Prayaga Martin

Prayaga Martin
Prayaga Rose Martin is an Indian film actress from Kerala, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. She debuted in a minor role in Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded in 2009. She rose to prominence after the Tamil film Pisaasu, which garnered her recognition.[1]
Early life
Prayaga was born Prayaga Rose Martin to Martin Peter and Jiji Martin. She did her schooling from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara and completed her bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communication studies at St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam.[1] She is a trained classical dancer. Before foraying into films she appeared as the model for M 4 Marry.com , T.T. Devassy Jewellery and Dhatri hair oil.
Career
Prayaga's debuted in Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded in 2009 as a child actor when she was in seventh grade. After appearing in the cover of Vanitha, she was called by director Mysskin for her first lead role Pisaasu (2014).[2] She signed a film titled Cartoon opposite Fahadh Faasil, but did not materialized. In 2016, she signed three Malayalam films.[1] Prayaga's role as Parvathy in Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya opposite Unni Mukundan got appreciation. Later in 2016, she replaced Madonna Sebastian in Siddhique 's Fukri. In late 2016, she played the female lead opposite Dileep in the political thriller Ramaleela, and also starred in P. T. Kunjumohammed's Vishwasapoorvam Mansoor.[3]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Co-Star | Notes |
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2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Azar's sister | Mohanlal | Child artist |
2012 | Ustad Hotel | Shahana's sister | Dulquer Salmaan | Cameo appearance |
2014 | Pisaasu | Bhavani | Naga | Tamil/TeluguBilingual film |
2016 | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Parvathy | Unni Mukundan | |
Pa Va | Mary | Anoop Menon | ||
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Ann Maria | Vishnu Unnikrishnan | ||
Ore Mukham | Bhama | Dhyan Sreenivasan | ||
2017 | Fukri | Nafsi | Jayasurya | |
Viswasapoorvam Mansoor | Mumtaz | Roshan Mathew | ||
Pokkiri Simon | Deepa | Sunny Wayne | ||
Ramaleela | Helena | Dileep | ||
2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | College student | Jayaram | Cameo Appearance in a song |
Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Sruthi | Bibin George | ||
2019 | Brother's Day | Ruby | Prithviraj Sukumaran | |
Ulta | Paaru | Gokul Suresh | Post production | |
Geetha | Geetha | Ganesh | Post Production, Kannada film |
- Television
2017 – Midukki (Mazhavil Manorama) as Judge
2019 – Empower Women (YouTube) as Herself
Awards and nominations
Year | Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
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2015 | 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Female Débutante – Tamil | Pisasu | Nominated |
2017 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Pair | Ore Mugham | Nominated |
2017 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best New Face Female | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Won |
2017 | 4th South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Female Débutante – Malayalam | Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya | Nominated |
2017 | Jaycey Foundation | Special Jury | Pa Va | Won |
2017 | Yuva Awards | Promising star | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Nominated |
2017 | Yuva Awards | Outstanding talent | Fukri | Nominated |
2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Pair | Pokkiri Simon | Nominated |
2018 | Most Popular Actress | Ramaleela | Won |