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Born on March 31, 1989 in Chennai, Chennai district, India, Janani Iyer is an actor and model. As of 2026, Janani Iyer is 37 years old. Schooling on record includes Saveetha Engineering College.
My Take
Janani strikes me as a genuine talent of South Indian cinema rather than a passing face. Working across both Tamil and Malayalam films, she earned notice in Avan Ivan (2011) and followed it with well-regarded work in Thegidi and 7th Day. Being embraced across more than one language industry is no small feat in India, where regional film cultures are distinct and demanding. Her strong run on Bigg Boss 2 in 2018 hints she connects with audiences as a personality too, not only through performance. I value actors with substance over flash, and I would happily follow her next roles.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Janani Iyer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャーナニ
- Reading
- じゃーなに
- Born
- March 31, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- actor / model
2. Background
- University
- Saveetha Engineering College
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janani%20(actress)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140648
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Janani Iyer born?
Born March 31, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Janani Iyer from?
Janani Iyer is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Janani Iyer do?
Janani Iyer works as actor, model.
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