25 Facts About Amala Paul

Amala Paul was born on 26 October 1991 and is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films.

Amala Paul made her acting debut by appearing in a supporting role in the Malayalam-language film Neelathamara.

Amala Paul won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for playing the title role in Mynaa.

Amala Paul pursued roles in Tamil films and went on to sign for the low-budget comedy film Vikadakavi, which was delayed and ultimately became her sixth release, while signing on to play the lead role in another small budget film Veerasekaran.

Amala Paul then went on to work in Samy's controversial Sindhu Samaveli, portraying the role of Sundari, who has an illicit relationship with her father-in-law.

Amala Paul was approached after the major portions of her next release, Mynaa were ready, and signed on for Sindhu Samaveli before listening to the entirety of the story, claiming that she was shocked but not upset with the controversial scenes which she heard later.

The director of the film had previously drawn criticism for his depictions of illicit romances as well as for assaulting his previous lead actress in a film, but Amala Paul played down the issue citing that she had no problem with the director.

Amala Paul claimed that she received death threats from anonymous callers and was publicly scolded by women at a cinema hall in Chennai.

Amala Paul played the village belle Mynaa The film was success at the box office.

Amala Paul secured the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress, while gaining nominations in the Best Actress category at the Filmfare Awards and the Vijay Awards.

Amala Paul went on to sign three big budget films with established production houses, with the drama Deiva Thirumagal, directed by Vijay, featuring her opposite Vikram and alongside Anushka, becoming her next release.

Amala Paul won mixed feedback for her performance, while the critic from Sify mentioned that she "is lovely to look at and her feisty performance proves that a star is born".

The film won mixed reviews, though the lead pair's on-screen chemistry was praised by critics, while another reviewer noted that "Amala Paul renders an effortless act".

Amala Paul played a notable role in renowned director Dr Biju's Akasathinte Niram, which was her first art-house film.

Amala Paul paired with veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal in the film Run Baby Run, in which she played the role of a senior news channel editor.

In 2013, Amala Paul achieved her first commercial success in Telugu cinema.

Amala Paul was a perfect choice to play a traditional Telugu girl.

Amala Paul's next release Velaiilla Pattadhari, opposite Dhanush was a success in Tamil Nadu and her performance was appreciated.

In 2015, Amala Paul appeared in Rajesh Pillai's Mili, playing the titular role.

Amala Paul appeared in a Tamil film Amma Kanakku, playing the mother of a 15-year old.

Amala Paul made her Kannada debut in the film Hebbuli, opposite Sudeep.

Amala Paul had signed to play lead roles in Malayalam films Zam Zam and Kayamkulam Kochunni but later opted out of both as she has signed Tamil films like Bhaskar Oru Rascal, Ratsasan and Aadai.

Amala Paul's father had been strictly against Amala pursuing an acting career, but was forced to accept her decision with her brother strongly backing her ambition.

Amala Paul later claimed that she had performing arts in her, revealing that her mother was a singer and her dad was into theatre in college.

Paul had changed her on-screen name to Anakha, on director Samy's insistence, who cited that another actress, Amala had already made her name popular.