Maya is an Indian actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. After making her film debut with AR Murugadoss's production Maan Karate (2014) in a supporting role and she has since moved on to play leading roles.
Career
Preethi Shankar attended SRM Dental College and became qualified as a dentist before venturing into films. She made her acting debut by playing a supporting role in Maan Karate (2014) as one of the five software professionals who befriend Sivakarthikeyan's character.[1] Preethi then adopted the stage name of Maya when starring in her first leading role, through the horror film Darling 2. Portraying a Muslim girl seeking revenge, the film garnered mixed reviews upon release.[2] Maya then went on to work in the romantic comedy film, Unnodu Ka opposite Aari, after the director was impressed with her stills from Darling 2.[3]
Filmography
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anba Azhaga | Anjana | |
| 2014 | Maan Karate | Vaishnavi | |
| 2016 | Darling 2 | Ayesha | |
| Unnodu Ka | Abhirami | ||
| Metro | Swetha | ||
| 2023 | Premadesam | Maya | Telugu film |
References
- ^ "'Darling' Dentist Has 1 More Film". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Menon, Vishal (2 April 2016). "Darling-II: Estate of despair". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Subhakeerthana, S. (24 March 2016). "No glamour for Maya". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
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