Amala Paul – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Amala Paul was born on October 26, 1991, in Aluva, Kerala. She completed her education at St. Teresa’s College, Kochi, and initially planned to pursue a career in teaching before stepping into acting.
She made her debut in the film industry with Malayalam cinema, but it was Tamil cinema that made her a household name. Known for her bold roles and strong screen presence, Amala has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
Film Career
Debut and Early Struggles (2009-2010)
- Started with Neelathamara (2009) in Malayalam but gained attention with Sindhu Samaveli (2010) in Tamil.
- Breakthrough: Myna (2010) – Her performance as a young village girl won her critical acclaim and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
Rise to Fame (2011-2015)
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) – Starred alongside Vikram in this critically acclaimed film.
- Run Baby Run (2012) – Malayalam comeback with Mohanlal.
- Thalaivaa (2013) – Starred opposite Vijay in this political drama.
- Mili (2015) – A Malayalam female-centric film praised for her performance.
Later Career & Experimental Roles (2016-Present)
- Amma Kanakku (2016) – A Tamil remake of Nil Battey Sannata.
- Aadai (2019) – One of her most daring roles, where she played a woman who wakes up naked after a wild party.
- The Teacher (2022) – A bold film about sexual assault and revenge.
- Bholaa (2023, Hindi) – Bollywood debut alongside Ajay Devgn.
Upcoming Films (2024-2025)
- Aadujeevitham (2024, Malayalam) – Starring with Prithviraj Sukumaran.
- Cadaver 2 (2025, Tamil) – A sequel to her crime thriller.
Year-Wise Filmography
2000s
- 2009 – Neelathamara (Malayalam)
2010s
- 2010 – Myna (Tamil)
- 2011 – Deiva Thirumagal (Tamil)
- 2012 – Run Baby Run (Malayalam)
- 2013 – Thalaivaa (Tamil)
- 2015 – Mili (Malayalam)
- 2016 – Amma Kanakku (Tamil)
- 2019 – Aadai (Tamil)
2020s
- 2022 – The Teacher (Malayalam)
- 2023 – Bholaa (Hindi)
- 2024 – Aadujeevitham (Upcoming, Malayalam)
- 2025 – Cadaver 2 (Upcoming, Tamil)
Awards and Recognitions
- Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Tamil) – Myna (2010)
- Asiavision Award – Best Actress (Malayalam) – Run Baby Run (2012)
- Behindwoods Gold Medal – Best Actress (Tamil) – Aadai (2019)
Personal Life
- Married director A. L. Vijay in 2014 but divorced in 2017 due to personal differences.
- Continues to focus on acting, production, and social causes.
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