In 2023, he appeared alongside Mammootty in the Malayalam film ‘Kannur Squad.’

Wiki/Biography

Rony David Raj was born in Thrissur, Kerala.

A childhood picture of Rony David Raj (right)

He did his schooling at Christ Nagar Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He pursued an MBBS at Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu in 1997. ^[1]Facebook – Rony David Raj

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

His father, C. T. Rajan, is a former film producer. His younger brother, Roby Varghese Raj, is a cinematographer and director.

Rony David Raj (right) with his father and brother

Wife & Children

He is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.

Rony David Raj with his wife and children

Career

Film

Rony David Raj made his debut as an actor in 2006 with the Malayalam film ‘Pachakuthira.’ In 2007, he appeared as Nadeshan’s Gang Member in the film ‘Chotta Mumbai.’ He gained recognition after he played the role of Naik Sasi in the film ‘Kurukshetra’ (2008).

Rony David Raj (left) in a still from the film ‘Kurukshetra’

He essayed the role of Eeshwar in the film ‘Daddy Cool’ (2009). In 2010, he appeared alongside Kunchako Boban in the film ‘Sakudumbam Shyamala.’ In 2014, he appeared as an arguing husband in the Malayalm film ‘Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram.’ The film is also made in Tamil language. Rony became a household name after he played the role of Chacko Sir in the film ‘Aanandam’ (2016).

Rony David Raj in a still from the film ‘Aanandam’

In 2021, he played the role of SI Suresh in the film ‘Roy,’ starring Suraj Venjaramoodu. The actor appeared alongside Mammootty in the crime-thriller film ‘Kannur Squad’ in 2023. He played the role of CPO Jayakumar P. Vasu aka Jayan in the film. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film.

Poster of the film ‘Kannur Squad’

In the same year, he appeared in a lead role in the film ‘Pazhanjan Pranayam.’ Some of his other notable films include ‘Chocolate’ (2007), ‘Aagathan’ (2010), ‘Polytechnic’ (2014), ‘Thrissivaperoor Kliptham’ (2017), ‘Kaanekkaane’ (2021), ‘2018’ (2023), and ‘Nalla Nilavulla Rathri’ (2023).

Short Film

In 2015, he acted in the Malayalam short film ‘Open Your Mind’ in which he played the role of Rahul. He appeared as a Father in the Malayalam short film ‘The Confession’ (2019).

Rony David Raj (right) in a still from the short film ‘The Confession’

In 2020, he was featured in an ad film ‘Priyappetta Sarammakk’ for an online English language training institute named English Lakshya. The following year, he was featured in the drama thriller Malayalam short film ‘Raman Effect.’

Awards

• Best Actor Award at the Critic’s Choice Award for the short film ‘Night Saloon’ in 2023
  

  Rony David Raj (right) after receiving the Best Actor Award

• Best Performance Award at the ICCON 22 short film festival for the short film ‘Night Saloon’ in 2022

• Best Supporting Actor Award at the Mollywood Flicks Awards for the film ‘Nizhal’ in 2021

• Nominated for Best Comedian Award at the SIIMA Award for the film ‘Aanandam’ in 2017

Car Collection

He owns a Volkswagen Polo car.

Rony David Raj with his car

Facts/Trivia

• Before entering the film industry, he worked as a physician at KIMS Hospital in Kerala.

• He had a passion for acting since he was a child.

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