Happy Birthday Priyamani: Interesting Facts To Know About The Family Man Actress

National Film Award-winning Priyamani, who is known for her works in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films, has turned 43 on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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On the occasion of her special day, take a look at some of the interesting facts about her.

Priyamani is a cousin of actress Vidya Balan. Their family connection is one of the lesser-known links between South Indian and Hindi cinema.

She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Tamil film Paruthiveeran, a role that transformed her career.

Before entering films, she modelled for several silk saree brands, including Kanchipuram and Erode silk advertisements.

Priyamani comes from a family with a sports background. Her mother, Latha Mani Iyer, was a national-level badminton player before becoming a bank manager.

After working with him in Jawan, she spoke about being a longtime admirer of Shah Rukh Khan.