Priya Bhavani Shankar Explained

Priya Bhavani Shankar
Birthname:Sathyapriya Bhavani Shankar
Birth Date:31 December 1989[1]
Education:B.Tech, MBA
Years Active:2011–present
Partner:Rajvel Raj[2]

Sathyapriya Bhavani Shankar (born 31 December 1989) is an Indian actress and a former television presenter who primarily works in Tamil films.[3] [4] [5] She made her acting debut with commercially successful Tamil film Meyaadha Maan (2017).

She has appeared in successful films such as Meyaadha Maan (2017), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Monster (2019), (2020), Yaanai (2022), Thiruchitrambalam (2022), Pathu Thala (2023), Demonte Colony 2 (2024), Black (2024) and Zebra (2024)

Career

Priya first gained recognition as a television news presenter at the Tamil news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai.[6] She also worked as a serial actress in Star Vijay Television's Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai. In 2017, she made her film debut with Meyaadha Maan opposite Vaibhav, for which she was nominated for a SIIMA Award for Best Female Debutant.[7]

The following year, Priya appeared in Kadaikutty Singam alongside Karthi.[8] In 2019, she starred in Monster alongside S. J. Suryah.[9] In 2020 she was seen in the action thriller alongside Arun Vijay.[10] She also appeared in the Amazon Prime web series Time Enna Boss!?.[11] In 2021, she starred in the multi-starrer Kalathil Sandhippom and Kasada Thapara.

She has later appeared in successful films such as Yaanai (2022), Thiruchitrambalam (2022), Pathu Thala (2023) and Demonte Colony 2 (2024). In 2024, she also played the lead opposite Satyadev in Zebra. Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu noted, "Priya finally has a substantial role in a Telugu film and does well."[12] [13]

Filmography

Films

YearTitle Role(s)Notes
2017Meyaadha MaanS. MadhumithaDebut film
2018Kadaikutty SingamPoompozhil "Chellamma"
2019MonsterMeghala[14]
2020Sathya[15]
2021Kalathil SanthippomSofia[16]
Kasada TabaraKanmaniSegment: "Thappattam"[17]
Oh Manapenne! Shruthi
Blood MoneyRachel Victor[18]
2022Hostel Adhirshtalakshmi[19]
Yaanai Jebamalar[20]
Kuruthi Aattam Vennila
ThiruchitrambalamRanjani[21]
2023Kalyanam KamaneeyamShruthiTelugu film [22]
Agilan Madhavi[23]
Pathu ThalaLeela Thompson[24]
RudhranAnanya[25]
BommaiNandhini[26]
2024 Bhimaa Paari Telugu film[27]
Rathnam Malliga, Loganayagi Dual role [28]
Indian 2 Aarthi[29]
Demonte Colony 2 Debbie [30]
Black Aaranya [31]
ZebraSwathi Telugu film [32]
2025Indian 3 AarthiPost-production [33]

Television

YearTitle RoleLanguageNotes
2011–2014 NewsNews PresenterTamil
2014–2016Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal VaraiPriya Arjun[34]
2015Jodi No.1 Host[35]
Filmfare Awards South
2015–2016Super Singer 5
Kings of Dance
2020Time Enna Boss!?Dr. Bharathi
2022VictimPavithraSegment: "Mirrage"[36]
2023DhoothaPriya AvudhuriTeluguReleased on Amazon Prime[37]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWork Result
2015Vijay Television AwardsBest Find of the YearKalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai[38]
2017Favourite Actor – Female [39]
2018South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Female Debut – TamilMeyaadha Maan[40]
2019Filmfare Awards SouthKadaikutty Singam[41]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Priya Bhavani Shankar to star in Raghava Lawrence's Rudhran. 31 December 2020. 29 May 2021. India Today.
  2. Web site: Priya Bhavani Shankar on relationship with Rajvel Raj: 'In my world full of stars you remain my sunshine' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315180801/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/priya-bhavani-shankar-on-relationship-with-rajvel-raj-in-my-world-full-of-stars-you-remain-my-sunshine/546413 . 15 March 2023 . 15 March 2023 . Zoom TV.
  3. News: Subhakeerthana . S . 29 October 2017 . I'm not heroine-material: Priya Bhavani . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180208075404/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/29/im-not-heroine-material-priya-bhavani-shankar-1686514.html . 8 February 2018 . 15 February 2018 . The New Indian Express.
  4. Web site: Priya Bhavani Shankar confirmed for Karthi's project. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180216143747/http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/nov/10/priya-bhavani-shankar-confirmed-for-karthis-project-3012.html . 16 February 2018 . 15 February 2018 . Cinema Express.
  5. Web site: 2024-08-10 . 'Not One Person's Fault': Priya Bhavani Shankar To Trolls After Indian 2 Debacle . 2024-08-11 . News18 . en.
  6. News: Mejel . Prince . 8 January 2017 . Famous TV actress Priya Bhavani Shankar's debut . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180216085152/http://www.currentlyglobally.com/2017/08/meyaadha-maan-teaser-review-priya-bhavani-shankar-vaibhav.html . 16 February 2018 . 15 February 2018 . Currently Globally.
  7. News: Vishwanathan . Akshara . 22 October 2017 . Madhu Recreated As Meyadha Maan: Short Film To Cinema & Small Screen To Big Screen . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180216085006/http://www.guindytimes.com/articles/madhu-recreated-as-meyadha-maan-short-film-to-cinema-small-screen-to-big-screen . 16 February 2018 . 15 February 2018 . The Guindy Times.
  8. News: 10 November 2017 . Priya Bhavani Shankar confirmed for Karthi's project . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180216143747/http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/nov/10/priya-bhavani-shankar-confirmed-for-karthis-project-3012.html . 16 February 2018 . 15 February 2018 . Cinema Express.
  9. News: SJ Suryah, Priya in a monster film that will make you laugh . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181006170309/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sj-suryah-priya-in-a-monster-film-that-will-make-you-laugh/articleshow/66029231.cms . 6 October 2018 . 6 October 2018 . The Times of India.
  10. News: Menon . Thinkal . Mafia: Chapter 1 Movie Review : The way the film ends makes us eagerly wait for the next chapter . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201203023938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mafia-chapter-1/movie-review/74237745.cms . 3 December 2020 . 25 November 2020 . The Times of India.
  11. Web site: 15 September 2020 . Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200919040849/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/time-enna-boss-trailer-a-fun-tamil-sitcom-about-time-travel-6596868/ . 19 September 2020 . 18 September 2020 . The Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: Zebra trailer: A high-stake heist thriller pitting greed against self-respect . 13 November 2024 . Cinema Express . en . 15 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241115122942/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Nov/12/zebra-trailer-a-high-stake-heist-thriller-pitting-greed-against-self-respect . live .
  13. Web site: Zebra movie review: Satyadev’s financial thriller delivers the goods. 22 November 2024. The Hindu.
  14. News: 2 October 2018 . Here comes the Monster . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181006100912/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/021018/here-comes-the-monster.html . 6 October 2018 . 6 October 2018 . Deccan Chronicle . en.
  15. News: Lakshmi . V . Mafia will be a high-octane gangster drama: Karthick Naren . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707221842/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mafia-will-be-a-high-octane-gangster-drama-karthick-narean/articleshow/70041304.cms . 7 July 2019 . 19 September 2019 . The Times of India . en.
  16. News: 4 August 2019 . Kalathil Sandhippom first look: Jiiva and Arulnithi team up for the first time . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190805164241/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kalathil-sandhippom-first-look-jiiva-and-arulnithi-team-up-for-the-first-time-5877242/lite/ . 5 August 2019 . 3 October 2020 . Cinema Express.
  17. News: 27 August 2021 . Kasada Tabara review: An engaging anthology . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210827055435/https://www.sify.com/movies/kasada-tabara-review-an-engaging-anthology-review-tamil-vi1fyDgfcadhj.html . 27 August 2021 . 27 August 2021 . Sify.
  18. News: 5 April 2021 . Priya Bhavani Shankar to star in Sarjun's mystery thriller with Shirish as co-star . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210405025219/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priya-bhavani-shankar-to-star-in-sarjuns-mystery-thriller-with-shirish-as-co-star/articleshow/81899380.cms . 5 April 2021 . 23 April 2021 . The Times of India.
  19. News: 10 March 2021 . Ashok Selvan-Priya Bhavani Shankar film titled Hostel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220113181705/https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/mar/10/ashok-selvan-priya-bhavani-shankar-film-titled-hostel-23232.amp . 13 January 2022 . 10 March 2021 . India Today.
  20. News: 9 September 2021 . Arun Vijay's AV33 with director Hari titled Yaanai . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211127220253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijays-av33-with-director-hari-titled-yaanai/articleshow/86068239.cms . 27 November 2021 . 15 September 2021 . The Times of India.
  21. Web site: 10 June 2022 . Thiruchitrambalam: After Raashii Khanna, meet Priya Bhavani Shankar's character Ranjani from Dhanush's next PINKVILLA . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220822150950/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/thiruchitrambalam-after-raashii-meet-priya-bhavani-shankar-s-character-ranjani-dhanushs-next-1140534?amp . 22 August 2022 . 22 August 2022 . www.pinkvilla.com.
  22. Web site: 9 December 2022 . First look of 'Kalyanam Kamaneeyam' is out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221215193725/https://telugucinema.com/news/first-look-of-kalyanam-kamaneeyam-is-out . 15 December 2022 . 15 December 2022 . Telugucinema.com.
  23. Web site: 10 September 2021 . Jayam Ravi and Kalyan's next 'JR 28' starts rolling . 10 September 2021 . . 10 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210910122237/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayam-ravi-and-kalyans-next-jr-28-starts-rolling/articleshow/86094897.cms . live .
  24. Web site: Priya Bhavani Shankar wraps up dubbing for Pathu Thala . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103101527/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jan/03/priya-bhavani-shankar-wraps-up-dubbing-for-pathu-thala-38328.html . 3 January 2023 . 3 January 2023 . CinemaExpress.
  25. News: 21 January 2021 . Raghava Lawrence and Priya Bhavani Shankar kickstart Rudhran shoot . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210213022207/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/amp/tamil-cinema/article/raghava-lawrence-and-priya-bhavani-shankar-kickstart-rudhran-shoot/710273 . 13 February 2021 . 10 March 2021 . Zoom TV Entertainment.
  26. Web site: SJ Suryah and Priya Bhavani Shankar's Bommai to release on THIS date . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230608173716/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/sj-suryah-and-priya-bhavani-shankars-bommai-to-release-on-this-date/a86455c825401 . 8 June 2023 . 8 June 2023 . ottplay.com.
  27. News: 11 August 2023 . Priya Bhavani Shankar and Malvika Sharma join forces with Gopichand in his 31st film 'Bhimaa' . 12 August 2023 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 12 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230812005906/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/priya-bhavani-shankar-and-malvika-sharma-join-forces-with-gopichand-in-his-31st-film-bhimaa/articleshow/102630568.cms . live .
  28. News: 1 December 2023 . Vishal's film with director Hari titled 'Rathnam' . 2 December 2023 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . 1 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231201170008/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vishal-film-with-director-hari-titled-rathnam/articleshow/105658276.cms?from=mdr . live .
  29. News: 6 August 2019 . Priya Bhavani Shankar confirms her presence in 'Indian 2' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230608173555/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priya-bhavani-shankar-confirms-her-presence-in-indian-2/articleshow/70553905.cms?from=mdr . 8 June 2023 . 8 June 2023 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  30. Web site: Demonte Colony 2 wrapped, makers unveil intriguing BTS video featuring Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710185909/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/demonte-colony-2-wrapped-makers-unveil-intriguing-bts-video-featuring-arulnithi-priya-bhavani-shankar/ee8a4893c4603 . 10 July 2023 . 10 July 2023 . ottplay.com.
  31. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-09-25 . Black Trailer: Jiiva-Priya Bhavani Shankar play a distraught couple in this home invasion thriller . 2024-09-25 . Cinema Express . en.
  32. Web site: Satyadev-Daali Dhananjaya's next titled Zebra . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328045525/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/jan/26/satyadev-daali-dhananjayas-next-titled-zebra-39257.html . 28 March 2023 . 9 June 2023 .
  33. Web site: Indian 3 trailer: Glimpses of Kamal Haasan’s next film is the best part of Indian 2, say netizens . 2024-07-13 . www.ottplay.com.
  34. News: Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai on Vijay TV . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170803014100/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Kalyanam-Mudhal-Kadhal-Varai-on-Vijay-TV/articleshow/44924107.cms . 3 August 2017 . 21 July 2016 . The Times of India.
  35. News: Subhakeerthana . S . 26 July 2015 . I can never replace Divyadarshini: Priya Bhavani Shankar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180216091527/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150726/entertainment-tvmusic/article/i-can-never-replace-divyadarshini-priya-bhavani-shankar . 16 February 2018 . 15 February 2018 . Deccan Chronicle.
  36. Web site: 19 July 2022 . Trailer Out For Tamil Anthology 'Victim' Helmed By Four Top Directors . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220722014716/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/trailer-out-for-tamil-anthology-victim-helmed-by-four-top-directors-news-210438 . 22 July 2022 . 1 August 2022 . Outlook India . en.
  37. Web site: Parvathy and Priya Bhavani Shankar join Naga Chaitanya in series 'Dootha' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220724142052/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/10/parvathy-and-priya-bhavani-shankar-join-naga-chaitanya-in-series-dootha-2428263.html . 24 July 2022 . 24 July 2022 . The New Indian Express.
  38. News: Vijay Television Awards 2015 on September 19 . 14 September 2018 . The Times of India . 4 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181004131852/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Vijay-Television-Awards-on-September-19/articleshow/49010594.cms . live .
  39. News: 21 May 2017 . Vijay Television Awards 2017: Watch Vijay Awards at 3 pm today . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810011944/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/watch-vijay-awards-at-3-pm-today/articleshow/58773010.cms . 10 August 2017 . 3 June 2017 . The Times of India.
  40. Web site: 16 August 2019 . SIIMA Awards 2018 nominations: Vijay's Mersal leads with nine nods, followed by Vikram Vedha . 28 September 2020 . Firstpost . 18 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180918090208/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/siima-awards-2018-nominations-vijays-mersal-leads-with-nine-nods-followed-by-vikram-vedha-4976241.html . live .
  41. Web site: 13 December 2019 . Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 . 13 December 2019 . Filmfare . 12 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191212141500/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html . live .

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