Amala Paul Biography:
Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991) is an Indian actress and producer known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films. She began her acting career with a minor supporting role in the Malayalam film Neelathamara (2009) and later gained prominence as the lead actress in the Tamil film Mynaa (2010).
Amala has successfully carved a niche for herself in the South Indian film industry, becoming one of the highest-paid and most sought-after personalities. Her talent and versatility have led her to deliver hits across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada cinema. Recently, she has also ventured into Hindi cinema.
Throughout her career, Amala has been part of several top-grossing films, including Deiva Tirumagal, Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal, Naayak, Run Baby Run, Iddarammayilatho, VIP, Pasanga 2, Hebbuli, Ratsasan, and the critically acclaimed Aadujeevitham.
Amala Paul Age:
Amala Paul was born on 26 October 1991 in Ernakulam, Kerala. She hails from a Syro-Malabar Catholic Syrian Christian family and is the daughter of Paul Varghese (d. 2017) and Annice Paul. Her brother, Abijith Paul, also entered the film industry following Amala’s debut.
Amala completed her schooling at Nirmala Higher Secondary School in Aluva. Initially taking a sabbatical to pursue a career in films, she later joined St. Teresa’s College in Kochi to pursue a B.A. degree in English.
Her father was initially opposed to her acting career, but he eventually accepted her decision, especially with strong support from her brother. Amala has stated that performing arts run in her family, as her mother was a singer and her father was involved in theatre during his college days.
Amala Paul Personal Life:
Amala Paul changed her on-screen name to Anakha at the insistence of director Samy, who noted that another actress named Amala had already gained popularity. However, after her 2011 film Sindhu Samaveli failed, she reverted to her birth name, believing the change had brought her bad luck. Her brother, Abhijith Paul, is also an actor and has appeared in minor roles in a few films.
In 2011, while working on Deiva Thirumagal, Amala was romantically linked to director A. L. Vijay, though she denied they were dating. On 7 June 2014, she got engaged to Vijay in Aluva, Kochi, and they married on 12 June 2014 at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall, Chennai. In 2016, Amala and Vijay filed for divorce due to disagreements with her in-laws about her continuing acting career, and they divorced in 2017. She later married entrepreneur Jagat Desai in 2023, and in January 2024, they announced they were expecting their first child.
In January 2018, Amala was arrested for tax evasion after a crime branch investigation found that she had registered her luxury car in Puducherry using fake documents. The case was later closed due to jurisdictional issues.
Amala Paul Career:
After completing her studies, Lal Jose offered Amala Paul a supporting role in Neelathamara (2009). Despite the film’s success, she struggled to secure further offers and turned to Tamil cinema, debuting with Veerasekaran (2010), which was poorly received. She gained attention with Sindhu Samaveli (2010), despite its controversial theme, facing public backlash and threats. However, her role in Mynaa (2010) earned her recognition.
From 2011 to 2019, Amala experimented with diverse roles, achieving success with films like Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and the Telugu hit Naayak (2013). She continued to star in successful films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries, including Thalaivaa (2013) and VIP (2014). Notable performances include Mili (2015) and the critically acclaimed Ratsasan (2018).
In 2021, Amala transitioned to OTT platforms, appearing in series like Kudi Yedamaithe and films like Cadaver (2022), which marked her production debut. She also ventured into Hindi cinema with a cameo in Bholaa (2023). Her role in Aadujeevitham (2024) alongside Prithviraj was highly praised, and the film became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.
Amala Paul Networth:
Amala Paul has an estimated net worth of 29 crore Indian Rupees (approximately 4 million US dollars). Her monthly income exceeds 30 lakh Indian Rupees, with an annual salary of over 4 crore Indian Rupees.
Amala Paul Physical Appearance:
Amala Paul’s height is approximately 163 cm (1.63 meters or 5’4″). She weighs around 50 kg (110 lbs).
Interesting Facts about Amala Paul:
- Amala was born into a Syro-Malabar Catholic family.
- Her acting journey began in 2009 with the role of Beena in the Malayalam film Neelathamara.
- She has showcased her talent across various languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- Initially, she changed her on-screen name to Anakha as suggested by director Samy, due to the popularity of another actress named Amala (Amala Akkineni).
- However, in 2010, she reverted to her real name, Amala Paul, feeling that the replacement had brought her bad luck.
- She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of the controversial character “Sundari” in the Tamil erotic thriller Sindhu Samaveli (2010).
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