She studied engineering in Bangalore but left for movies. Now, Dhanush's co-actress gets a solo lead role after 7 years. Who is Priyanka Mohan?

Actress Priyanka Arul Mohan is currently making waves after her latest solo female lead film Made in Korea began streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Ra. Karthik, the film was released on Thursday (March 12). Following the release, many viewers have become curious about Priyanka Mohan’s journey in cinema, especially since she has already worked with several well-known actors such as Sivakarthikeyan, Nani and Pawan Kalyan.

From engineering student to actress

Born in 1995, Priyanka grew up with a strong academic background. She studied Biological Engineering at PES University in Bengaluru. At the time, acting was not her main career plan. However, during her college years, she began experimenting with theatre and participated in a few stage plays.



In an earlier interview with The Hindu, Priyanka recalled that she explored theatre simply to see if it could become an alternative career option. She explained that while she was studying in Bengaluru, she took part in a few plays and her parents were supportive of her interest in performing.

Her family background also played a role in shaping her identity. Priyanka’s mother is a Kannadiga and her father is Tamil, which helped her grow up speaking both Kannada and Tamil. Over time, she also started learning Telugu as she noticed similarities between the languages.

A chance photoshoot that changed her career

Interestingly, Priyanka’s entry into films happened unexpectedly. A casual photoshoot caught the attention of producers at Mythri Movie Makers. This opportunity eventually opened the doors to the film industry for her.

She made her acting debut in 2019 with the Kannada film Ondh Kathe Hella. The same year proved to be significant for her career, as she went on to star alongside Nani in the Telugu film Gang Leader, which helped her gain wider recognition among audiences.

Priyanka soon expanded her career into Tamil cinema as well. In 2021, she made her Tamil debut with Doctor, starring Sivakarthikeyan. The film performed well and increased her popularity. Following this success, she continued to appear in projects alongside leading actors such as Dhanush, Suriya, Pawan Kalyan and more. Like many actors, her career saw both successes and challenges at the box office, but she steadily built a strong presence across different South Indian film industries.

A major step with Netflix's Made in Korea

Now, nearly seven years after making her debut, Priyanka has taken a huge step in her career by leading a film on her own. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress shared that she had received several scripts earlier but wanted to wait for something unique.

She admitted that she initially had doubts about whether audiences would accept her in a film built entirely around her character. However, when the script of Made in Korea came her way, she felt it was an opportunity she could not turn down.

Priyanka explained that many women in the industry often get one film that can transform their career path. For her, Made in Korea feels like that important moment. She also said the experience of working on the project allowed her to learn a lot and explore new aspects of acting.

With the film now streaming on Netflix and gaining attention from audiences, Priyanka Arul Mohan may be entering a new phase in her career, one where she takes centre stage as a solo lead actor. Stay tuned!