Kalyani priyadarshan

Her earliest childhood memories around bonding with her director-dad were mostly about learning about life and its intricacies through the cinema that he watched along with her. She grew up on a staple of film-favourites from a man who wore many hats including being a producer, writer and director of more than 100 films. Some were spectacular blockbusters and some glorious misadventures at the box office. “The thing that people don’t even understand is that if you are born to somebody in this industry, you will see all the downs along with the ups … Every conversation we had at home was always about cinema and it’s always been the way I bonded with my father. He used to teach me certain things about life as watched movies together ... A new person who comes in may only have to see the glam life,” she said. Her happy memories from her childhood are invariably linked to all those movies that were introduced to her in her formative and impressionable years by her father, who slept, drank and dreamt cinema. So, just like her best mates — sons of Mohanal and Mammootty — Pranav Mohanlal and Dulquer Salmaan, movies were her natural choice for a full-time career. She made her debut in 2017 with the Telugu romance ‘Hello’ and then branched out to Malayalam and Tamil films. Directed by multi-talented singer, actor and director Vineeth Sreenivasan (the son of seasoned actor Sreenivasan), and starring veteran Mohanlal’s son Pranav, ‘Hridayam’ seems all heart. Barring actress Darshana ...

Published: Mon 24 Jan 2022, 7:05 PM Last updated: Wed 26 Jan 2022, 5:43 PM Hridayam is here, finally! We suppose you’ve heard music director Hesham Abdul Wahab's soaring, soulful rendition of Darshana, one of the main tracks from the Malayalam movie. In that case, chances are you are one among the many cinephiles who’ve been eagerly awaiting the movie’s release. With over 20 million views on YouTube, the song has been a raging success ever since it hit the airwaves in October last year. Since then, moviemakers have released 14 more songs from the movie. Finally, on Friday, January 21, after a long and agonising wait for many, the movie found its way to the silver screen. A coming of age drama, Hridayam tracks the love and life of Arun Neelakandan (Pranav Mohanlal) from college to adulthood. Darshana Rajendran is the protagonist’s love interest during his college days, while Kalyani Priyadarshan essays the role of Nithya, Arun’s flame, in the second half of the movie. Offering a truckload of nostalgia to millennials and packed with great performances from the central stars, Aju Varghese and Vijayaraghavan, you are left wondering – where is the real drama? Where is the plot twist? The cinematography and music give a much-needed respite to a story that is a bit too convenient. City Times caught up with Kalyani, Sreenivasan, and Aju Varghese ahead of its release. Here are excerpts from our chat with them. ‘Shooting for Hridayam was like working with friends,’ says Kalyani Kaly...

Kalyani Priyadarshan is one of the rising stars in the South. The diva is known for her unmatchable onscreen charm and she has gone through a massive transformation before debuting in front of the camera. The ‘Varane Avishyamund’ actress is not much of a gym addict but incorporates some miraculous habits in her lifestyle to stay fit. From functional strength training to taking long walks in the morning, Kalyani Priyadarshan’s workout routine would be just the perfect plan you have been looking for! Here’s a quick look at the fitness lessons you can learn from Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Instagram profile. (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Kalyani Priyadarshan) If you are someone who isn’t that keen on hitting the gym every single day and engaging in some vigorous workout, brisk walking is perfect for you. Walking on its own has infinite benefits, and brisk walking would only amp it up. During vacations, Kalyani Priyadarshan chooses to take the hiking trail, and the walk not only benefits the body but also refreshes the mind. (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Kalyani Priyadarshan) Well, this might seem a little funny, but it’s true. Having the right workout partner in the gym will help you gain the right results. Working out with a partner who is also a fitness enthusiast could do wonders for your fitness. For instance, when Kalyani Priyadarshan was filming for ‘Bro Daddy’ she had hit the gym with Mohanlal. The right kind of inspiration, right? (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Kalyani Priyadarshan) Mo...

After delivering super hits in Tamil and Telugu, young starlet Kalyani Priyadarshan had been waiting for a splendid entry to Malayalam cinema. She enjoyed her Malayalam debut ‘Varane Avashyamundu’ as the set was almost like her family. The movie was directed by Anoop Sathyan, who is the son of her father’s close friend Sathyan Anthikad. Her joy knew no limits when she reached the sets of ‘Hridayam’ as it was like a reunion of childhood friends. Pranav Mohanlal was the hero while Vineeth Sreenivasan was the director and writer. Meanwhile, Sithara Suresh was the executive producer of ‘Hridayam’. The cheerful friends were elated and cherished every moment of the making of the film. Why did you decide to essay such a character despite having lesser screen time? More than how long you have been on the screen, what matters the most is how well you have done the role. My character appears on the screen after around 70% of the movie is done. However, after that, I have an active screen presence. I did my portions well. From the responses that we get, we assume that our efforts have paid off. ‘ Maanaadu’ is a big hit in Tamil Nadu! ‘Maanaadu’ has become one of the biggest post-Covid hits in Tamil Nadu. The grand success of that movie had been a great advantage for everyone, including Simbu and me. It indeed is an incredible achievement as far as Tamil cinema is concerned. New projects I have been listening to many interesting topics in Tamil and Malayalam. I don’t mind the language...