Priyamani is an Indian actress who was born in Bangalore, Karnataka on June 4, 1984. She is also known by her stage name, Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer. Priyamani has won several awards, including a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards South. She has worked in the South Indian film industry in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam languages.

Priyamani's father, Vasudevan Mani Iyer, owns a plantation business, and her mother, Lathamani Iyer, was a former national level badminton player. Priyamani modeled for Kanchipuram Silk, Erode Bharani Silks, and Lakshmi silks while in school.