Priya Anand Biography: Age, Family, Education, English Vinglish, Fukrey, Leo, Movies & Latest News

Priya Anand is an Indian actress who has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam films. Born on 17 September 1986 in Chennai and raised in Chennai and Hyderabad, she studied communications and journalism in the United States before returning to India and making her debut in the Tamil thriller Vaamanan (2009). She is known to Hindi audiences as Sridevi’s niece Radha in English Vinglish (2012) and as Priya in the Fukrey films, and to South Indian audiences for Leader, 180, Ethir Neechal, Raajakumara, Leo and Andhagan. Her 2026 release is the Kannada film Balaramana Dinagalu. This Priya Anand biography covers her age, family, education, movies, net worth and latest news.

Priya Anand Latest News

• Balaramana Dinagalu (June 2026): Priya plays the female lead, Revathi, opposite Vinod Prabhakar in K. M. Chaitanya’s Kannada film Balaramana Dinagalu, announced for a worldwide release on 26 June 2026.
• Controll and Sumo (2025): She played Kashish in the Hindi film Controll and Kani in the Tamil comedy Sumo.
• Filmfare nomination: Her role as Julie in the Tamil thriller Andhagan (2024) earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Tamil).

Priya Anand Age, Family and Wiki

Early Life, Family and Education

Priya Anand was born on 17 September 1986 in Chennai. She is the only child of a Tamil mother and a father who is half Telugu and half Marathi. She grew up between Chennai and Hyderabad, which is one reason she speaks both Tamil and Telugu fluently. She also speaks English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and Spanish.

For higher studies, Priya moved to the United States and studied communications and journalism at the State University of New York at Albany. She returned to India in 2008 and began modelling, appearing in ads for brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Nutrine Maha Lacto and Prince Jewellery, before turning to films.

Priya Anand Career

Debut: Vaamanan and Leader (2009–2010)

Priya made her film debut as Divya in the Tamil thriller Vaamanan (2009), opposite Jai. In 2010 she made her Telugu debut as Ratna Prabha in Sekhar Kammula’s political drama Leader, which introduced Rana Daggubati. The same year she played Shiney George in the Tamil film Pugaippadam and Priya in the Telugu film Rama Rama Krishna Krishna.

180 and Save the Children (2011)

In 2011 she played Renuka in the Tamil-Telugu bilingual 180, with Siddharth. That year she also became an ambassador for Save the Children in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, supporting child welfare work.

English Vinglish and Fukrey (2012–2013)

Priya made her Hindi debut in Gauri Shinde’s English Vinglish (2012), Sridevi’s celebrated comeback film. She played Radha, the American-raised niece of Sridevi’s character, Shashi, and her warm performance earned her nominations at the Zee Cine and Star Guild awards for Best Supporting Actress.

In 2013 she played Priya Sharma in the Hindi comedy Fukrey, which became a sleeper hit, and reprised the role in Fukrey Returns (2017). She also starred as Megha in Rangrezz (2013).

Ethir Neechal, Vanakkam Chennai and Tamil Films (2013–2015)

Back in Tamil cinema, Priya played Geetha in Sivakarthikeyan’s comedy Ethir Neechal (2013), alongside Nandita Swetha, and Anjali in Vanakkam Chennai (2013), opposite Shiva. In 2014 she starred in the thriller Arima Nambi, opposite Vikram Prabhu, and the action film Irumbu Kuthirai, opposite Atharvaa. She played Priya in Gautham Karthik’s Vai Raja Vai (2015).

Malayalam and Kannada: Ezra and Raajakumara (2017–2019)

In 2017 Priya made her Malayalam debut in the horror film Ezra, opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran, and her Kannada debut as Nandini in Puneeth Rajkumar’s family drama Raajakumara, which became one of the biggest Kannada hits of the year. She went on to play Janaki in the Malayalam period epic Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018), with Nivin Pauly, and Teena in Dileep’s Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel (2019). In Tamil she played Sarala in the political satire LKG (2019), opposite RJ Balaji, and Priya in Adithya Varma (2019), with Dhruv Vikram and Banita Sandhu.

A Simple Murder and James (2020–2022)

Priya made her streaming debut as Richa in SonyLIV’s dark comedy A Simple Murder (2020), with Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. In 2022 she reunited with Puneeth Rajkumar in James, his final film, and played Surekha in ZEE5’s Telugu series Maa Neella Tank.

Leo and Andhagan (2023–2024)

Priya played Priya Joshy Andrews in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action thriller Leo (2023), starring Vijay, one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year. In 2024 she played Julie in Andhagan, the Tamil remake of Andhadhun, starring Prashanth, and earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Tamil). She also appeared in the Kannada comedy Karataka Damanaka and the Disney+ Hotstar series The Mystery of Moksha Island.

Controll, Sumo and Balaramana Dinagalu (2025–2026)

In 2025 Priya played Kashish in the Hindi film Controll and Kani in the Tamil comedy Sumo. Her 2026 film is Balaramana Dinagalu, a Kannada drama directed by K. M. Chaitanya, in which she plays Revathi opposite Vinod Prabhakar.

Priya Anand Movies List

Priya Anand Husband and Personal Life

Priya Anand has not announced a marriage, and she keeps her personal life private. She is an only child. Her years in the US and her ability to speak seven languages have helped her move between film industries more easily than most actors. She has also supported child welfare causes as a Save the Children ambassador.

Priya Anand Net Worth

Priya Anand has not disclosed her net worth, and there is no official figure. She earns from films in five languages, web series and brand endorsements. Estimates published online vary, so treat them with caution.

Awards and Recognition

• Nominations: Zee Cine Award and Star Guild Award – Best Supporting Actress (English Vinglish, 2012)
• Nomination: Filmfare Awards South – Best Supporting Actress, Tamil (Andhagan, 2024)
• Save the Children ambassador for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (2011)

Why Priya Anand Stands Out

Priya is one of the few actresses to have worked in five Indian film industries, with roles in landmark films such as English Vinglish, Puneeth Rajkumar’s Raajakumara and James, and Vijay’s Leo. She often takes supporting parts in big films and lead roles in smaller ones, and her fluency in seven languages makes her unusually versatile. Seventeen years after her debut, she is still working across Hindi, Tamil and Kannada cinema.

Lesser-Known Facts About Priya Anand

• She speaks seven languages, including Bengali and Spanish.
• She studied communications and journalism in the United States.
• She was in Rana Daggubati’s debut film, Leader.
• She acted in both of Puneeth Rajkumar’s films Raajakumara and James.
• She played the same character, Priya, in Fukrey and Fukrey Returns.
• She has been a Save the Children ambassador.

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FAQs About Priya Anand

How old is Priya Anand?

Priya Anand was born on 17 September 1986, so she is 40 years old in 2026.

Is Priya Anand married?

Priya Anand has not announced a marriage and keeps her personal life private.

Where is Priya Anand from?

She was born in Chennai and grew up in Chennai and Hyderabad. Her mother is Tamil and her father is half Telugu and half Marathi.

Where did Priya Anand study?

She studied communications and journalism at the State University of New York at Albany in the US.

What was Priya Anand’s first movie?

Her first film was the Tamil thriller Vaamanan (2009).

Who did Priya Anand play in English Vinglish?

She played Radha, the niece of Sridevi’s character, in English Vinglish (2012).

Was Priya Anand in Leo?

Yes. She played Priya Joshy Andrews in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Leo (2023), starring Vijay.

What is Priya Anand’s net worth?

Priya Anand has not disclosed her net worth. She earns from films, web series and endorsements.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Priya Anand
• Flickfeeds – Balaramana Dinagalu release date