Divya Prabha was born on 1991-05-18 in Thrissur, Kerala. She began her acting career with small roles in films before gaining recognition in Malayalam television serials. Her breakthrough came with Take Off (2017), followed by notable performances in Thamaasha (2019) and Ariyippu (2022), which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. She has also starred in All We Imagine as Light (2024), which competed for the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Her career reflects a balance between commercial cinema and independent films, making her one of the most versatile contemporary Malayalam actresses. She has won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Second Actress (2015) and earned international acclaim with nominations at prestigious film festivals.