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Priyamvada Krishnan | |
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| Born | February 21, 1998[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, classical dancer |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Breakout roles in Thottappan (2019) and Narivetta (2025) |
| Notable work | Thottappan, Rorschach, Oru Kattil Oru Muri, Narivetta |
| Parents |
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| Awards | 50th Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention[4][5][6] |
Priyamvada Krishnan (born 21 February 1998) is an Indian actress, model, and classical dancer who primarily works in Malayalam cinema. She made her screen debut in the 2019 film Thottappan, earning a Special Jury Mention at the Kerala State Film Awards.[4][5][6] Her breakthrough came with her role in the 2025 film Narivetta, where she garnered praise for her portrayal in the viral song "Minnalvala".[2][7]
She was also nominated for Best Female Debut – Malayalam at the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards.[8]
Early life and education
[edit]Priyamvada Krishnan was born on 21 February 1998 in Punkunnam, Thrissur, Kerala. She is the daughter of writer K. K. Gopalakrishnan and renowned Mohiniyattam dancer Pallavi Krishnan, who also served as her classical dance mentor.[9]
Career
[edit]Priyamvada Krishnan made her screen debut in the Malayalam drama Thottappan (2019), portraying Sarah alongside Vinayakan and Roshan Mathew. Critics singled out her performance as “bold” and authentic, with Gulf News describing it as a “breakout” role for the newcomer.[7]
She subsequently appeared in supporting roles in Rorschach (2022) and Oru Kattil Oru Muri (2024), steadily building her profile. In 2025, she achieved wider acclaim for her role in Narivetta, particularly for her performance in the viral song “Minnalvala”, which resonated on social media.[2] The impact of Narivetta extended beyond personal acclaim—it sparked discussion of land rights and tribal issues in mainstream cinema, and The Week praised her chemistry with Tovino Thomas and noted her “agency and sincerity” as Varghese’s girlfriend.[10] She also appeared in the 2025 family drama Samshayam, continuing to expand her presence in Malayalam cinema.[2] In the same interview, Krishnan stated that "acting was never about chasing fame… every role… deserves preparation and dedication," highlighting her focus on depth and sincerity in character portrayal.[2]
Narivetta also attracted attention for its portrayal of land rights struggles. According to The News Minute, the film’s depiction of the Muthanga struggle "sparked renewed attention to Adivasi land rights and state allocation issues."[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thottappan | Sarah | Film debut; drama | [12] |
| 2022 | Station 5 | Teacher | Female lead opposite Indrans | [13] |
| Rorschach | Ammu | Supporting role in thriller starring Mammootty | [14][2] | |
| Thattassery Koottam | Athira | Romantic comedy thriller | [15] | |
| 2023 | Divorce | Anju | Drama | [16] |
| 2024 | Oru Kattil Oru Muri | Madhumiya | Urban romantic mystery | [17] |
| 2025 | Idi Mazha Kattu | - | Film discussion various aspects of migration | [18] |
| Narivetta | Sofiya | Notable breakout role in action drama | [19] | |
| Samshayam | — | Family drama | [20][21][22] | |
| Vilayath Buddha | — | Upcoming Jayan Nambiar film; ensemble cast | [23][24] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "കടൽത്തീരത്ത് വെളുപ്പിന് പിറന്നാൾ ആഘോഷിച്ച് നടി പ്രിയംവദ". Manorama Online. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Antony, Seena (14 June 2025). "Getting a role in 'Narivetta' felt like a huge blessing: Actor Priyamvada Krishnan". Onmanorama. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Chat with Priyamvada Krishnan – YouTube interview. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b "50th Kerala State Film Awards winners include Priyamvada Krishnan". The Times of India. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Kerala announces 50th State Film Awards: See full list of winners". India Today. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b "50th Kerala State Film Awards: Lijo Jose Pellissery, Suraj Venjaramoodu among winners". The Hindu. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b Ramachandran, Mythily (26 June 2019). "Meet Priyamvada Krishnan, 'Thottappan's' breakout star". Gulf News. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "SIIMA 2019 Nominations". SIIMA. Archived from the original on 20 August 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Antony, Seena (14 June 2025). "'മിന്നൽവള' നായിക, 'തൊട്ടപ്പനി'ലെ സാറക്കൊച്ച്: പ്രിയംവദ അഭിമുഖം". Onmanorama. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ Shrijith, Sajin (23 May 2025). "'Narivetta' review: Tovino Thomas steers an emotionally stirring, if generic, tale of resistance". The Week. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Narivetta's partial image of Muthanga struggle: Adivasi fight for land drags on for 22 years". The News Minute. 26 June 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Meet the love birds from 'Thottappan'". The Times of India. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Indrans plays a ward member in family drama 'Station 5'". The Times of India. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Shanavas K Bavakutty's next to star Poornima Indrajith and Priyamvada Krishnan". News18. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Thattassery Koottam Movie Review". The Times of India. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Divorce is an attempt to address pivotal issues". The New Indian Express. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "'Oru Kattil Oru Muri' gets a new release date; Poornima Indrajith-starrer to release in June". The Times of India. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "'Idi Mazha Kattu' starring Sreenath Bhasi and Chemban Vinod is a satirical travel movie". The Times of India. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "'Narivetta' first single 'Minnalvala' out; Tovino Thomas shines in a soulful love track". The Times of India. 25 June 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Samshayam Movie Details". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Vinay Forrt, Sharaf U Dheen, and Lijomol Jose star in Samshayam". The Hindu. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "First look of Samshayam out". The New Indian Express. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Vilayath Buddha' enters the final leg of shooting". The Times of India. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Prithviraj Sukumaran wraps up his portions for Vilayath Buddha". The New Indian Express. 3 March 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Priyamvada Krishnan on IMDb
- Priyamvada Krishnan on Instagram