Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Shanthi Priya Returns to Tamil Cinema After 35 Years
Shanthi Priya, who starred in the Hindi film 'Saugandh,' is back in Tamil films after a very long time.
She's in a new movie called 'Bad Girl' where she plays a schoolteacher and housewife.
Shanthi Priya says this role felt like a 'rebirth' and that she connected with the character deeply.
She was previously known as Nishanthi in her early films.
Her journey into acting began after her sister, Bhanupriya, became an actress.
After getting married, she chose to focus on family.
She also mentioned that she did not like the offers she was getting so she had to make it clear what she wanted.
Now, she's back and excited for her new film!
Shanthi Priya returns to Tamil cinema after 35 years with the film 'Bad Girl'.
Her film journey began after her sister entered the industry.
She took a break to focus on family and balance career.
Shanthi Priya mentioned her desire to have roles with meaningful character, and also wanted to be paid well for roles.
Priya's Hindi debut was with Akshay Kumar in 'Saugandh'.
- Who
- Shanthi Priya, actress
- What
- Returning to Tamil cinema after 35 years in the film 'Bad Girl'.
- When
- In the current week of the article.
- Where
- Tamil Cinema
- Why
- She took a break to focus on family, and is now returning to acting.
- Return to Cinema
- After 35 years
- First Film
- Saugandh (Hindi)
- Current Film
- Bad Girl
- Husband
- Siddharth Ray
- Sister
- Bhanupriya