Priya Bhavani Shankar

Priya Bhavani Shankar, born on December 31, 1989, in Puducherry, India, is a popular Tamil film and television actress who transitioned from a career in IT to entertainment. She holds an engineering degree and worked as a software engineer at Infosys before following her passion for acting.

Priya began her career in television, gaining popularity through Tamil serials and as a news anchor on Sun News. She made her film debut in “Meyaadha Maan” (2017) opposite Vaibhav, which was a commercial success. She has since appeared in Tamil films like “Monster” (2019), “Mafia: Chapter 1” (2020), “Indian 2” (2024), and “Rudhran” (2023) opposite Raghava Lawrence.

She has also worked in Telugu cinema, appearing in “Enduko Emo” (2018). Priya is known for her elegant screen presence and has been praised for balancing both glamorous and performance-oriented roles. She is active on social media and has a significant following. Her transition from a technology career to becoming one of Tamil cinema’s recognisable young actresses is an inspiring story. She continues to take on varied roles in both films and web series.