Born Padmapriya Janakiraman in Delhi, India, Padmapriya is an award-winning actress associated with films like Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Karutha Pakshikal (2006), Mirugam (2007), Pokkisham (2009), and Pazhassi Raja (2009). Her 2017 release includes the Malayalam language film Tiyaan. Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, the movie stars Prithviraj Sukumar and Indrajith Sukumaran in prominent roles.