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Priya Atlee
Priya at Zee Cine Awards 2024.
Born
Krishna Priya Mohan

6 December[1][2]
Chenai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Producer
  • actress
  • entrepreneur
Years active2006–2015 (actress)
2017–present (producer)
Spouse
​
(m. 2014)​
[3]
Children2

Priya Atlee (born Krishna Priya Mohan; 6 December) is an Indian film producer, entrepreneur and former actress who has worked in Tamil films.[4] She made her acting debut with the role of Priya in the series Kana Kaanum Kaalangal (2006). She later starred in a few films playing minor roles. Alongside with her husband she manages the professional pickle-ball team called Bengaluru Jawans.[5]

As a film producer she has produced the Tamil film Andhaghaaram (2020) and the Hindi film Baby John (2024), most of her production ventures are co joint with her husband Atlee.[6]

Career

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As actress

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Priya started her career in the 2006 coming of age tv series Kana Kaanum Kaalangal which aired Star Vijay. Priya later starred in the Tamil film industry as an film actress in the late 2000s. Her early supporting roles included the Malayalam film Red Chillies (2009) which starred Mohanlal and was directed by Shaji Kailas.[7] In 2010, she starred in the film Singam directed by Hari which starred Suriya and Anushka Shetty. The film ended up being a commercial blockbuster and success.[8] The same year she also acted in the film Naan Mahaan Alla alongside actor Karthi, playing the role of his younger sister. In 2013, she appeared in Singam II. Later in 2015, she acted in the comedy crime thriller film Soan Papdi directed by Sivani which is the last film she has appeared after her marriage and officially quitting acting.[9]

As producer

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Priya with her husband Atlee in 2024

Priya Atlee co-founded A for Apple Productions with her husband, director Atlee in 2017. The production house has also been referred to as A for Apple Studios. She has taken an active role as a producer under the banner, including contributions to pre-production and script discussions on her husband's directorial ventures. She later produced the supernatural horror Tamil film Andhaghaaram (2020), released on Netflix after a lengthy post-production delay, where A for Apple Productions collaborated with Passion Studios and O2 Pictures.[10]

In 2023, alongside her husband Atlee she attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival under the category as Film Producers. Making her one of the few Indian nationality individuals to attend the international film festival.[11]

In 2024, she made her Bollywood debut as a producer with Baby John which starred Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh in lead roles, co-produced under A for Apple Productions. Priya described the project as a "dream come true moment for us," highlighting it as the duo's first venture in Hindi cinema and expressing appreciation for the collaborative team, including director Kalees and co-producer Murad Khetani.[12]

Established own fashion brand

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Priya Atlee launched her designer clothing brand Red Knot in 2024, offering collections for both men and women.[13]

Personal life

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Priya and film director Atlee married on 9 November 2014.[14] They have a son born in 2023,[15] and a daughter born in 2026.[16]

Filmography

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As actress

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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2009 Red Chillies Vega Nambiathiri Malayalam
2010 Singam Divya Mahalingam Tamil
Naan Mahaan Alla Keerthi Pragasam
2013 Singam II Divya Mahalingam
2015 Soan Papdi Aarthy

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Priya

As producer

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Year Title Director Language Notes Ref.
2017 Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Ike Tamil Under the production banner 'A for Apple Production'
2020 Andhaghaaram V. Vignarajan
2024 Baby John Kalees Hindi

References

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  1. ↑ "Neetu Singh's Animal BTS with son Ranbir Kapoor to Atlee's birthday wish for wife Priya: Top Instagram moments". www.telegraphindia.com. 7 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Atlee pens heartfelt note to wife Priya on her birthday: "Without you, everything to me will be incomplete"". Bollywood Hungama. 6 December 2024.
  3. ↑ The Times of India (16 January 2017). "Atlee announces this wedding date!". Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Actor and producer Priya Atlee turns designer with the launch of her fashion brand". www.indulgexpress.com. 14 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Atlee and Priya Atlee Owned "Bengaluru Jawans" Shines at World Pickleball League!". www.cinebuster.in. 27 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "From Riteish-Genelia to Atlee-Priya: Star couples shine as producers". www.thestatesman.com. 3 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Who is Krishna Priya? Wife of Jawan's Director Atlee's Kumar". www.thestatesman.com. 6 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Director hitched to Singam lady". english.tupaki.com. 8 September 2014.
  9. ↑ "Crime Thriller with a 'Sweet Link'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "Atlee to present Andhaghaaram". The New Indian Express. 13 April 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  11. ↑ "Director Atlee and wife Priya hit Cannes 2023 red carpet, see photos". indianexpress.com. 26 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Priya Atlee talks about her Bollywood debut as a producer with 'Baby John and said, "A Dream Come True for us"". urbanasian.com. 19 December 2014.
  13. ↑ "Priya Atlee launches fashion brand Red Knot". in.fashionnetwork.com. 3 September 2024.
  14. ↑ "Atlee-Krishna Priya Wedding Reception Photos". International Business Times. 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  15. ↑ "Jawan director Atlee Kumar and wife Priya reveal name of baby boy, share family photo". The Economic Times. 7 May 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "'Raaka' director Atlee and wife Priya welcome baby girl as Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Deepika Padukone shower love". The Times of India. 20 April 2026. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
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