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New Indian Express
5 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Priyamani's next web series titled Good Wife; Revathy to direct
Priyamani is jumping into the web series format once again. After her performance in Raj & DK's critically-acclaimed spy-action thriller Family Man and His Story, directed by Prashant Bhagia, Priyamani will be next seen in Good Wife. The upcoming series, which will stream on JioHotstar, is directed by noted actor-director Revathy. An official adaptation of the American legal-political drama The Good Wife (2009-2016), this upcoming series will mark Revathy's foray into the web series format. Apart from Priyamani, the series will also feature Aari Arujunan, and Sampath Raj in prominent roles. Further cast details and a release date are yet to be revealed by the makers. The original series, created by Robert and Michelle King, starred Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick whose husband Peter (Chris Noth), the former Cook County, Illinois State's Attorney, has been jailed following a notorious political corruption and sex scandal.
India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
Meet Hindu actress who married to a Muslim, faced brutal trolling, yet to become a mother after 8 years of marriage, she is…
Priyamani started her acting career at the age of 18 with the Telugu film 'Evare Atagadu' in 2003. The career of this beautiful actress took a new turn with the Tamil film 'Paruthiveeran' in 2007. In this, she won the National Award in the Best Actress category for her performance as 'Muttazagu'. With this film, Priyamani became a formidable actress in Indian cinema. From there, she starred in many hit films in South India and became one of the most respected stars in the industry. Entry in Bollywood Priyamani made her Bollywood debut in 2010 with Mani Ratnam's film 'Raavan', in which she played a supporting role alongside Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. The film was not a big success at the box office, and Priyamani's role was also not well-received. However, she made a comeback in 2013 with the item song '1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor' in 'Chennai Express'. Priyamani stepped out with Shah Rukh Khan in this song. As much as the song became a hit, Priyamani's energetic performance was also a superhit. After this, she was seen in Hindi projects like 'Ateet'. She created a new fan base with the character of 'Suchi' in the Amazon Prime series 'The Family Man'. Actress's name came into controversy after marriage In 2017, Priyamani married event manager turned film producer Mustafa Raj. Since she is a Hindu and comes from a Tamil Brahmin family, she married Mustafa, who is a Muslim, who believes in Islam. Therefore, their inter-religious wedding was in controversy. Priyamani once told Filmfare that since announcing her engagement, she has faced a lot of trolling online, including severe reactions like 'love jihad'. Some trolls even said that her children would join terrorist groups. She said that this trolling hurt her a lot, especially personal attacks on someone who does not belong to the film industry. She says that even now, most of the reactions she receives on social media posts with her husband are full of negativity about religion and caste. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Despite all this, Priyamani continues to act. In the recently released film 'Officer on Duty' (2025), she played the role of a college professor opposite Kunchacko Boban. Through this role, she once again proved that she is capable of playing strong female characters. Priyamani has also played the role of a judge in some dance reality shows. Her maternal grandmother is Carnatic musician Kamala Kailas and Priyamani is also the cousin of Bollywood star Vidya Balan. The actress still lives with Mustafa but even at the age of 41, she has not given any update on baby planning despite being married.
India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, whose Bollywood debut was a flop, did superhit song with Shah Rukh Khan, married a Muslim, is now..., her name is...
Today, we will highlight the journey of this National-Award winning actress who worked in all five languages, and managed to garner success across all these industries. After a successful career in films, she attained a new league of fans with her role of 'Suchi' in Family Man, opposite Manoj Bajpayee. She is none other Pan-India star Priyamani. Priyamani began her acting journey at the age of 18. He first film was the Telugu film Evare Atagaadu in 2003. She catapulted into success after winning a National Award for best actress in the 2007 Tamil film Paruthiveeran. Priya made her Bollywood debut in Mani Ratnam's Raavan , where she played a supporting role opposite Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. In 2013, she captivated audience with her energetic moves in item song 1-2-3-4 with Shah Rukh Khan in Chennai Express. Following that, she continued making waves with pan-India projects such as The Family Man and Article 370. Throughout the years, Priya consistently showcased her acting prowess and cemented a space for herself in Indian cinema. Her last theatrical release Offical on Duty released on 20 February, 2025, starring Kunchacko Boban in the lead. She portrayed the role of Chackochan's wife, a strong-willed college-professor, who believes and stands for the right thing. In 2017, Priyamani tied the knot with Mustafa Raj, an event manager-turned-film director. In an interview, Priya revealed how their interfaith marriage became the reason for them to receive backlash online. While speaking to Filmfare, she said, 'When I announced my engagement, I just wanted to share this happy moment with people whom I honestly believed genuinely cared for me. However, I don't know for what rhyme or reason, unnecessary hate started pouring in, and the love jihad accusations followed. They even went to the extent of saying that, when we have kids tomorrow, they would join ISIS.' The actress added while she understood people wanting to say things to celebs, but the comments affected her immensely. 'I understand that since I belong to the media and the film industry, you can say what you want. But why do you want to attack somebody who is not at all (a part of these things)? You don't even know who that person is. It took a toll on me for 2-3 days because I kept getting a lot of messages. Even now, if I post something with him, nine out of ten comments will be about our religion or caste,' Priya said.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Priyamani Stuns At 41! Saree Looks That Broke The Internet
Last Updated: Happy Birthday Priyamani: The actress began her acting career in 2004 with the Tamil film, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, and made her mark in several film industries. Happy Birthday Priyamani: One of the most well-known actresses, Priyamani is celebrating her 41st birthday today. The actress began her acting career in 2004 with the Tamil film, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, and made her mark in several film industries, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. After her debut with the Tamil film, Priyamani shifted focus to Malayalam and Telugu films. Her Telugu debut came in 2006 with Pellaina Kothalo, which was an average hit but helped kickstart her rise to fame. Since then, Priyamani has delivered many memorable performances in hits like Paruthiveeran, Dhwaja, Raavan and many more. On her special day, let's take a look at some of her award-winning roles and what's next for her in the world of cinema. Paruthiveeran (2007): One of the most powerful performance by Priyamani, where she played the role of Muththazhagu, a young woman who falls in love with Paruthiveeran, a carefree man from her village. Their love story faces strong opposition from their families, and things take a tragic turn. Her performance was deeply emotional and hard-hitting, and it won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She also won a Filmfare Award South for Best Actress (Tamil). Thirakkatha (2008): In this film, Priyamani played a role that was both touching and meaningful. The film, directed by Ranjith, tells the story of a former actress who was once loved by many but later forgotten by the industry and public. Priyamani's work in this Malayalam film earned her the Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress. Chaarulatha (2012): The film gave Priyamani a unique opportunity to showcase her talent in a dual role. She played conjoined twins, Charu and Latha, in this Kannada-Tamil horror film. The story takes a spooky turn when one of the twins, Latha, dies during a surgery to separate them and returns as a ghost. Priyamani's performance in both roles was praised, and she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for it. It is one of her most interesting and challenging films. The Family Man: In this series, Priyamani plays Suchitra, the wife of Srikant Tiwari, a man who secretly works as a spy while trying to manage his everyday family life. The show moves between tense missions and personal struggles at home. Priyamani brings honesty to her role, and for her performance, she won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Critics) in 2020. Priyamani's Upcoming Projects Priyamani is set to appear next in Jana Nayagan, which is reportedly Thalapathy Vijay's final film. Directed by H Vinoth, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mamitha Baiju, Monish Blessy, Teejay, and others. While the plot remains tightly under wraps, the film is expected to explore political themes relevant to present-day Tamil Nadu. Jana Nayagan is slated for a Pongal 2026 release. Priyamani's Best Saree Looks Priyamani has won hearts with her performances across different film industries, but her fashion choices have also made a mark. On her birthday, here's a look at some of her most stunning saree looks. Grace In Green One of Priyamani's most eye-catching looks features her in a green saree with simple but pretty details. She wore it with a 3/4th sleeve blouse, and kept her hair in a neat bun. Her matching polki jewellery completed the look nicely. This is one of her best styles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Pink Perfect Priyamani looked lovely in a soft pink saree with delicate floral designs. She wore large gold earrings and kept her makeup simple and natural. Her straight, long hair was styled neatly. Overall, the look was elegant and full of grace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Purple Power Play Priyamani wore a pretty purple saree with floral prints in blue and green shades. She paired it with a simple high-neck blouse. Her makeup was soft, with light pink eyeshadow and matching pink lips. She wore bold jewellery and styled her hair in a neat high ponytail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Simply Stunning In White This look really caught our eye. Priyamani wore a white saree with detailed designs all over. She accessorised with simple silver earrings, a necklace and rings. Her hair was tied back in a neat bun. With peach-coloured lips and clear cat-eye liner, she kept the look clean and elegant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Gajra Goals Priyamani looked beautiful in a white saree with a golden border, paired with a white and green blouse. She wore simple makeup and eye-catching jewellery. Her hair was styled half open and half tied, and she wore a gajra that gave the look a traditional feel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Saree Not Sorry Priyamani wore a pretty organza saree with floral designs along the border. Her blouse matched the saree perfectly. She kept her makeup soft with light contouring and a nude lip. For accessories, she wore a pair of dangling earrings. She left her hair open with soft waves. She looked like an absolute stunner in this one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya Mani Raj (@pillumani) Here's wishing Priyamani a very happy birthday once again! First Published: June 04, 2025, 07:20 IST
India.com
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2-hour 14-minute crime thriller will send chills down your spine, beats Drishyam, Vikram Vedha in suspense has a 7.5 IMDb rating, film is...
If you are fond of suspense, drama, thriller and crime movies, then this movie is perfect for you. This movie has all the masala you are looking for. Whoever saw this crime thriller action movie became a fan of this film. Let us tell you about this blockbuster film which created a stir on OTT. The name of this film, released in 2025, is 'Officer on Duty'. This is a Malayalam crime action thriller film. It stars Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Vishak Nair, and Meenakshi Anoop in the lead roles, along with Aishwarya Raj. It was directed by Jithu Asharef. As soon as this 2-hour, 14-minute-long film hit the theatres, it created a storm at the box office. The budget of this film was 10 to 13 crores and the worldwide collection was Rs 55.03 crores. This film has become the highest-grossing film of Kerala. It has also defeated 'Raktachitram'. After being a box office bomb, this film wreaked havoc on OTT as well. It was released on Netflix on March 20. It remained number one on OTT for several weeks and made the makers rich. After being a box office bomb, this film wreaked havoc on OTT as well. The story of this film is about a police officer named Harishankar. While investigating a fake jewellery case, he comes across a big criminal syndicate. He solves a case which initially seems like a small theft, but later a big scandal is revealed.
