Priya Anand is an Indian actress and model who primarily appears in Tamil films and Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. Born on September 17, 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, she’s the only child of a Tamil mother and a half-Telugu, half-Marathi father. Raised in Chennai and Hyderabad, Priya is fluent in Tamil, Telugu, English, Hindi, and Spanish.
From an early age, Priya was drawn to the film industry, originally aiming to work behind the scenes. However, her path shifted towards acting after returning to India from the US, where she studied communications and journalism. She began her career in modeling in 2008, leading to various advertisement campaigns.
Priya made her film debut in 2009 with the Tamil movie Vaamanan and quickly moved on to make a mark in Telugu cinema with Leader in 2010. Her Bollywood debut came in 2012 with a supporting role in English Vinglish. Over the years, she has been part of numerous successful films across different languages, including Fukrey and Rangrezz in Hindi and Ethir Neechal and Vanakkam Chennai in Tamil.
In addition to her acting career, Priya Anand is known for her social work, notably as an ambassador for the Save the Children campaign. She maintains a significant presence on social media, sharing insights into her professional projects and personal life. You can follow her on Instagram @priyawajanand, where she connects with over 1.1 million followers.
