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Amala Paul
Amala Paul
	Amala Paul at Filmfare Awards South Function
Born	26 October 1991 (age 33); Aluva, Kerala, India
Occupations	Actress; Film producer;
Years active	2009–present
Spouse	A. L. Vijay (m. 2014; div. 2017) Jagat Desai (m. 2023)
Children	1

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Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991)^[1] is an Indian actress and producer who primarily appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She is a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Filmfare Award South and two South Indian International Movie Awards.^[2]^[3]

Amala started her career in the Malayalam film Neelathamara (2009), and later appeared in the Tamil film Mynaa (2010), which earned her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. She further received two SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for her performance in Run Baby Run (2012) and Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013). She went onto appear in successful films such as Vettai (2012), Thalaivaa (2013), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Hebbuli (2017), Thiruttu Payale 2 (2017), Ratsasan (2018) and The Goat Life (2024). Her titular role in Mili (2015), won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.^[4]

Early life

Amala Paul was born on 26 October 1991 in Ernakulam, Kerala.^[1]^[5] Amala belongs to a Syro-Malabar Syrian Christian family,^[6]^[7] and was born to Paul Varghese (d. 2017) and Annice Paul.^[8] Her brother Abijith Paul also appeared in films following Amala's entry into the film industry. After completing her schooling from Nirmala Higher Secondary School Aluva,^[9]^[10] she took a sabbatical to begin a career in films, but has since joined St. Teresa's College in Kochi, to pursue a B.A. degree in English.^[11]^[12]

Amala'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.^[11] She later claimed that she had performing arts in her, revealing that her mother was a singer and her dad was into theatre in college.^[13]

Career

2009–2010: Early career

After finishing studies, Lal Jose offered her a supporting role in his film, Neelathamara (2009). Despite emerging a success, the film failed to attract any further offers, as she had anticipated.^{[citation needed]} She 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 also signing on to play the lead role in another small budget film Veerasekaran (2010). The film, which became her maiden Tamil release, was panned by critics and went completely unnoticed,^{[citation needed]} while Amala's role was labelled as "minimal",^{[citation needed]} and she later cited that she regretted doing the film and many of her scenes were edited out.^{[citation needed]} Amala then went on to work in Samy's controversial Sindhu Samaveli (2010), portraying the role of Sundari, who has an illicit relationship with her father-in-law. She 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 played down the issue citing that she had no problem with the director.^{[citation needed]} Upon release, the film met with contrasting reviews, whilst some critics refused to give the film a rating, declaring their disgust at the film's plot.^[14] Paul claimed that she received death threats from anonymous callers and was publicly scolded by women at a cinema hall in Chennai.^[15]

Amala's next release, the romantic drama film Mynaa (2010), by Prabhu Solomon, made her a recognised actress in the industry. The film had garnered much anticipation prior to release, with noted distributors Udhayanidhi Stalin and Kalpathi S. Aghoram purchasing the rights of the film after being impressed with it.^[16] Amala played the village belle Mynaa.^[17] The film was successful at the box office.^[16]

2011–2019: Experimentation and success

Following the success of the Tamil film, Mynaa, Amala was billed as the "new top star of 2011" as she subsequently signed on to several prominent projects.^[2] Her first release of 2011 was in a supporting role in the Malayalam drama film Ithu Nammude Katha, a remake Tamil film Naadodigal, and her next release with Vikadakavi. Both films opened to limited screens due to the moderate budget of the projects, with her performance in the latter being described as "full of potential".^[18] She went on to sign three big budget films with the drama Deiva Thirumagal, directed by Vijay, featuring her opposite Vikram and alongside Anushka,^[11] becoming her next release. Her portrayal of school correspondent Shwetha Rajendran won critical acclaim, with a reviewer citing that her "expressive eyes help her leave a mark in a small but important role", whilst another critic claimed that she "acquits herself well".^[19]^[20] Her final release of 2011 was Ram Gopal Varma's Bejawada, which marked her début in Telugu language films.^[21]

Amala's first release of 2012 was in Lingusamy's Vettai, alongside Arya, Madhavan and Sameera Reddy.^[11] The film opened to critical and commercial acclaim with The New York Times claiming that the film "entertains without breaking any new ground, though it can also surprise".^[22] Amala 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".^[23] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com cited that she "struts, pouts and hams to the hilt".^[24] The actress had three films released on the Valentine's Day weekend of 2012, with Balaji Mohan's bilingual Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi / Love Failure becoming critical and commercial successes. The film, made in Tamil and Telugu, featured her alongside Siddharth and portrayed her as a college girl, Parvathi, showing her romantic skills. About the Tamil version, a reviewer from The Hindu wrote: "Amala Paul, after coming across as convincing in her last few movies, looks finally set as a leading lady", while another critic labelled that she "comes across as natural" and "it is a pleasure to see her in a role and costumes that suit her age as compared to her recent movies".^[25]^[26] Rediff.com called the Telugu version of the film "refreshing", highlighting that the lead pair's on-screen chemistry "sparkles".^[27] The romantic thriller Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal, opposite Atharvaa, also released on the same day in which she played Charulatha, a modern girl based in Bangalore. The film won mixed reviews, though the lead pair's on-screen chemistry was praised by critics, while another reviewer noted that "Amala renders an effortless act".^[28]^[29] She played a notable role in renowned director Dr. Biju's Akasathinte Niram, which was her first art-house film. The film was screened at the competition section for the Golden Goblet Award in the 15th Shanghai International Film Festival. She paired with veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal in the film Run Baby Run, in which she played the role of a senior news channel editor. The film was a big commercial success and her performance as well as her chemistry with Mohanlal were highly appreciated.^[30]

In 2013, Amala achieved her first commercial success in Telugu cinema. Her first release in 2013, V. V. Vinayak's directorial Naayak, opposite Ram Charan, went on to be one of the biggest critical as well as commercial successes of the year.^[31] Her next film was Puri Jagannadh's romantic comedy Iddarammayilatho opposite Allu Arjun. Sangeetha Devi Dundroo of The Hindu commented: "Amala Paul manages to pull off a character that traverses a thin line between being naïve and downright silly. We wish we saw more of her."^[32] Another reviewer, Sasidhar AS from The Times of India commented: "Amala Paul's characterisation is a delight, and she plays Komali so effectively that you'll be left wondering who else could have done the role better than her. She was a perfect choice to play a traditional Telugu girl."^[33] She was later seen in A. L. Vijay's action entertainer Thalaivaa, opposite Vijay, as a police officer.^[34] Her last release of the year was the Malayalam film Oru Indian Pranayakadha.^[35]

In 2014, her first release was Samuthirakani's Nimirndhu Nil, opposite Jayam Ravi,^{[citation needed]} which was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Janda Pai Kapiraju, in which Nani reprised the role of Jayam Ravi.^[36] Her second release saw her collaborating with Dhanush in the blockbuster film, VIP. Amala's performance was well received and also saw her reprising her role in its sequel, VIP 2 in 2017 that was a commercial success as well.^{[citation needed]}

In 2015, she played the titular role in Mili with Nivin Pauly. She also co-starred with Suriya in Pasanga 2 .^{[citation needed]}

In 2016, she acted in Amma Kanakku an official remake of Nil Battey Sannata by Ashwini Iyer, and won acclaim for her performance. In 2017 she starred in the Kannada film opposite Sudeepa in Hebbuli which was a commercial success.^{[citation needed]}

Amala switched back to two Tamil films in 2018, both which went on to become commercial successes. Bhaskar Oru Rascal saw her playing the role of Anu opposite Arvind Swamy. While in Ratsasan, she starred alongside Vishnu Vishal which received critical acclaim. In 2019, she starred in Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, Aadai, which met with positive reviews.^[37]

2021–present: Continued success

In 2021, she appeared in anthology films Kutty Story and Pitta Kathalu. She was next seen in web series, Kudi Yedamaithe in Telugu, Ranjish Hi Sahi (web series) in Hindi and Victim: Who is Next? in Tamil. The OTT film, Cadaver (2022), which is an investigative thriller was released on Disney+ Hotstar on 12 August. The film saw Amala venture into Production.^[38]

She was also seen in back to back Malayalam films, The Teacher and Christopher which turned out be average. In 2023, she did a cameo alongside Ajay Devgn in Bholaa. ^[39]

2024 saw one of Amala's highest grossing release with the critically acclaimed Aadujeevitham. Starring alongside Prithviraj, the film turned out to become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time collecting 158.15 crore, also becoming one of the highest grossing Indian film of 2024.^[40]

Personal life

Amala had changed her on-screen name to Anakha, on director Samy's insistence, who cited that another actress, Amala Akkineni had already made her name popular. However, after the failure of her 2011 film Sindhu Samaveli, she reverted to her birth name, since she felt that the replacement had brought her bad luck.^[11] Her brother Abijith Paul is also an actor and appeared in minor roles in a few films.^[41]

As early as 2011, when Amala was working on Deiva Thirumagal, she was romantically linked to director A. L. Vijay, but denied that the pair were dating.^[42] On 7 June 2014, she got engaged to Vijay at Aluva in Kochi.^[43] The couple got married on 12 June 2014 at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall, Chennai.^[44]^[45] In 2016, Amala and Vijay filed for a divorce due to disagreement between her and her in-laws on continuing her acting career.^[46]^[47] They divorced in 2017.^[48]

She married entrepreneur Jagat Desai in 2023.^[49] They have a son named Ilai born on 11 June 2024.^[50]

In January 2018, Amala was arrested for tax evasion. A crime branch investigation had found that she had registered her luxury car in Puducherry with fake documents.^[51]^[52] Later, the case was closed citing jurisdictional issues.^[53]

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Amala is considered among the highest-paid Malayalam actresses.^[54] Amala was named the Kochi Times Most Desirable Women in 2013,^[55] and was placed 3rd in 2014.^[56] Her performance in Aadai is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.^[57]

Filmography

Films

Key
†	Denotes films that have not yet been released


Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes	Ref.
2009	Neelathamara	Beena	Malayalam
2010	Veerasekaran	Sugandhi	Tamil
	Sindhu Samaveli	Sundari		Credited as Anakha
	Mynaa	Mynaa
2011	Ithu Nammude Katha	Aishwarya	Malayalam
	Vikadakavi	Kavitha	Tamil
	Deiva Thirumagal	Shwetha Rajendran	Tamil
	Bejawada	Geetanjali	Telugu
2012	Vettai	Jayanthi	Tamil
	Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi / Love Failure	Parvathi	Tamil/Telugu	Bilingual Film in Tamil & Telugu
	Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal	Charulatha "Charu/Latha"	Tamil
	Akasathinte Niram	Young lady	Malayalam
	Run Baby Run	Renuka	Malayalam
2013	Naayak	Nandini	Telugu
	Iddarammayilatho	Komali Sankarabharanam	Telugu
	Thalaivaa	ACP Meera Narayanan	Tamil
	Oru Indian Pranayakadha	Irene Gardner	Malayalam
2014	Nimirndhu Nil	Poomari	Tamil
	Velaiilla Pattadhari	Dr. Shalini
	Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam	Herself		Special appearance
	Iyobinte Pusthakam	Dancer	Malayalam	Cameo appearance
2015	Mili	Milli Nair	Malayalam
	Janda Pai Kapiraju	Indumathi	Telugu
	Lailaa O Lailaa	Anjali "Lailaa" Menon	Malayalam
	Pasanga 2	Venba Thamizh Nadan	Tamil
2016	2 Penkuttikal	Aswathy	Malayalam
	Amma Kanakku	Shanti Gopal	Tamil		^[58]
	Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum	Jia	Malayalam
2017	Hebbuli	Nandhini	Kannada		^[59]
	Achayans	Rita	Malayalam
	Velaiilla Pattadhari 2	Dr. Shalini Raghuvaran	Tamil
	Thiruttu Payale 2	Agalya Selvam
2018	Bhaskar Oru Rascal	Anu
2018	Ratsasan	Vijaya "Viji" Lakshmi
2019	Aadai	Kamini / Sudhanthira Kodi
2021	Kutty Story	Mrinalini		Segment: "Edhirpaara Mutham"	^[60]
2021	Pitta Kathalu	Meera	Telugu	Segment: "Meera"	^[61]^[62]
2022	Cadaver	Dr. Badhra Thangavel	Tamil	Also producer	^[63]^[64]
2022	The Teacher	Devika	Malayalam		^[65]
2023	Christopher	Sulekha	Malayalam		^[66]
2023	Bholaa	Dr. Swara	Hindi	Cameo appearance	^[67]
2024	The Goat Life	Sainu Najeeb	Malayalam		^[68]
2024	Level Cross	Chaitali			^[69]
2025	Dvija †	TBA		Filming	^[70]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes	Ref.
2021	Kudi Yedamaithe	CI Durga Goud	Telugu		^[71]
2022	Ranjish Hi Sahi	Amna Parvez	Hindi		^[72]
	Raju Vootla Party	Herself	Tamil	Promote Cadaver	^[73]
	Victim: Who is Next?	Anjana	Tamil	Episode: "Confession"

Awards

List of awards
Year	Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref.
2011	Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards	Best Actress -Tamil	Mynaa	Won	^[74]
	Edison Awards	Best Debut Actress		Won	^{[citation needed]}
	Tamil Nadu State Film Awards	Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress		Won	^[75]
	MGR-Sivaji Awards	Best New Actress		Won	^{[citation needed]}
	Vijay Awards	Best Debutant Actress		Won	^[76]
2012	Jaya Awards	Youth Female Icon of the Year	Deiva Thirumagal	Won	^{[citation needed]}
2012	1st South Indian International Movie Awards	Rising Female Star of South Indian cinema	–	Won	^{[citation needed]}
2013	2nd South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Actress – Malayalam	Run Baby Run	Won	^{[citation needed]}
2014	Vanitha Film Awards	Most Popular Actress	Oru Indian Pranayakadha	Won	^[77]^[78]
	Asianet Film Awards	Best Actress		Won	^{[citation needed]}
	3rd South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Actress – Malayalam		Won	^{[citation needed]}
	Amrita Film Awards	Best Actor (Female)		Won	^{[citation needed]}
2015	Vijay Awards	Best Actress	Velaiilla Pattadhari	Won	^{[citation needed]}
	The Times of India	Most Desirable Married Women of Kollywood	Velaiilla Pattadhari	Won	^[79]
	Asiavision Awards	Outstanding performer of the year – Female	Mili	Won	^{[citation needed]}
2016	11th Ramu Karyat Awards	Best Actress		Won	^{[citation needed]}
2016	Filmfare Awards South	Critics Best Actress – Malayalam		Won	^{[citation needed]}
2019	Behindwoods Gold Medal	Behindwoods Gold Medal For Best Actress Critics – Tamil	Aadai	Won	^[80]
	Critics Choice Movie Awards - Tamil	Best Actress in a Leading Role		Won	^{[citation needed]}
	Tamil Cinema Journalist Dailies Association Awards	Best Actress in a Leading Role		Won	^{[citation needed]}

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External links

Amala Paul at IMDb

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-'''Amala Paul''' (born 26 October 1991)<ref name="HBDAmala">{{cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=31 October 2020 |title=Amala Paul shares glimpse of jungle-themed birthday party. Watch video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-shares-glimpse-of-jungle-themed-birthday-party-watch-video-1736831-2020-10-31 |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031103423/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-shares-glimpse-of-jungle-themed-birthday-party-watch-video-1736831-2020-10-31 |archive-date=31 October 2020}}</ref> is an Indian actress and producer who predominantly appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. Starting her career acting debut in the Malayalam film ''[[Neelathamara (2009 film)|Neelathamara]]'' (2009), in a minor supporting role, she later appeared as the lead actress role in the Tamil film ''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010).<ref name="star">{{cite web |author=Pillai, Sreedhar |date=7 December 2010 |title=Amala, Oviya's cut throat competition |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2020-12-07/news-interviews/28230957_1_oviya-films-amala-paul |archive-date=13 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713151218/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/?referral=PM |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref>
+'''Amala Paul''' (born 26 October 1991)<ref name="HBDAmala">{{cite web |last=K. |first=Janani |date=31 October 2020 |title=Amala Paul shares glimpse of jungle-themed birthday party. Watch video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-shares-glimpse-of-jungle-themed-birthday-party-watch-video-1736831-2020-10-31 |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031103423/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-shares-glimpse-of-jungle-themed-birthday-party-watch-video-1736831-2020-10-31 |archive-date=31 October 2020}}</ref> is an Indian actress and producer who primarily appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. She is a recipient of a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award]], a [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award South]] and two [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref name="star">{{cite web |author=Pillai, Sreedhar |date=7 December 2010 |title=Amala, Oviya's cut throat competition |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2020-12-07/news-interviews/28230957_1_oviya-films-amala-paul |archive-date=13 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713151218/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/?referral=PM |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amala Paul Net Worth [April 2024]: Know the Success of a South Indian Film Actress |url=http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/433397-amala-paul-net-worth |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=5 Dariya News}}</ref>
+Amala started her career in the Malayalam film ''[[Neelathamara (2009 film)|Neelathamara]]'' (2009), and later appeared in the Tamil film ''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010), which earned her the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]]. She further received two [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]] for her performance in ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]]'' (2012) and ''[[Oru Indian Pranayakadha]]'' (2013). She went onto appear in successful films such as ''[[Vettai]]'' (2012), ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' (2013), ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari]]'' (2014), ''[[Hebbuli]]'' (2017), ''[[Thiruttu Payale 2]]'' (2017), ''[[Ratsasan]]'' (2018) and ''[[The Goat Life]]'' (2024). Her titular role in ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'' (2015), won her the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners of the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South) |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13996.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702102328/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13996.html |archive-date=2 July 2016 |access-date=14 May 2018 |website=filmfare.com}}</ref>
-Over the years, she's been a part of such commercially successful films like '' [[Oru Indian Pranayakadha]], [[Deiva Thirumagal|Deiva Tirumagal]]'', [[Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal]], ''[[Naayak]]'', ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]]'', ''[[Iddarammayilatho]]'', [[Velaiilla Pattadhari|''VIP'']], ''[[Pasanga 2]]'', ''[[Hebbuli]]'', ''[[Ratsasan]]'', and the critically acclaimed ''[[Aadujeevitham (film)|Aadujeevitham]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amala Paul Net Worth [April 2024]: Know the Success of a South Indian Film Actress |url=http://www.5dariyanews.com/news/433397-amala-paul-net-worth |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=5 Dariya News}}</ref>
 ==Early life==
-Amala Paul was born on 26 October 1991 in [[Ernakulam|Ernakulam, Kerala]].<ref name="HBDAmala" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Happy Birthday Amala Paul: 10 pictures that prove she's the queen of Instagram moments! |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/photogallery/movies/happy-birthday-amala-paul-10-pictures-that-prove-shes-the-queen-of-instagram-moments-6238177.html |access-date=26 October 2022 |website=News18 India}}</ref> Amala belongs to a [[Syro-Malabar Church|Syro-Malabar Catholic]] [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christian]] family,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moviegist.in/article/amala-paul-al-vijay-engagement-brews-nbsp-controversy/70cafef6f4ab82ec47b407553ffd9d03/ |title=Amala Paul-AL Vijay engagement brews controversy! |author=Movie Gist Curation Team |work=Storygist |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621131648/http://www.moviegist.in/article/amala-paul-al-vijay-engagement-brews-nbsp-controversy/70cafef6f4ab82ec47b407553ffd9d03/ |archive-date=21 June 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=5 Successful mixed marriages in Indian cinema |url=http://www.astroulagam.com.my/KollywoodMasala/articledetails/tabid/4719/articleId/638/indiancinemamixedmarriages |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819201944/http://www.astroulagam.com.my/KollywoodMasala/articledetails/tabid/4719/articleId/638/indiancinemamixedmarriages |archive-date=19 August 2016 |access-date=13 August 2016 |work=Astro Ulagam}}</ref> and was born to Paul Varghese (d. 2017) and Annice Paul.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=2 April 2020 |title=Amala Paul pens emotional note on her father's death: Almost lost myself and my mom to depression |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-pens-emotional-note-on-her-father-s-death-almost-lost-myself-and-my-mom-to-depression-1662453-2020-04-02 |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409103734/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-pens-emotional-note-on-her-father-s-death-almost-lost-myself-and-my-mom-to-depression-1662453-2020-04-02 |archive-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> Her brother Abijith Paul also appeared in films following Amala's entry into the film industry. After completing her schooling from Nirmala Higher Secondary School Aluva,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/119551 |title=എന്നെ വശീകരീക്കൂ, ഞാന് കല്യാണം കഴിക്കാം: അമലാ പോള് |work=mangalam.com |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=25 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725172818/http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/119551 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://nirmalaschoolaluva.com/ |title=nirmalaschoolaluva.com - |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=25 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725171704/http://nirmalaschoolaluva.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> she took a sabbatical to begin a career in films, but has since joined [[St. Teresa's College]] in [[Kochi]], to pursue a B.A. degree in English.<ref name="pl" /><ref name="rediffdt">{{cite web |author=Nadar, Ganesh |date=17 July 2011 |title='I don't want to be stuck with Mynaa ima |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=17 July 2011 |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-amala-paul/20110715.htm |archive-date=18 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718114630/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-amala-paul/20110715.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>
+Amala Paul was born on 26 October 1991 in [[Ernakulam|Ernakulam, Kerala]].<ref name="HBDAmala" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Happy Birthday Amala Paul: 10 pictures that prove she's the queen of Instagram moments! |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/photogallery/movies/happy-birthday-amala-paul-10-pictures-that-prove-shes-the-queen-of-instagram-moments-6238177.html |access-date=26 October 2022 |website=News18 India}}</ref> Amala belongs to a [[Syro-Malabar]] [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christian]] family,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moviegist.in/article/amala-paul-al-vijay-engagement-brews-nbsp-controversy/70cafef6f4ab82ec47b407553ffd9d03/ |title=Amala Paul-AL Vijay engagement brews controversy! |author=Movie Gist Curation Team |work=Storygist |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621131648/http://www.moviegist.in/article/amala-paul-al-vijay-engagement-brews-nbsp-controversy/70cafef6f4ab82ec47b407553ffd9d03/ |archive-date=21 June 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=5 Successful mixed marriages in Indian cinema |url=http://www.astroulagam.com.my/KollywoodMasala/articledetails/tabid/4719/articleId/638/indiancinemamixedmarriages |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819201944/http://www.astroulagam.com.my/KollywoodMasala/articledetails/tabid/4719/articleId/638/indiancinemamixedmarriages |archive-date=19 August 2016 |access-date=13 August 2016 |work=Astro Ulagam}}</ref> and was born to Paul Varghese (d. 2017) and Annice Paul.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=2 April 2020 |title=Amala Paul pens emotional note on her father's death: Almost lost myself and my mom to depression |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-pens-emotional-note-on-her-father-s-death-almost-lost-myself-and-my-mom-to-depression-1662453-2020-04-02 |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2021 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409103734/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/amala-paul-pens-emotional-note-on-her-father-s-death-almost-lost-myself-and-my-mom-to-depression-1662453-2020-04-02 |archive-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> Her brother Abijith Paul also appeared in films following Amala's entry into the film industry. After completing her schooling from Nirmala Higher Secondary School Aluva,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/119551 |title=എന്നെ വശീകരീക്കൂ, ഞാന് കല്യാണം കഴിക്കാം: അമലാ പോള് |work=mangalam.com |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=25 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725172818/http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/119551 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://nirmalaschoolaluva.com/ |title=nirmalaschoolaluva.com - |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=25 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725171704/http://nirmalaschoolaluva.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> she took a sabbatical to begin a career in films, but has since joined [[St. Teresa's College]] in [[Kochi]], to pursue a B.A. degree in English.<ref name="pl" /><ref name="rediffdt">{{cite web |author=Nadar, Ganesh |date=17 July 2011 |title='I don't want to be stuck with Mynaa ima |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=17 July 2011 |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-amala-paul/20110715.htm |archive-date=18 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718114630/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-amala-paul/20110715.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>
 Amala'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.<ref name="pl" /> She later claimed that she had performing arts in her, revealing that her mother was a singer and her dad was into theatre in college.<ref name="allure">{{cite web |author=Chowdary, Sunita Y |date=5 November 2011 |title=Amala set to allure |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 January 2012 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2600878.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120115023138/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2600878.ece |archive-date=15 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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 ==Career==
 ===2009–2010: Early career===
-After finishing studies, [[Lal Jose]] offered her a supporting role in his film, ''[[Neelathamara (2009 film)|Neelathamara]]'' (2009). Despite emerging a success, the film failed to attract any further offers, as she had anticipated.<ref name="intglitz">{{cite web |date=14 September 2010 |title=Anaka – The Daughter-in-law Of 'Sindhu Samaveli' |website=Indiaglitz.com |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/23529.html |archive-date=25 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125004906/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/23529.html |url-status=live}}</ref> She 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 also signing on to play the lead role in another small budget film ''[[Veerasekaran]]'' (2010). The film, which became her maiden Tamil release, was panned by critics and went completely unnoticed,<ref name="bwoodverr">{{cite web |date=15 March 2010 |title=Veerasekaran Review |website=Behindwoods |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/veerasekaran-veerasamar-amala.html |archive-date=14 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214065434/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/veerasekaran-veerasamar-amala.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=6 December 2010 |title=What was Amala's first film? |website=Indiaglitz.com |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62110.html |archive-date=8 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208231248/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62110.html |url-status=live}}</ref> while Amala's role was labelled as "minimal",<ref name="bwoodverr"/> and she later cited that she regretted doing the film and many of her scenes were edited out.<ref name="intglitz"/> Amala then went on to work in [[Samy (director)|Samy]]'s controversial ''[[Sindhu Samaveli]]'' (2010), portraying the role of Sundari, who has an illicit relationship with her father-in-law. She 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 played down the issue citing that she had no problem with the director.<ref name="intglitz"/> Upon release, the film met with contrasting reviews, whilst some critics refused to give the film a rating, declaring their disgust at the film's plot.<ref name="rediffss">{{cite web |author=Srinivasan, Pavithra |date=6 September 2010 |title=Sindhu Samaveli goes for the jugular |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/06/south-sindhu-samaveli-review.htm |archive-date=16 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216013605/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/06/south-sindhu-samaveli-review.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="bwoodss">{{cite web |date=6 September 2010 |title=Sindhu Samaveli Review |website=Behindwoods |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sindhu-samaveli-movie-review.html |archive-date=13 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213193935/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sindhu-samaveli-movie-review.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Paul claimed that she received death threats from anonymous callers and was publicly scolded by women at a cinema hall in [[Chennai]].<ref name="attack">{{cite web |date=8 September 2010 |title=Actress Anakha gets death-threats for 'Sindhu Samaveli' |website=ChennaiOnline.com |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/star-track/Actress-Anakha-gets-death-threats-for-Sindhu-Samaveli/20103008073051.col |archive-date=13 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113221626/http://chennaionline.com/movies/star-track/Actress-Anakha-gets-death-threats-for-Sindhu-Samaveli/20103008073051.col |url-status=dead}}</ref>
+After finishing studies, [[Lal Jose]] offered her a supporting role in his film, ''[[Neelathamara (2009 film)|Neelathamara]]'' (2009). Despite emerging a success, the film failed to attract any further offers, as she had anticipated.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} She 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 also signing on to play the lead role in another small budget film ''[[Veerasekaran]]'' (2010). The film, which became her maiden Tamil release, was panned by critics and went completely unnoticed,{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} while Amala's role was labelled as "minimal",{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} and she later cited that she regretted doing the film and many of her scenes were edited out.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Amala then went on to work in [[Samy (director)|Samy]]'s controversial ''[[Sindhu Samaveli]]'' (2010), portraying the role of Sundari, who has an illicit relationship with her father-in-law. She 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 played down the issue citing that she had no problem with the director.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Upon release, the film met with contrasting reviews, whilst some critics refused to give the film a rating, declaring their disgust at the film's plot.<ref name="rediffss">{{cite web |author=Srinivasan, Pavithra |date=6 September 2010 |title=Sindhu Samaveli goes for the jugular |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/06/south-sindhu-samaveli-review.htm |archive-date=16 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216013605/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/sep/06/south-sindhu-samaveli-review.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref> Paul claimed that she received death threats from anonymous callers and was publicly scolded by women at a cinema hall in [[Chennai]].<ref name="attack">{{cite web |date=8 September 2010 |title=Actress Anakha gets death-threats for 'Sindhu Samaveli' |website=ChennaiOnline.com |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/star-track/Actress-Anakha-gets-death-threats-for-Sindhu-Samaveli/20103008073051.col |archive-date=13 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113221626/http://chennaionline.com/movies/star-track/Actress-Anakha-gets-death-threats-for-Sindhu-Samaveli/20103008073051.col |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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-Amala's next release, the romantic drama film ''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010), by [[Prabhu Solomon]], made her a recognised actress in the industry. The film had garnered much anticipation prior to release, with noted distributors [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and Kalpathi S. Aghoram purchasing the rights of the film after being impressed with it.<ref name="kh">{{cite web |date=11 October 2010 |title=Mynaa comes in for praise, again! |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-11/news-interviews/28231020_1_mynaa-film-tamil |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103200826/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-11/news-interviews/28231020_1_mynaa-film-tamil |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> Amala played the village belle Mynaa.<ref name="mynaasify">{{cite web |date=4 November 2010 |title=Mynaa Review |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mynaa-review-tamil-14958585.html |archive-date=12 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312060100/http://www.sify.com/movies/mynaa-review-tamil-14958585.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="mynaabwd">{{cite web |date=4 November 2010 |title=Mynaa Review |website=Behindwoods |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/myna-movie-review.html |archive-date=28 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101228182344/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/myna-movie-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was successful at the box office.<ref name="kh"/>
+Amala's next release, the romantic drama film ''[[Mynaa]]'' (2010), by [[Prabhu Solomon]], made her a recognised actress in the industry. The film had garnered much anticipation prior to release, with noted distributors [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and Kalpathi S. Aghoram purchasing the rights of the film after being impressed with it.<ref name="kh">{{cite web |date=11 October 2010 |title=Mynaa comes in for praise, again! |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/mynaa-comes-in-for-praise-again/articleshow/6724290.cms |archive-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103200826/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-11/news-interviews/28231020_1_mynaa-film-tamil |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref> Amala played the village belle Mynaa.<ref name="mynaasify">{{cite web |date=4 November 2010 |title=Mynaa Review |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mynaa-review-tamil-14958585.html |archive-date=12 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312060100/http://www.sify.com/movies/mynaa-review-tamil-14958585.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was successful at the box office.<ref name="kh"/>
 ===2011–2019: Experimentation and success===
-Following the success of the Tamil film, ''Mynaa'', Amala was touted as the "new top star of 2011" as she subsequently signed on to several prominent projects.<ref name="star" /> Her first release of 2011 was in a supporting role in the Malayalam drama film ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]'', a remake of the successful Tamil film ''[[Naadodigal]]'', and the second was meant to be her launch in Tamil films, the coming-to-age tale of five friends ''[[Vikadakavi]]'', with the film opening to limited screens. Both films opened to limited screens due to the moderate budget of the projects, with her performance in the latter being described as "full of potential".<ref name="vikadarv">{{cite news |author=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=23 April 2011 |title=Funny, to an extent |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=23 April 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1761320.ece |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025071639/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1761320.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> She went on to sign three big budget films with established production houses, with the drama ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'', directed by [[A. L. Vijay|Vijay]], featuring her opposite [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and alongside [[Anushka Shetty|Anushka]],<ref name="pl">{{cite web |author=Anand, Shilpa Nair |date=10 December 2010 |title=Mynaaa flying high |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article943836.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216013149/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article943836.ece |archive-date=16 December 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> becoming her next release. Her portrayal of school correspondent Shwetha Rajendran won critical acclaim, with a reviewer citing that her "expressive eyes help her leave a mark in a small but important role", whilst another critic claimed that she "acquits herself well".<ref name="dtibn">{{cite web |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |date=15 July 2011 |title=Tamil Review: 'Deivathirumagal' wins for emotions |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |access-date=17 July 2011 |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-review-deivathirumagal-wins-for-emotions/168166-8-68.htmle}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name="dthindu">{{cite news |author=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=15 July 2011 |title=Deiva Thirumagal: a sensitive poem on celluloid |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 July 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2233163.ece |archive-date=20 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720135157/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2233163.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> Her final release of 2011 was [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Bejawada (film)|Bejawada]]'', which marked her début in Telugu language films.<ref name="bwhindu">{{cite web |author=Bhandaram, Vishnupriya |date=3 December 2011 |title=Bezawada – Revenge, played to the last trick |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 January 2012 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2684428.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106093656/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2684428.ece |archive-date=6 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
+Following the success of the Tamil film, ''Mynaa'', Amala was billed as the "new top star of 2011" as she subsequently signed on to several prominent projects.<ref name="star" /> Her first release of 2011 was in a supporting role in the Malayalam drama film ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]'', a remake Tamil film ''[[Naadodigal]]'', and her next release with ''[[Vikadakavi]]''. Both films opened to limited screens due to the moderate budget of the projects, with her performance in the latter being described as "full of potential".<ref name="vikadarv">{{cite news |author=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=23 April 2011 |title=Funny, to an extent |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=23 April 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1761320.ece |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025071639/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1761320.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> She went on to sign three big budget films with the drama ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'', directed by [[A. L. Vijay|Vijay]], featuring her opposite [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and alongside [[Anushka Shetty|Anushka]],<ref name="pl">{{cite web |author=Anand, Shilpa Nair |date=10 December 2010 |title=Mynaaa flying high |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=7 January 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article943836.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216013149/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article943836.ece |archive-date=16 December 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> becoming her next release. Her portrayal of school correspondent Shwetha Rajendran won critical acclaim, with a reviewer citing that her "expressive eyes help her leave a mark in a small but important role", whilst another critic claimed that she "acquits herself well".<ref name="dtibn">{{cite web |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |date=15 July 2011 |title=Tamil Review: 'Deivathirumagal' wins for emotions |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |access-date=17 July 2011 |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-review-deivathirumagal-wins-for-emotions/168166-8-68.htmle}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name="dthindu">{{cite news |author=Rangarajan, Malathi |date=15 July 2011 |title=Deiva Thirumagal: a sensitive poem on celluloid |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 July 2011 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2233163.ece |archive-date=20 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720135157/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2233163.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> Her final release of 2011 was [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Bejawada (film)|Bejawada]]'', which marked her début in Telugu language films.<ref name="bwhindu">{{cite web |author=Bhandaram, Vishnupriya |date=3 December 2011 |title=Bezawada – Revenge, played to the last trick |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 January 2012 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2684428.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120106093656/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2684428.ece |archive-date=6 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
 Amala's first release of 2012 was in [[N. Lingusamy|Lingusamy]]'s ''[[Vettai]]'', alongside [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]] and [[Sameera Reddy]].<ref name="pl"/> The film opened to critical and commercial acclaim with ''[[The New York Times]]'' claiming that the film "entertains without breaking any new ground, though it can also surprise".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://movies.nytimes.com/2012/01/16/movies/vettai-by-the-tamil-director-n-lingusamy-review.html?scp=1&sq=vettai&st=cse |title=Vettai Review – Taking on bad guys in South India |newspaper=The New York Times |date=15 January 2012 |access-date=15 January 2012 |last1=Saltz |first1=Rachel |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011235702/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/16/movies/vettai-by-the-tamil-director-n-lingusamy-review.html?scp=1&sq=vettai&st=cse |url-status=live}}</ref> Amala 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".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vettai-review-tamil-14988674.html |title=Movie Review:Vettai |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=16 January 2012 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230053/http://www.sify.com/movies/vettai-review-tamil-14988674.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan of [[Rediff.com]] cited that she "struts, pouts and hams to the hilt".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/vettai-is-no-classic-but-it-is-good-fun/20120114.htm |title=Review: Vettai is no classic, but it is good fun |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=16 January 2012 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230103/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/vettai-is-no-classic-but-it-is-good-fun/20120114.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> The actress had three films released on the Valentine's Day weekend of 2012, with [[Balaji Mohan]]'s bilingual ''[[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi]]'' / ''Love Failure'' becoming critical and commercial successes. The film, made in Tamil and Telugu, featured her alongside [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] and portrayed her as a college girl, Parvathi, showing her romantic skills. About the Tamil version, a reviewer from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote: "Amala Paul, after coming across as convincing in her last few movies, looks finally set as a leading lady", while another critic labelled that she "comes across as natural" and "it is a pleasure to see her in a role and costumes that suit her age as compared to her recent movies".<ref>{{cite web |author=Karthik Subramanian |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2906969.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi: Simple is beautiful |work=The Hindu |date=18 February 2012 |access-date=5 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220221047/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2906969.ece |archive-date=20 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaadhalil-sodhappuvadhu-yeppadi/movie-review/11949071.cms |title=Kaadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=5 March 2012 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230110/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/tamil/Kaadhalil-Sodhappuvadhu-Yeppadi/movie-review/11949071.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rediff.com]] called the Telugu version of the film "refreshing", highlighting that the lead pair's on-screen chemistry "sparkles".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-love-failure-is-refreshing/20120220.htm |title=Review: Love Failure is refreshing |website=[[Rediff.com]] |date=20 February 2012 |access-date=5 August 2012 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230112/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-love-failure-is-refreshing/20120220.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> The romantic thriller ''[[Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal]]'', opposite [[Atharvaa]], also released on the same day in which she played Charulatha, a modern girl based in [[Bangalore]]. The film won mixed reviews, though the lead pair's on-screen chemistry was praised by critics, while another reviewer noted that "Amala renders an effortless act".<ref>{{cite web |author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2906976.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal: Living a dream |work=The Hindu |date=18 February 2012 |access-date=5 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714080013/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2906976.ece |archive-date=14 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/muppozhudhum-un-karpanaigal-review-tamil-14992143.html |title=Movie Review:Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=5 August 2012 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230102/http://www.sify.com/movies/muppozhudhum-un-karpanaigal-review-tamil-14992143.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She played a notable role in renowned director [[Dr. Biju]]'s ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]'', which was her first art-house film. The film was screened at the competition section for the Golden Goblet Award in the 15th [[Shanghai International Film Festival]]. She paired with veteran Malayalam actor [[Mohanlal]] in the film ''[[Run Baby Run (2012 film)|Run Baby Run]]'', in which she played the role of a senior news channel editor. The film was a big commercial success and her performance as well as her chemistry with Mohanlal were highly appreciated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amala-paul-sizzles-in-run-baby-run/1/215309.html |title=Amala Paul sizzles in Run Baby Run |work=India Today |date=30 August 2012 |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230119/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/gossip/story/amala-paul-sizzles-in-run-baby-run-114754-2012-08-30 |url-status=live}}</ref>
-In 2013, Amala achieved her first commercial success in [[Telugu cinema]]. Her first release in 2013, [[V. V. Vinayak]]'s directorial ''[[Naayak]]'', opposite [[Ram Charan]], went on to be one of the biggest critical as well as commercial successes of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Run Baby Run" and "Thappana" ringing strong in Box Office |url=https://www.mollywoodframes.com/2012/09/run-baby-run-and-thappana-ringing.html |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Mollywood Frames {{!}} Malayalam Movies, Latest Online Reviews}}</ref> Her next film was [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Iddarammayilatho]]'' opposite [[Allu Arjun]]. Sangeetha Devi Dundroo of ''The Hindu'' commented: "Amala Paul manages to pull off a character that traverses a thin line between being naïve and downright silly. We wish we saw more of her."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/iddarammayilatho-smorgasbord-of-style/article4769068.ece |title=Iddarammayilatho: Smorgasbord of style |newspaper=The Hindu |date=31 May 2013 |access-date=31 May 2013 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230106/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/iddarammayilatho-smorgasbord-of-style/article4769068.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> Another reviewer, Sasidhar AS from ''The Times of India'' commented: "Amala Paul's characterisation is a delight, and she plays Komali so effectively that you'll be left wondering who else could have done the role better than her. She was a perfect choice to play a traditional Telugu girl."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-interviews/39654524_1_kecha-khamphakdee-puri-jagannath-movie-review |title=Iddarammayilatho Telugu movie review highlights |access-date=31 May 2013 |archive-date=8 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608125836/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-interviews/39654524_1_kecha-khamphakdee-puri-jagannath-movie-review |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> She was later seen in [[A. L. Vijay]]'s action entertainer ''[[Thalaivaa]]'', opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], as a police officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-31/news-interviews/34818036_1_amala-paul-vijay-film |title=Amala to pair opposite Vijay |access-date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221124622/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-31/news-interviews/34818036_1_amala-paul-vijay-film |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her last release of the year was the [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Oru Indian Pranayakadha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cochintalkies.com/malayalam-movie-news/sreedevi-is-my-favourite-says-amala-paul.html |title=Sreedevi is my favourite, says Amala Paul |author=Cochintalkies |work=Cochin Talkies |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230057/http://www.filmilive.com/malayalam-movie-news/sreedevi-is-my-favourite-says-amala-paul.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
+In 2013, Amala achieved her first commercial success in [[Telugu cinema]]. Her first release in 2013, [[V. V. Vinayak]]'s directorial ''[[Naayak]]'', opposite [[Ram Charan]], went on to be one of the biggest critical as well as commercial successes of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Run Baby Run" and "Thappana" ringing strong in Box Office |url=https://www.mollywoodframes.com/2012/09/run-baby-run-and-thappana-ringing.html |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Mollywood Frames {{!}} Malayalam Movies, Latest Online Reviews}}</ref> Her next film was [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Iddarammayilatho]]'' opposite [[Allu Arjun]]. Sangeetha Devi Dundroo of ''The Hindu'' commented: "Amala Paul manages to pull off a character that traverses a thin line between being naïve and downright silly. We wish we saw more of her."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/iddarammayilatho-smorgasbord-of-style/article4769068.ece |title=Iddarammayilatho: Smorgasbord of style |newspaper=The Hindu |date=31 May 2013 |access-date=31 May 2013 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230106/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/iddarammayilatho-smorgasbord-of-style/article4769068.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> Another reviewer, Sasidhar AS from ''The Times of India'' commented: "Amala Paul's characterisation is a delight, and she plays Komali so effectively that you'll be left wondering who else could have done the role better than her. She was a perfect choice to play a traditional Telugu girl."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Iddarammayilatho-Telugu-movie-review-highlights/articleshow/20361204.cms |title=Iddarammayilatho Telugu movie review highlights |access-date=31 May 2013 |archive-date=8 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608125836/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-31/news-interviews/39654524_1_kecha-khamphakdee-puri-jagannath-movie-review |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref> She was later seen in [[A. L. Vijay]]'s action entertainer ''[[Thalaivaa]]'', opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], as a police officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Amala-to-pair-opposite-Vijay/articleshow/17019066.cms |title=Amala to pair opposite Vijay |access-date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221124622/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-31/news-interviews/34818036_1_amala-paul-vijay-film |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref> Her last release of the year was the [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Oru Indian Pranayakadha]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cochintalkies.com/malayalam-movie-news/sreedevi-is-my-favourite-says-amala-paul.html |title=Sreedevi is my favourite, says Amala Paul |author=Cochintalkies |work=Cochin Talkies |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224230057/http://www.filmilive.com/malayalam-movie-news/sreedevi-is-my-favourite-says-amala-paul.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
-In 2014, her first release was [[Samuthirakani]]'s ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'', opposite [[Jayam Ravi]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-02/jayam-ravi-amala-paul-13-06-12.html |title=Jayam Ravi and Amala Paul in Nimirndhu Nil |website=behindwoods.com |access-date=13 June 2012 |archive-date=15 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615220302/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-02/jayam-ravi-amala-paul-13-06-12.html |url-status=live}}</ref> which was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'', in which [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] reprised the role of Jayam Ravi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-29/news-interviews/32923340_1_samudrakhani-jayam-ravi-krishna-vamsi |title=Nani-Amala Paul movie is Janda Pai Kapiraju |access-date=29 July 2012 |archive-date=2 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202223038/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-29/news-interviews/32923340_1_samudrakhani-jayam-ravi-krishna-vamsi |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her second release saw her collaborating with [[Dhanush]] in the blockbuster film, [[Velaiilla Pattadhari|''VIP'']]. Amala's performance was well received and also saw her reprising her role in its sequel, [[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2|''VIP 2'']] in 2017 that was a commercial success as well. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Velaiyilla Pattathari box office collection |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/velaiyilla-pattathari/velaiyilla-pattathari-box-office-sep-07.html |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>
+In 2014, her first release was [[Samuthirakani]]'s ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'', opposite [[Jayam Ravi]],{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} which was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'', in which [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] reprised the role of Jayam Ravi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-29/news-interviews/32923340_1_samudrakhani-jayam-ravi-krishna-vamsi |title=Nani-Amala Paul movie is Janda Pai Kapiraju |access-date=29 July 2012 |archive-date=2 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202223038/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-29/news-interviews/32923340_1_samudrakhani-jayam-ravi-krishna-vamsi |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her second release saw her collaborating with [[Dhanush]] in the blockbuster film, [[Velaiilla Pattadhari|''VIP'']]. Amala's performance was well received and also saw her reprising her role in its sequel, [[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2|''VIP 2'']] in 2017 that was a commercial success as well.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}
-With four releases In 2015, two of her movies hit the mark where she starred in the titular role [[Mili (2015 film)|''Mili'']] with [[Nivin Pauly]], a malayalam film that became one of the profitable films of the year. She also co-starred with [[Suriya]] in ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' that was a blockbuster. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-07 |title=Pasanga-2 box office collection |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pasanga-2/pasanga-2-box-office-jan-10.html |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref>
+In 2015, she played the titular role in [[Mili (2015 film)|''Mili'']] with [[Nivin Pauly]]. She also co-starred with [[Suriya]] in ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' .{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}
-saw Amala in different roles, with ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' that was co-produced by Dhanush, an official remake of ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' by [[Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari|Ashwini Iyer]], showcased her acting prowess winning acclaim for her performance. However, in 2017 she starred in her Kannada film opposite [[Sudeepa]] in ''[[Hebbuli]]'' that was a major commercial success marking Amala's debut film collecting 100 crores at the box office.{{cn|date=April 2024}}
+In 2016, she acted in ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' an official remake of ''[[Nil Battey Sannata]]'' by [[Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari|Ashwini Iyer]], and won acclaim for her performance. In 2017 she starred in the Kannada film opposite [[Sudeepa]] in ''[[Hebbuli]]'' which was a commercial success.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}}
-Amala switched back to two Tamil releases in 2018, both which went on to become major commercial successes. ''[[Bhaskar Oru Rascal]]'' saw her playing the role of Anu opposite Arvind Swamy. While in ''[[Ratsasan]]'', she starred alongside [[Vishnu Vishal]] that received critical acclaim, becoming one of the cult thriller movies of Tamil cinema. And in 2019, she starred in Tamil-Telugu bilingual solo release, ''[[Aadai]]'', that received positive reviews. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=2019-07-17 |title=Unapologetic Amala: Actor opens up on 'Aadai', life and more |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/unapologetic-amala-actor-opens-aadai-life-and-more-105602 |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
+Amala switched back to two Tamil films in 2018, both which went on to become commercial successes. ''[[Bhaskar Oru Rascal]]'' saw her playing the role of Anu opposite [[Arvind Swamy]]. While in ''[[Ratsasan]]'', she starred alongside [[Vishnu Vishal]] which received critical acclaim. In 2019, she starred in Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, ''[[Aadai]]'', which met with positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=2019-07-17 |title=Unapologetic Amala: Actor opens up on 'Aadai', life and more |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/unapologetic-amala-actor-opens-aadai-life-and-more-105602 |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
 ===2021–present: Continued success===
-After the Pandemic, Amala starred in a number of OTT projects. In 2021, she appeared in anthology film with ''[[Kutty Story]]'' and ''[[Pitta Kathalu]]''. She next seen in web series, ''[[Kudi Yedamaithe]]'' in Telugu, ''[[Ranjish Hi Sahi]]''  in Hindi and ''[[Victim (web series)|Victim: Who is Next?]]'' in Tamil. The OTT film, ''[[Cadaver (2022 film)|Cadaver]]'' (2022), which is an investigative thriller was released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 12 August. This movie also saw Amala venture into Production.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nirali Kanabar |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cadaver-actor-amala-paul-reveals-she-witnessed-post-mortem-in-real-life-it-shook-my-core-exclusive-1988887-2022-08-17 |title=Cadaver actor Amala Paul reveals she witnessed post-mortem in real life: It shook my core &#124; Exclusive - Movies News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |date=17 August 2022 |accessdate=25 August 2022}}</ref>
+In 2021, she appeared in anthology films ''[[Kutty Story]]'' and ''[[Pitta Kathalu]]''. She was next seen in web series, ''[[Kudi Yedamaithe]]'' in Telugu, ''[[Ranjish Hi Sahi (web series)]]''  in Hindi and ''[[Victim (web series)|Victim: Who is Next?]]'' in Tamil. The OTT film, ''[[Cadaver (2022 film)|Cadaver]]'' (2022), which is an investigative thriller was released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 12 August. The film saw Amala venture into Production.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nirali Kanabar |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/cadaver-actor-amala-paul-reveals-she-witnessed-post-mortem-in-real-life-it-shook-my-core-exclusive-1988887-2022-08-17 |title=Cadaver actor Amala Paul reveals she witnessed post-mortem in real life: It shook my core &#124; Exclusive - Movies News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |date=17 August 2022 |accessdate=25 August 2022}}</ref>
-She was also seen in back to back Malayalam films, [[The Teacher (2022 film)|''The Teacher'']] and [[Christopher (film)|''Christopher'']] which turned out average. In 2023, she made her feature film Hindi debut with a cameo appearance alongside [[Ajay Devgn]] in ''[[Bholaa]].'' <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-01 |title=Amala Paul joins Ajay Devgn's Bholaa |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amala-paul-joins-ajay-devgns-bholaa-8243402/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
+She was also seen in back to back Malayalam films, [[The Teacher (2022 film)|''The Teacher'']] and [[Christopher (film)|''Christopher'']] which turned out be average. In 2023, she did a cameo alongside [[Ajay Devgn]] in ''[[Bholaa]].'' <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-01 |title=Amala Paul joins Ajay Devgn's Bholaa |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amala-paul-joins-ajay-devgns-bholaa-8243402/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
-saw one of Amala's biggest and highest grossing release with the critically acclaimed [[Aadujeevitham (film)|''Aadujeevitham'']]. Starring alongside [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]], the movie saw light after 16 years of development and work which turned out to become one of the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|highest-grossing Malayalam films]] of all time collecting more than 150 crores, also becoming one of the highest grossing Indian movies of 2024. Her performance was highly appreciated by all leading critics and audiences alike. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-28 |title=Aadujeevitham movie review: Prithviraj delivers one of his finest performances in Blessy's stunning survival drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/aadujeevitham-movie-review-blessy-and-prithviraj-craft-a-stunning-survival-drama-9237302/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
+saw one of Amala's highest grossing release with the critically acclaimed [[Aadujeevitham (film)|''Aadujeevitham'']]. Starring alongside [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]], the film turned out to become one of the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films|highest-grossing Malayalam films]] of all time collecting 158.15 crore, also becoming one of the highest grossing Indian film of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-28 |title=Aadujeevitham movie review: Prithviraj delivers one of his finest performances in Blessy's stunning survival drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/aadujeevitham-movie-review-blessy-and-prithviraj-craft-a-stunning-survival-drama-9237302/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
 ==Personal life==
-Amala had changed her on-screen name to Anakha, on director Samy's insistence, who cited that another actress, [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]] had already made her name popular. However, after the failure of her 2011 film ''[[Sindhu Samaveli]]'', she reverted to her birth name, since she felt that the replacement had brought her bad luck.<ref name="pl" /> Her brother Abhijith Paul is also an actor and appeared in minor roles in a few films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/120616/break-from-navy-break-in-films.html|title=Break from navy, break in films|date=11 June 2016|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Thomas}}</ref>
+Amala had changed her on-screen name to Anakha, on director Samy's insistence, who cited that another actress, [[Amala Akkineni]] had already made her name popular. However, after the failure of her 2011 film ''[[Sindhu Samaveli]]'', she reverted to her birth name, since she felt that the replacement had brought her bad luck.<ref name="pl" /> Her brother Abijith Paul is also an actor and appeared in minor roles in a few films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/120616/break-from-navy-break-in-films.html|title=Break from navy, break in films|date=11 June 2016|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Thomas}}</ref>
 As early as 2011, when Amala was working on ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'', she was romantically linked to director [[A. L. Vijay]], but denied that the pair were dating.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-clarifies-on-her-alleged-affair-with-vijay-news-tamil-lj0q46ieehisi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717023826/http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-clarifies-on-her-alleged-affair-with-vijay-news-tamil-lj0q46ieehisi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 July 2014 |title=Amala clarifies on her alleged 'affair' ml|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> On 7 June 2014, she got engaged to Vijay at [[Aluva]] in Kochi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Amala Paul gets engaged to Tamil Film director A L Vijay |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/actress-amala-paul-gets-engaged-to-tamil-film-director-a-l-vijay/ |website=news.biharprabha.com |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |access-date=7 June 2014 |archive-date=9 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609044011/http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/actress-amala-paul-gets-engaged-to-tamil-film-director-a-l-vijay/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The couple got married on 12 June 2014 at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall, [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cochintalkies.com/malayalam-movie-news/wedding-bells-for-amala-paul-and-vijay.html |title=Wedding bells for Amala Paul and Vijay |author=Cochintalkies |work=Cochin Talkies |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=7 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150607142840/http://www.cochintalkies.com/malayalam-movie-news/wedding-bells-for-amala-paul-and-vijay.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cochintalkies.com/malayalam-movie-news/amala-paul-in-big-trouble.html |title=Amala Paul in big trouble!! |author=Cochintalkies |work=Cochin Talkies |access-date=21 June 2015 |archive-date=7 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150607055639/http://www.cochintalkies.com/malayalam-movie-news/amala-paul-in-big-trouble.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, Amala and Vijay filed for a divorce due to disagreement between her and her in-laws on continuing her acting career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amala Paul-Vijay divorce: Husband opens up on rumors |work=ManoramaOnline |date=27 July 2016 |access-date=13 August 2016 |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/amala-paul-al-vijay-divorce-the-real-reason-revealed.html |archive-date=12 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812210558/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/amala-paul-al-vijay-divorce-the-real-reason-revealed.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Amala Paul's in-laws' disapproval of her continuing career reason for split from AL Vijay? |work=The New Indian Express |date=27 July 2016 |access-date=13 August 2016 |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Amala-Pauls-in-laws-disapproval-of-her-continuing-career-reason-for-split-from-AL-Vijay/2016/07/27/article3549866.ece |archive-date=17 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817002142/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Amala-Pauls-in-laws-disapproval-of-her-continuing-career-reason-for-split-from-AL-Vijay/2016/07/27/article3549866.ece |url-status=dead}}</ref> They divorced in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/amala-paul-opens-up-on-her-divorce-with-director-vijay-defends-dhanush/articleshow/74170804.cms |title=Amala Paul opens up on her divorce with director Vijay, defends Dhanush |date=17 February 2020 |website=Times of India}}</ref>
 She married entrepreneur Jagat Desai in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1182859&u=actress-amala-paul-marries-again-wedding-pictures-going-viral-on-social-media-1182859#:~:text=South%20Indian%20star%20Amala%20Paul,Desai%2C%20an%20entrepreneur%20and%20consultant. |title=Actress Amala Paul ties the knot with Jagat Desai; wedding pictures going viral on social media |date=5 November 2023}}</ref> They have a son named Ilai born on 11 June 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/amala-paul-and-jagat-desai-welcome-baby-boy-ilai-9399105/ |title=Amala Paul and Jagat Desai welcome baby boy Ilai |date=18 June 2024}}</ref>
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 ==Media image==
-Amala is considered among the highest-paid Malayalam actresses.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}} She was named the [[The Times of India|Kochi Times Most Desirable Women]] in 2013 and was placed 3rd in the list, in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kochi Times Most Desirable Woman 2013: Amala Paul |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochi-times-most-desirable-woman-2013-amala-paul/articleshow/36953922.cms |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kochi Times 15 Most Desirable Woman 2014 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochi-times-15-most-desirable-women-in-2014/articleshow/46944844.cms |access-date=25 September 2015 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Her performance in ''Aadai'', is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade |url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 December 2019 |access-date=14 November 2020 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref>
+Amala is considered among the highest-paid Malayalam actresses.<ref>{{Cite news |title=M-town’s highest paid actresses |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/m-towns-highest-paid-actresses/photostory/48466762.cms?picid=48466788 |date=29 August 2018 |access-date=25 September 2021 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Amala was named the [[The Times of India|Kochi Times Most Desirable Women]] in 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kochi Times Most Desirable Woman 2013: Amala Paul |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochi-times-most-desirable-woman-2013-amala-paul/articleshow/36953922.cms |access-date=23 September 2014 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> and was placed 3rd in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kochi Times 15 Most Desirable Woman 2014 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kochi-times-15-most-desirable-women-in-2014/articleshow/46944844.cms |access-date=25 September 2015 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Her performance in ''Aadai'' is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade |url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 December 2019 |access-date=14 November 2020 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref>
 ==Filmography==
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 | ''[[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi|Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi /]]'' ''[[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi|Love Failure]]''  ||| Parvathi || Tamil/Telugu |||[[Multiple-language version|Bilingual Film]] in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] & [[Telugu language|Telugu]]||
 |-
-| ''[[Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal]]'' || Charulatha (Charu / Latha) || Tamil || ||
+| ''[[Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal]]'' || Charulatha "Charu/Latha" || Tamil || ||
 |-
 | ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]'' || Young lady || rowspan="2" | Malayalam || ||
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 | ''[[Iyobinte Pusthakam]]'' || Dancer || rowspan="2" |Malayalam || Cameo appearance ||
 |-
-| rowspan="4" | 2015 || ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'' || Milli || ||
+| rowspan="4" | 2015 || ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'' || Milli Nair || ||
 |-
 | ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Indumathi || Telugu || ||
 |-
-| ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]'' || Anjali Menon (Lailaa) || Malayalam || ||
+| ''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]'' || Anjali "Lailaa" Menon || Malayalam || ||
 |-
 | ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' || Venba Thamizh Nadan|| Tamil || ||
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 | rowspan="3" | 2016 ||  ''[[2 Penkuttikal]]'' || Aswathy || Malayalam || ||
 |-
-| ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' || Shanti Gopal || Tamil || ||<ref>{{cite web |title=I modelled my role in 'Amma Kanakku' on my mother" : Amala Paul |date=26 June 2016 |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/amala-paul-about-amma-kanakku-and-vijay-tamil-news-161912 |access-date=26 June 2016}}</ref>
+| ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' || Shanti Gopal || Tamil || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2017/09/28/udaharanam-sujatha-manju-warrier-malayalam-movie-review.html|title = Home}}</ref>
 |-
 | ''[[Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum]]'' || Jia || Malayalam || ||
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 |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Amala Paul to play Sulekha in Mammootty's 'Christopher' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/amala-paul-to-play-sulekha-in-mammoottys-christopher/articleshow/95800305.cms |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=The Times of India |date=27 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
 |-
-|''[[Bholaa (2023 film)|Bholaa]]''
+|''[[Bholaa]]''
 |Dr. Swara
 |[[Hindi]]
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 |<ref>{{cite web |date=9 December 2022|title=Amala Paul starts shooting for Ajay Devgn's Bholaa in Varanasi|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/amala-paul-starts-shooting-ajay-devgns-bholaa-varanasi/|access-date=10 November 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref>
 |-
-|Rowspan=3|2024
+|rowspan=2|2024
-|''[[Aadujeevitham (film)|Aadujeevitham]]''
+|''[[The Goat Life]]''
-|Sainu
+|Sainu Najeeb
 |rowspan="3"|Malayalam
 |
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 |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-18 |title=It's a wrap for Jeethu Joseph's film with Asif Ali and Amala Paul |url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/18/its-a-wrap-for-asif-ali-amala-paul-film-42458.amp |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
 |-
+|2025
 |{{Pending film|Dvija}}
-|{{TBA}}
+|{{TableTBA}}
 |Filming
 |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-17 |title=First look poster of Amala Paul and Neeraj Madhav starrer 'Dvija' out |url=https://telanganatoday.com/first-look-poster-of-amala-paul-and-neeraj-madhav-starrer-dvija-out |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}</ref>
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 | ''Raju Vootla Party''
 | Herself
-| Tamil
+| rowspan="2" | Tamil
 | Promote ''Cadaver''
-|<ref>https://www.hotstar.com/in/shows/raju-vootla-party/1260108155/amala-paul-joins-the-party/1100077331/watch?irclickid=</ref>
+|<ref>https://www.hotstar.com/in/shows/raju-vootla-party/1260108155/amala-paul-joins-the-party/1100077331/watch?irclickid= {{Dead link|date=November 2024|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
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 | ''[[Victim (TV series)|Victim: Who is Next?]]''
 | Anjana
-| Tamil
 | Episode: "Confession"
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-* [https://stylehyme.com/actress-amala-paul-married-to-jagat-desai-see-photos/ Actress Amala Paul Married To Jagat Desai]
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v t e Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
1967–1980	K. R. Vijaya (1967) Padmini (1968) Sowcar Janaki (1969) K. R. Vijaya (1970) — (1971) — (1972) — (1973) — (1974) — (1975) — (1976) Latha (1977) Lakshmi (1978) Saritha (1979) Suhasini (1980)
1981–2000	Sridevi (1981) Saritha (1982) — (1983) — (1984) — (1985) — (1986) — (1987) Saritha (1988) Radhika (1989) Revathy (1990) Khushbu Sundar (1991) Sukanya (1992) Meena (1993) Rajashree (1994) Khushbu Sundar (1995) Shruti (1996) Meena & Devayani (1997) Roja (1998) Simran (1999) Devayani (2000)
2001–present	Sneha (2001) Meena (2002) Laila (2003) Jyothika (2004) Jyothika (2005) Priyamani (2006) Jyothika (2007) Sneha (2008) Padmapriya Janakiraman (2009) Amala Paul (2010) Ineya Lakshmi Menon (2012) Nayanthara (2013) Aishwarya Rajesh (2014)

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