Krishna Praba is an Indian actress, television presenter, and classical dancer who predominantly appears in Malayalam films. She made her debut as a lead actress in the film Madampi (2008), directed by B. Unnikrishnan. She played the character Mollykutty in Life of Josutty (2015), directed by Jeethu Joseph.
Early life Krishna Praba was born to the late C. R. Prabhakaran Nair, a former mechanical engineer at Kalamassery HMT and Sheela Prabhakaran Nair. She completed her primary education from St. Joseph's School, Kalamassery and obtained her Higher Secondary Education in humanities from Sacred Heart College, Thevara. Her early influences included Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Drama and Margamkali. She received a Diploma in Bharatanatyam from the Alliance University in Bangalore. Praba was trained in classical dance under the mentorship of Kalamandalam Sugandhi, her first dance teacher, from the age of three."Kalamandalam Suganthi about redefining mohiniyattam" . The Hindu
Career Praba made her debut in B. Unnikrishnan’s Madampi in 2008. She grew a stature in the Malayalam film industry by playing different characters in a series of films, most notably in Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla (2013) and Life of Josutty (2015)."Krishna Praba compared to sukumari" . The Times of India In 2017, Praba joined a number of award-winning students to enact Radha Madhavam, a dance drama directed by actress Gayathri."Radha Madhavam enacted by Krishna Praba" . Deccan Chronicle
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2005 Boyy Friennd College student 2008 Parthan Kanda Paralokam Village girl Madampi Bhavani 2009Utharaswayamvaram Vimala Raamanam Neeli Oru Black and White Kudumbam Suma My Big Father Ancy's friendGulumaal: The Escape Air Hostess PassengerReceptionistSwantham Lekhakan BrideColoursRahul's sisterThirunakkara Perumal Nun Dr. Patient Nurse 2010PramaniOffice staff Best of Luck JameelaJanakanNurse RajiKadaksham Kallambalam Sumarani KaaryasthanHerself2011Orma Mathram Sudhamani August 15ThiefTeja Bhai & Family Drama Family Member2012Ee Adutha Kaalathu Bindhu Naughty ProfessorStudentTrivandrum Lodge Roslin Kaashh ServantKarmayodhaRenaKalikaalamMaid20133G Third Generation MenakaPolice Maaman Shankunni's sister Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Kumari Left Right LeftSerial actressHotel California Soosie Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty Deepa Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal Manjusha Oru Indian Pranayakadha Sudha Vedivazhipadu Sajitha 2014Salaam Kashmier Mrs. ChandranPolytechnic SarithaGarbhasreeman Vimala Prabhakaran 2015She Taxi Sradha Love 24x7 Nimisha Life of Josutty Mollykutty 2016Ithu Thaanda Police CPO Annamma George Kolumittayi Molly 2017Fukri Clara Honey Bee 2: Celebrations Ancy Honey Bee 2.5HerselfTheeram Itha Melle Betty 2018Kallai FMJameela 2019Allu Ramendran CPO RaniMask Mrs. Najeeb 2020 Varky Dr. Perly 2021 Drishyam 2 Mary Jose 2022 Nishabdham Lakshmi Makal Dance Teacher Bheethi Ela Veezha Poonchira Bus Traveller King Fish Krishna Ulkkazcha Deepa My Name is Azhakan Rekha 2023 Live Pulimada CPO Anasuya Neru Doctor 2025 Thudarum Seema 2026 Dridam CPO Remya Surendran Drishyam 3 Mary Jose Unmadham
Television serials Year Show Channel Ref.2005Mukesh Kathakal Kairali TV Nanmayude Nakshathrangal 2008 Twenty Twenty One Asianet2009 Kanal Kireedam Enkilum Ente Gopalakrishna 2010Sree Mahabhagavatham Devi Mahatmyam Alaudinte Albuthavilakku2011Aakashadoothu Surya TV 2014Snehaveedu 2019Suharayum Suhasiniyum Asianet 2020Life is Beautiful (Season 2) 2021-2024Kaliveedu Surya TV 2023BhavanaCameo appearance 2024Meenu's KitchenMazhavil Manorama
Other shows Comedy Show - Asianet, Anchor Tharotsavam (Reality Show) - Kairali TV, Participant Shubharathri (Talk show) - Jeevan TV, Anchor Chill.bowl (cookery show) - Asianet, Anchor Onaruchi (cookery show) - Kerala Vision, Presenter Smart Show (Game Show) - Flowers TV, Participant Don't Do Don't Do (Game Show) - Asianet Plus, Participant Fast Track - Manorama News, Presenter Ente Thamasha - Janam TV, Presenter Laitham 50 - Mazhavil Manorama, Dancer Thamasha Bazaar (comedy talk show) - Zee Keralam, Honey Onam Bumper - Zee Keralam, Anchor PCyodoppam Personalayi - Amrita TV, Host Immini Baliya Naavu - Surya TV, Presenter Komady Circurs - Mazhavil Manorama, Special Judge Funs Upon a time - Amrita TV, Special Judge Parayam Nedam - Amrita TV, Participant
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