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'', for which she received Special Jury Mention at the

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. Her breakthrough came with her role in the 2025 film ''

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'', where she garnered praise for her portrayal in the widely acclaimed song "Minnalvala". She was also nominated for Best Female Debut – Malayalam at the

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Early life and education

Priyamvada Krishnan was born on 21 February 1998 in

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, Kerala. She is the daughter of writer K. K. Gopalakrishnan and renowned

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dancer

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, who also served as her classical dance mentor.

Career

Priyamvada Krishnan made her screen debut in the Malayalam drama Thottappan (2019) in which she portrayed Sarah alongside

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and

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. Critics singled out her performance as "bold" and authentic, with

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describing it as a "breakout" role for the newcomer. Following her debut, she took on 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

, particularly for her performance in the popular song "Minnalvala", which received widespread attention on social media platforms. The impact of Narivetta extended beyond personal acclaim—it sparked discussion of land rights and tribal issues in mainstream cinema, and

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praised her chemistry with Tovino Thomas and noted her "agency and sincerity" as Varghese’s girlfriend. She also appeared in the 2025 family drama '' Samshayam'', furthering her career in Malayalam cinema. In the same interview, Priyamvada stated that "acting was never about chasing fame… every role… deserves preparation and dedication," highlighting her focus on depth and sincerity in character portrayal. ''Narivetta'' also attracted attention for its portrayal of land rights struggles. According to ''The News Minute'', the film’s depiction of the Muthanga struggle "was noted for sparking renewed attention to Adivasi land rights and state allocation issues."

Filmography

References

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